Write. Watercolor. Repeat.
Posted by MollyMargaret on Mar 11 2013, in Calligraphy, Projects
I’ve been a fan of watercolors since I can remember. I love the way a bold color can look soft or tough depending on the method you use. The variety and contrast you can create is so much fun to play with. And while I’ve been a fan, I can’t say I’ve understood exactly how it’s done. I took a class last year with the very talented calligrapher Rosemary Buczek on monochromatic painting. It was such an eye opener. However, since then I’ve only played around once or twice with watercolors (ps. this set is awesome!). So this weekend I decided to get messy with paint and see what happened. I’m pretty pleased with how things came together. If you saw my previous post with the Dr Seuss calligraphy watercolor print you can now purchase that piece in my new Etsy Store! And below you’ll find a piece from this weekend. I’m working a three canvas project for a close friend using this quote and other “sea” themed quotes (Have any suggestions for other quotes about the sea? Leave me a comment below!). I’ve become quite fond of it. Enjoy!
xoxo, Molly Margaret
Molly Margaret is calligrapher who specializes in custom work via her online shop, Esque Script Calligraphy. When she’s not out hunting down vintage postage stamps, she’s holed up in her Nashville, Tennessee studio creating custom artwork, wedding invitations, envelope addressing, signage and more. Molly’s favorite thing about calligraphy is finding creative new ways to add the personal touch of hand lettering to every special occasion.
Mary-Beth
So cool Molly! One of my favorite quotes lately has been…”A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships are built.” And another good one is…”The cure for anything is salt water- sweat, tears, or the sea.” -Isak Dinesen. Love seeing your calligraphy work! Hope I can learn some of those skills from you soon!:)
judi
very ethereal, Molly…..I like it.
Kristine Neeley
YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME.