Ink Flourishes

I just turned 50. I was greeted with a bouquet of pink flowers from a dear friend to celebrate my day. It feels like such a milestone and...

Although it is still officially winter, my winter vacation is now over and I return to my full travel schedule beginning next weeked. I ki...

Feeling reflective on Valentine's Day. I love my family, love my friends, love my country, and I love my work! I don' t think I cou...

The studio needs a good clean up at the end of every day. But days get rushed and I often "misfile" a lot of my work in the intere...

Today is National Handwriting Day. Each year I see it get a little more recognition as more and more practitioners of the calligraphic arts...

This past holiday season, I was overwhelmed with so many cards coming from all over the world. I wrote back to the best of my ability. Some...

This year has been a whirlwind. Lots of travel and tons of studio work. I have left many things undone that I wish I had accomplished this y...

One of my favourite holiday tasks is filming a little Christmas flourish . I was assisted once again by Oscar who loves to be on my table wh...

Many of you know that for years I spent hours of my time doing Victorian embroidery. Once in awhile, I still miss the the bright embrace of ...

January 23rd is National Handwriting Day! A day to be celebrated and savoured for many reasons. I have shared my thoughts with my handwriti...

I don't intend to be preachey all of 2016 but I feel the need this first week of January. Bear with me for now! When I want to convey ...

2016 has started off strangely. My Dad took a bad fall and is recovering from hip surgery now. I am no where near as caught up on my work lo...

Sending heartfelt blessings as we embrace the New Year. This flourish was done with Old World Iron Gall Ink on Rhodia paper. These days, I ...