GEMMA BLACK : ARTIST / CALLIGRAPHER

  Amy Black, The Hon Prime Minister Julia Gillard & me Parliament House, Canberra Thursday 21, March 2013 The day of the National Apology for Forced Adoption It was an honour and a pleasure to meet with this remarkable woman.

  Some images of the recently created National Apology for Forced Adoption delivered at Parliament House today March 21, 2013 A moving, emotional and yet satisfying event to be a part of. These are my snaps only, hopefully there will be some professional images soon. It was a great pleasure and an honour to meet privately with the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard this morning to speak with her in regards to this apology. I must say it has been a rather surreal day, one which will stay with me for many many years to come.  

A little gold tooling today on this and one other Life Member certificate.  There is something really attracting about real gold leaf tooled.

Is there anything sweeter than time spent with letters ...

I have taken my Study in Capsicum a little further but as yet it is unfinished. I am however, quite happy with the visual image the palette is throwing at me.  Acrylics on Glass (my palette) Acrylics on Canvas Side by side they could almost be two paintings. And what do pen sketches and painting have to do with calligraphy? ... a great deal! Any type of drawing is invaluable to calligraphic studies. If you are starting out in calligraphy I would make a habit of drawing every day ... just some little thing ... do this just for yourself. Take drawing classes parallel with your calligraphy classes. You will be all the better for it.  Enjoy and learn.