PICK OF THIS WEEK - 2018 * * * * * * * * * * Week #41 This work was done by Lisa Tsang in 2016 in Seattle for the session “Illumination on Vellum” in PRIMITIVE TO MODERN. In her own words: This was an experimental piece done when we were learning about using Brazilwood to dye vellum into a rich burgundy color. Instead, I tried using Angelus leather dye, Winetone, and came out with this result. It took 2 minutes to apply the dye with the applicator. The texture of the calfskin was accentuated and I did not get the velvety finish like Reggie's samples. To test out the surface, I used Finetec golds for the writing with a folded pen and a pointed pen for some of the embellishing. The peony was a embossed rubber stamp, painted with more gold. All my experiment marks held up well on the vellum. Now the real test will be to see how fugitive this process is compared to the traditionally dyed method. * * * * * * * * * You can enjoy all the Pics of the Week from 2009 through 2018, archived on the home page of my website www.reggieezell.com ————————————————————————————— NEW: ON LINE COURSES! Live, one on one with Reggie Ezell Information on courses and workshops www.reggieezell.com You can contact me directly: contactreggie@comcast.net  or 773-202-8321 ____________________________________________________ Click to see several short (free) Calligraphy videos: http://www.youtube.com/reggieezell ____________________________________________________ Full length calligraphy videos and PORTFOLIOS by Reggie: www.reggieezell.com