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My Blog - "I Have Been Young"

"I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken." Psalm 37

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November 18, 2013 Laurie
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Been thinking a lot about lettering lately.  I have found that I really love looking at fonts when choosing just the right one for each of my greeting cards.   I'm even reading a book about how we can write better.  When I select the painting for the card, that is only the beginning.  The greeting must be supported by the font.

Birthday cards Click HERE

Birthday cards Click HERE

 

 

Serious themes are not going to be taken seriously if they are communicated with a whimsical font.  Celebrations should be written in a joyful way!

 

 

 

Even if you don't care much about typography, you may enjoy this clever 5 minute video about the history of Typography.  I know, sounds boring, but I think you'll find it fun!  Enjoy!

In Art, art, Art Lessons Tags Birthday, Calligraphy, greeting card, cards
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