As Capital Letters was once again cancelled due to extended COVID-19 regulations, we have another virtual Lay Members’ Exhibition for 2021.
There were five categories this year: ‘The Number 100’, ‘The Royal British Legion’, ‘H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’, ‘Own Choice’, and ‘Collaborations (Natural Inspirations)’ . We are delighted to be able to present the entries in the following slideshow, with comments kindly written by Gerald Mynott FSSI.
Thank you to Steve Eades and Alma Swan (Capital Letters and Lay Members’ Exhibition), Gerald Mynott FSSI (comments) and Alun Briggs (webmaster/slideshow designer).
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Welcome tothe virtualLay Members' Exhibition2021
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As you will know, the 2021 Capital Letters Day
and Lay Members' Exhibition had to be cancelled
due to Covid19 restrictions.However, we are very pleased to once again
be able to bring you a virtual Lay Members' Exhibition.Gerald Mynott FSSI has kindly written comments
on the submissions.We hope you enjoy the exhibition.
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Entries for Topic 1
The Number 100 -
Aisling Blagg
The World of One HundredEcoline Liquid Water Colour
(Prussian Blue, Forest Green, Burnt Sienna),
Faber-Castell Watercolour pencils and Fineliner,
Leonardt nibs, All-media cartridge paper
New calligrapher -
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Precise and strong use of calligraphy
for the appropriate subject material.
The heading could also work on a straight line? -
Jo Turner
ODN Centenary –
‘It’s how high?’
Fine writer drawing pen and watercolour on cartridge paper
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A very pleasing layout plus use
of imagery and letterforms.
I like the wash behind the text
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Entries for Topic 2
The Royal British Legion -
Lesley Williams
Royal British Legion poppy
Speedball nibs, Pelikan 4001 ink,
Windsor & Newton 220gsm cartridge paper -
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A very distinctive and strong
layout and use of colours
and calligraphy.
Could also work in reverse -
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Entries for Topic 3
H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh -
Steve Eades
The Arms and Naval Heraldry of Prince Philip
Saunders Waterford HP paper, shell gold,
gouache and watercolour, technical pens -
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A very attractive example of
Heraldic Art and letterforms
combined. I like the use of
the naval badges alongside
the border design in shell gold.
The grass compartment within
the Arms could be a little darker?
Would make a good reproduction! -
Alma Swan
All down to engineers!
Airbrush, brush, gouache, technical pen
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The sense of depth and movement
within the layout is very accomplished.
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Entries for Topic 4
Own choice -
Liz Barrow
Choose thy Clothes
Speedball nibs and gouache on Fabriano Artistico paper
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A very imaginative use of varying nib sizes
and with layout creating the appropriate feel to the text.
Alternative use of colours could also be attractive? -
Cristina Coffani and Fernando Lembo di Pino (Ou An)
La Pioggia Nel Pineto
Amalfi handmade 130g/m2 silk65% cotton 35%, Fabriano F2 white,
Fabriano mounting cardboard, Maimeri honey-based watercolours,
Herbin’s inks, Staedtler pencils, silver leaf on mixtion -
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The combination of two scribes
working together is fascinating
and successful toward the final
concept of creativity.
The landscape against the
movements of letterforms is
very original and sensitive. -
Simon Daniel
Le Coeur a ses raisons
Arches HP paper, Mitchell nibs nos. 2 and 6, Walker’s copperplate ink, gold leaf
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Very accomplished calligraphy
and elegant layout.
The simple use of gilding is excellent. -
Elaine Gillingham
City Streets
Watercolour/gouache with broad edged brush
and pastel on watercolour paper -
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A very distinctive and atmospheric use of letterforms towards
the outline of the cityscape. Could also work in reverse.
Light against dark? -
Simon Gray
Arches watercolour paper, watercolours, Pilot pen
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A vibrant use of colour wash background
against the strong calligraphic forms. -
Fernando Lembo di Pino
Caruso
Amalfi handmade 130g/m2 light blue dyed, FabrianoF2 ivory,
Daler&Rowney white ink, Brause nibs, a white beach pebble,
dark blue velvet, roller gel pens, silver leaf on mixtion -
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A very creative use
of letterforms and
illustration combined.
Excellent use of colour
and silver leaf. -
Ann Mason
Dragonfly
Gouache, graphite, white gold leaf over
gum ammoniac on Arches 300gsm HP paper -
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A most delightful example of natural history painting,
alongside the movement within the calligraphic text.
Superb presentation and skills. -
Ruth Sutherland
Lavender and rosemary
Arches watercolour paper, gouache, pencil, gold leaf
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A most delightful example of calligraphy exploring movement,
colour & the very distinctive flourished letterforms. -
Alma Swan
The world's best song
Gouache, brush
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A very striking layout
and imaginative use
of varying shades within
the letterforms and
image of the blackbird. -
Sherri Trial
Words have no power
Watercolour, 23k gold leaf on calfskin. Brause nibs.
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A very accomplished example
of painting and calligraphy combined.
The letterforms are excellent! -
Jo Turner
Counter Culture -
lockdown altered perspectives and priorities
Pencil, fineliner drawing pen, watercolour on cartridge paper
and cut-out Canford card -
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Very powerful imagery and letterforms
expressing this period of time.
Very contemporary in colour and layout.
Linocut letterforms could also be considered? -
Tony Woodhams
The Lantern Bearers
by Rosemary Sutcliff
Fabriano Tiziano paper, gouache, colour change in the pen, Brause nibs
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A very pleasing and sound example of round hand
and subtle use of colours within the layout.
Perhaps the letters ‘I’ & ‘W’ could also work
with a secondary nib size? The use of colour
against black is very striking. -
Margot Riordan-Eva
Psalm 148
Verses 1-10, King James Bible
Pen and ink with gold seal. St Cuthbert’s Mill Saunders Waterford paper
No comment requested -
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Tina Warren
Sun and Wind
Bockingford CP paper, acrylic inks wash, pen lettering,
drawn and painted lettering, flat gilding, raised gilding
No comment requested -
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Julie Chaney
Psamathe
Acrylic inks, watercolour, pencil, masking fluid.
Pointed nib, witch pen. Saunders Waterford paper
No comment requested -
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Wendy Simpson
Based on the ‘Mary Brooks’ Sampler, 1792,
at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Accession no. T.42-1938
Fabriano 5 paper, metal nib, gouache, pencil, brush
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A most delightful example
of calligraphic text,
with watercolour border
in the spirit of a late
18th century sampler.
I love the bees around
the hive! -
Entries for Topic 5
Collaboration
(Natural Inspirations) -
Cinque Port Scribes
Artists: Meg Chapman, Steve Eades,
Frances Liddiard, Colin Lumsden, Naoko Munro,
Sue Smith, Alison Trelfer, Els van der Steen -
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A most intriguing combination of collective ideas
capturing the landscape through calligraphy and image.
Further use of photography (black & white)
could be further developed, alongside layered letterforms? -
Calderdale Calligraphers
Natural Inspiration
postcard collection
Mixed media
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A delightful concept of displaying
a range of students work & ideas. -
Students of Julie Chaney
studying via Zoom
Trees
Calligraphers: Trena Bryce, Carole Burnett,
Linda Haynes, Sheena Kalra,
Sue Pereira and Joanna Rendall
Inks, gouache, FineTec gold paint, chalk pastels.
Pencils, square-edged and pointed nibs, fineliner, balsa.
Canson Moulin du Roy watercolour paper.
No comment requested -
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We hope you have enjoyed
this online Lay Members' Exhibition,
and hope to see you in real life
at the 2022 Capital Letters day.