From the drawing board ...




... a commission!

I took some time to read up on this poem and enjoyed the research. It helped me tremendously with the presentation. 
The work is for a very special client and he will have the choice.





 


Not ground-breaking stuff but safe, strong layouts nevertheless!


... with desert sands ...




I wonder which one he will choose.











Comments

Unknown said…
Gemma...your lettering (on both) is absolutely beautiful...but I must say that the second work of art wins my vote! Job well done!
March 26, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Gemma Black said…
Thank you Linda, how kind of you to say. I have now shown then client the works and they have chosen the white on tan piece ... good! I am with you, I like the coloured sands piece. x g
March 26, 2014 at 8:31 AM
kate adderley said…
Well Gemma another two absolutely beautiful pieces, you are so inspiring, l love looking at your work, l love the coloured sands piece, l wish we got to learn how to do this sort of stuff in class, thanks for sharing..........kate
March 26, 2014 at 9:44 PM
Fiona Dempster said…
They're both gorgeous and I'm with you and the others re preferring the last piece; but so good they are happy with the one they chose!
March 27, 2014 at 6:15 PM
Ferdinandus, d.s. said…
My deepest admiration. Lovely work, as usual for you.
April 1, 2014 at 2:47 AM
Gemma Black said…
Hello Kate, Fiona and Ferdinand,

Thanks for your comments. Ferdinand, you are too kind.

Kate, I am thinking if you see a technique you would like to do ... just have a go. Class studies are important and there are teaching methods leading to certain outcomes. In class you can't do everything but ... I feel if you are keen on a certain presentation you see, research it, explore and experiment, that is the real way you will learn. After all, no harm can be done - only progress. :-)

Thanks Fi for the kind words. Sometimes I think we lose sight of the "out there" and more experimental kind of calligraphic work we do without thinking the client may actually like something just a little more traditional.

x g
April 1, 2014 at 8:45 AM
Unknown said…
It's a wonderful work!
May 1, 2014 at 7:53 AM
Gemma Black said…
Thank you Angela. Sorry I haven't seen this until now. x g
May 7, 2014 at 4:33 PM
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