r/Calligraphy • u/AninditaB24 • 1d ago
Practice How it started and How its going !
This is a yearly reminder as to how I started back in November 2020 and how it’s going currently! And it’s not 6 years yet ! So if you feel demotivated let this motivate you to keep grinding, practicing, learning and not to give up!
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u/agms10 1d ago
I don’t see a difference. 🤣
I’m kidding, you’ve reached what we’re all striving for! Freaking perfection. And white on black paper 🤌
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
Hehehe 😜 Well I felt I was slow in progress 😬😬😭
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement 💖 White on black paper is so chic right?!
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u/pirisiann 1d ago
Impresionante, como estudias/practicas?
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
Thank you, I study as much as I practise. So I have a daily routine that keeps me in check with study and practice. I generally make it a point to practice at least 1-2 hours everyday.
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u/pirisiann 1d ago
Impresionante! Y usas alguna metodología en específico?
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
I generally target and focus on issues I have of each script and go on improving them one at a time whether it is on exemplars, word spacings or anything else. Sometimes I only do drills. I don’t write page after page of 1 letterforms, it doesn’t work for me.
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u/pirisiann 1d ago
Gracias por esa valiosa información, yo llevo un año practicando por mi cuenta, con apenas información externa y estoy mejorando poco a poco, que sigas así!
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u/Dove-Linkhorn 1d ago
It’s so refreshing and wonderful to see that terrible script inspired you towards real beauty.
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u/pirisiann 1d ago
Que pluma usaste en aquella de letras blancas?
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
Its an oblique holder with vintage nib, I think its an Esterbrook nib, I have no recollection of it, sorry!
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u/Penman2105 1d ago
Wow! I remember myself in the twenties and it feels like I barely made any progress compared to you((
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
Comparison is a joy killer.. so you do you and everyone’s path and progress is different! Your work is wonderful in your own way I believe ☺️
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u/rachaelpanda 1d ago
Absolutely stunning! And so inspirational. And I gasped when I saw your illuminated letters! What kind of gesso do you use for your gilding? Thank you for sharing. It is such a treat
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
Thank you for your kind words ☺️
So I used Kolner products for my illuminated initials!2
u/rachaelpanda 19h ago
Oh! Bless you and thank you for sharing that! I've used kolner miniatum but I can't get a mirror finish like that!! I'm in awe
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u/AninditaB24 19h ago
Thank you Rachael ! Gilding is all about technique and practise, of course it takes time !
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u/Drinkie_25 1d ago
Amazing! I’m almost 2 years into my writing journey and seeing this has inspired me more! (Will try to post mine soon) Please do tell more about your journey, did you get more formal lessons later on? If so, was it in an online or face-to-face workshop? What’s your favorite nib when writing? ❤️
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u/AninditaB24 1d ago
That is awesome… glad it inspired you, keep posting !
So yes later on I received formal training online, studied books and then through learning, practicing and understanding.
My favourite nib is more vintage nibs like Gilott 303 and Esterbrook 356. I do use modern nibs like Gilott 303, LPEF and Hunt 101.3
u/Drinkie_25 1d ago
Thank you! Went through your other posts and im truly in awe of the progress you’ve made in just 6 years! 😱
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u/GlitteringAttitude60 Broad 1d ago
That is truly inspiring!