Good morning!
I've contemplated creating a blog for some time now, but wanted everything well-thought-out before starting. That kind of thinking as only delayed this, since I'm always busy at something - family, art, life.
So here it goes - I'll start with some practice sheets that I've been working on (actually having fun with)!
I am going to use Gothicized Italic in some projects I have in my head, but knew I needed to refine it first.
I find that I like to have a theme to my practice - it allows me to concentrate on the lettering and not have to think about what word is coming next. Sometimes, the "theme" is simply a stream of (un)conscious thought. (I have to be careful when I publish those!)
When practicing, I also find it is helpful to play music that loosens me up, relaxes away any tension, and allows me to really enjoy the process of making letters. You may find me listening to anything from Clapton to ACDC, Prince to Jeff Lorber...
The party has started...
