I was looking through magazines the other day and ran across an old copy of "Somerset Digital Studio"Autumn 2014. I remember keeping it because it had a free download of handwritten vintage text which I really liked. Sometimes I like adding text to my photos which got me to thinking how much I love running across a note, recipe, or card from my mom and seeing her handwriting. That got me to thinking what would happen if I used my mom's text to add to my photos, then I could see her handwriting all the time and enjoy it and preserve it. So I got out a few of her cards and photographed a few of her most recent sentiments. I scanned the text and cleaned it up in Photoshop using brightness and contrast and made brushes out of it and added the sentiments to a few photographs. After completing my photos I looked up the author of this article in Somerset and discovered I follow her on IG - small world!
Jul 24, 2016
Preserving the past
I was looking through magazines the other day and ran across an old copy of "Somerset Digital Studio"Autumn 2014. I remember keeping it because it had a free download of handwritten vintage text which I really liked. Sometimes I like adding text to my photos which got me to thinking how much I love running across a note, recipe, or card from my mom and seeing her handwriting. That got me to thinking what would happen if I used my mom's text to add to my photos, then I could see her handwriting all the time and enjoy it and preserve it. So I got out a few of her cards and photographed a few of her most recent sentiments. I scanned the text and cleaned it up in Photoshop using brightness and contrast and made brushes out of it and added the sentiments to a few photographs. After completing my photos I looked up the author of this article in Somerset and discovered I follow her on IG - small world!
Jun 15, 2016
Waiting for Poppies
I've been trying record a video of a poppy opening. I was very close to capturing one. I saw a pod cracked open and ran to get my camera a tripod came back and it was all open and beautiful. Until next time.
Mar 30, 2016
Feb 27, 2016
Jan 10, 2016
Calligraphy wrapping paper
On my previous post I mentioned I was practicing calligraphy, this is my first attempt at adding it to wrapping paper. I used a kraft type wrapping paper and practiced on a small piece first to determine if my ink would run. When I saw that it actually worked pretty good and didn't bleed, I measured out a larger sheet and with a pencil and ruler drew out diagonal lines to use as guides. After completing all the inking I erased the guide lines. I used a Nikko G nib and a General pen holder with Higgins Eternal ink. It was a little intimidating and I had to focus on just writing out the word I couldn't think about almost getting to the end and misspelling love or messing up! A really fun way to practice words and get a personalized wrapping paper. You can choose any word, or name, or occasion the possibilities are endless.
Jan 1, 2016
Hello 2016
I've always loved to practice handwriting and cursive. As a kid I would practice and doodle letters for hours so I am finally making time to learn modern calligraphy. I am so grateful to all the talented calligraphers that are willing to teach their craft and help others learn. While on IG the other day I found The Postman's Knock this is one of her alphabets that I have been practicing so my goal is to create my own alphabet and incorporate it into my flower photography. If you have an interest you have always wanted to pursue it's a great time to begin.
Aug 27, 2015
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