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In Chicago we have had our study group meetings for the last 32 years. It has been a great source of support for friendship and creativity. Of course some months are better attended than others, and the quality and volume of the work varies. But I have always come away feeling better. From time to time, however, I’m saddened by the thought that with all the inspiring work that has passed through those doors, none of it has been chronicled. There will be no evidence that we even existed!
I know that over the years other study groups in other cities have sprung up, varying in size and frequency of meeting. In featuring all levels of works from them, the point is to show just how important a study group can be in our development as calligraphers, at so many different levels. And, YES, it shows, indeed, WE WERE HERE! This informal gathering of kindred spirits has nurtured us, given us continuity in ways we may have hoped for, or may never have expected. I would like for it to be a legacy to pass on to current and future calligraphers: a way to inspire others to start their own study groups.
So, for the beginning of this year I will be featuring attendees of our Chicago group. We have had an embarrassment of riches over the decades when it comes to talent. This is a sampling. PLEASE send me works from any study group you may have been part of so it may be featured here and inspire others: contactreggie@comcast.net
Thank you. Reggie
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This work was done by Marijo Carney: "TO BE OF THE EARTH" (21" x 25") As my husband is a photographer, I was invited to participate in a workshop to learn an alternative photographic printing process called Van Dyke Brown. The workshop was in the Fall and I used a composite of photographic negatives and real leaves to make this print. I lived with this composition for several months until I found the words to convey the feeling of Man's relation to Nature that I wanted. I found the perfect text by John Koos in "Earth Prayers," one of my favorite books. I used a very small Mitchell nib with walnut ink or colored gouache and wrote them in an informal Roman. I arranged the words in small text groups in shapes moving down through the composition to represent how humans are a part of Mother Nature and the cycle of life. I felt it needed a little more color so I added accents of colored pencil. * * * * * * * * *  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 |