Illuminated Letters

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Recently in my attempts to get myself to do art post-graduation I have been working on an Illuminted Letters Alphabet. Originally I was just going to make one 'A' but then I got caught up in it, so now I'm moving on to the whole alphabet. Each letter is inspired by an obscure or unusual word. A was before I really had any idea of a theme. I guess in retrospect A is for Aviary. I then experimented with some color, scanning in old test strips of watercolor samples. Still not quite sure if I…

Learn how to draw illuminated letters with this step by step tutorial for beginners. Sue will guide you through her entire process step by step.

As popular as illuminated manuscript alphabet art, the first use was in the 6th century, but it became popular in the 15th century in Europe. In that year, the illuminated alphabet was used for glorifying the era of literacy, devotion in spiritual, and a mere cultural use.

The first morning of June is bright and beautiful and offers the promise of extended warmth and growth. I have been in the garden every morning to tend to the weeds, water the seedlings and feed the birds. I have been watching baby robins bounce around the yard and take time in the bird bath. I have stepped back even as small bunnies manage to eat a whole pansy plant in what seems like seconds. The garden is ever changing, evolving, growing and causing me to pause in wonder. When I finally…

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This illuminated letter should take a ton of time to make! However, with the use of a light box and a PDF, you'll find that this project isn't hard at all.

Recently in my attempts to get myself to do art post-graduation I have been working on an Illuminted Letters Alphabet. Originally I was just going to make one 'A' but then I got caught up in it, so now I'm moving on to the whole alphabet. Each letter is inspired by an obscure or unusual word. A was before I really had any idea of a theme. I guess in retrospect A is for Aviary. I then experimented with some color, scanning in old test strips of watercolor samples. Still not quite sure if I…

Graphic Design,Illustration,Calligraphy