tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290470013027119322.post3925771442285119035..comments2023-09-25T05:42:19.236-04:00Comments on Nuncketest: The Illuminated AlphabetJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072444717957864494noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290470013027119322.post-83294614097957865302010-03-31T17:24:12.860-04:002010-03-31T17:24:12.860-04:00Thanks for the book recommendation, Gretchen. It&#...Thanks for the book recommendation, Gretchen. It's on its way along with a copy of <i>The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin</i> by Bernard Meehan. <br /><br />I must check out all the different golds. Also wondering what would happen if I tried to mix in a bit of yellow watercolor. Experiments to come! I need gouache colors and more brushes. I guess it's already time for another dickblick order. :-)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072444717957864494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290470013027119322.post-60760010039448763972010-03-31T17:19:32.396-04:002010-03-31T17:19:32.396-04:00Thanks, Joyce, I've been itching to get back t...Thanks, Joyce, I've been itching to get back to my letter--it's green and red tonight. I need smaller brushes. And more gouache. And, and... Too bad work gets in the way. ;-)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072444717957864494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290470013027119322.post-15587809438059751572010-03-31T10:58:35.159-04:002010-03-31T10:58:35.159-04:00I am honored!
Here's yet another title that yo...I am honored!<br />Here's yet another title that you might check out if you have a chance. I believe it is still in print, and has been a wonderful resource over the years:<br />"Celtic Art- The Methods of Construction" by George Bain. Your wallet will be grateful to learn that it is a Dover publication and available for less than $10 on Amazon ( I've had my copy for so long that the original price was $5!)<br />Also, experiment with different manufacturer's gold/gouache. They all have different characteristics. Some are more yellowy gold, some are browner. Sheen/sparkle varies as well. I keep several on hand. Right now I am addicted to the entire line of M. Graham gouache. Schmincke's gold watercolor ( not gouache) seems to be popular with calligraphers too, but I have not tried it.<br />~gretchengretchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290470013027119322.post-80991437348829970682010-03-31T09:16:46.366-04:002010-03-31T09:16:46.366-04:00So compelling! Nice job on that Celtic letter. I&...So compelling! Nice job on that Celtic letter. I'm taking a class on Versals soon and am waiting for my supplies to arrive, will be fun to watch you and also get pulled into this myself. Better than plants, I love the written word. This could be dangerous. - JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com