Obsessed with the lettering and typography on these fire insurance maps from the late 19th/20th centuries.

I've been working on a massive document. Cannot fit on my largest table. It is on Arches watercolor paper from a roll 50" wide. But, it is not the Arches WC we know when we buy sheets. Black Gouache and Higgins Eternal, both with gum Arabic added. Next challenge— shipping

Fun-dational#1 A fun calligraphic, minuscule alphabet. Written on my clipboard notes. #instagram #archespaper #calligraphypractice #lettering #moderncalligraphy #calligraphy #artisticexpression #handwriting #typographylovers #workshop #handlettering #graphicdesign

Prompts I give is "Two Lines Interacting." That has been a part of my workshop teaching for about 15 years. I usually start with Capitals; however, in this class, I decided to work with minuscules, which I found to be more challenging. #lettering #handlettering #workshop

What's the best month for a brush workshop, I wonder? At present, we are in "brain freeze" from the cold…hard to remember the warmer days of last summer. #letteringart #creativeteaching #calligraphypractice #workshop #calligraphy #lettering #brushlettering #typographylovers

Pointed pen, white gouache on black paper. I may run this class again.

Calligraphy classes online and live announced soon.

I’m excited to announce my first online class of 2025: Roman Minuscules & Beyond. 🗓 Dates: Five Saturdays – March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5�⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EDT (90-minute Zoom sessions)�📺 Recordings: Available for three months bit.ly/foundationJS

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Sparse calligraphy is part of my ongoing Roman Minuscules class. It consists of a page combining text, title, and attribution. Written on Zerkall paper with ground stick ink, gouache, and a tiny bit of 23k gold. #onlineclasses #typographyart #gouache #archespaper #Calligraphy

bit.ly/calligraphileW… : May 24, 31, and June 7th. NEW CLASS: Registration is open now. This three-part online class will cover the pointed pen, pressure, and release technique for making beautiful Roman Capitals and Roman minuscule. #calligraphypractice #designcommunity

Minuscules & Capitals with Pointed Pen. Enrollment is open for this class.Dates & Time: Three Saturdays starting at 2 pm EDT (1.5 hours Zoom live, recorded for later viewing up to 2 months). Starting: May 24, 31, and June 7. | bit.ly/calligraphile

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My Pointed pen U/lc calligraphy class will begin in about two and a half weeks. Let's get our pens, paper, and inks ready. I look forward to getting started. "Write we must, so enjoy writing."—Irene Wellington #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #typography #calligraphypractice

Just two weeks to go, my friends! I'm diving into my nib collection, and today I'm testing out some incredible vintage gems gifted by my generous calligraphy pals over the years. A huge thank you to all who've shared these treasures with me. #calligraphy #handlettering #workshop

Calligraphy of Shakespeare Sonnet: First, an experimental pairing of two variations based on Italic (from my workshop), followed by two more traditional versions. ---- #typographydesign #penmanship #calligraphyclass #italic #inpersonclass #calligraphymasters #writingworkshop

I think showing parts of calligraphic artworks may be informative or even interesting. #calligraphy #lettering #writingart

Birthday tribute ( I lettered), but my client composed the text. I haven't pulled this style out in a long time. Note: Edward Johnston wrote a half-Uncial as his "straight pen hand" but later adopted a more slanted "Foundational" (see Writing, Illuminating, & Lettering).

Please join us! I will be teaching an in-person, live workshop from September 7-12, 2025, in a beautiful, mountain setting in NC. C calligraphycentre.com/retreats

Back in the day…1988 Some of my calligraphy design are hung at the New York Public Library. #workingcalligrapher #letteringdesign