Clematis Sieboldii

Clematis Sieboldii

I ordered this online cheap 2.99 and before giving to Lisa and Paul for their garden I wanted to let it establish. It looks really nice I might try and take a cutting for myself.

Calligraphy

Posted below are some samples taken from my note book of various styles of calligraphy I was practising last year.
Now with winter closing in I really would like to get back into it.

Calligraphy Saxon square miniscule

This tenth century script was used less widely than the contempary pointed miniscule most commonly occuring in southern england. The script rigidly adhered to head - and base-lines with generous line spacing and has the appearance of a formal writing hand.

Calligraphy Insular pointed miniscule

Originating in the sixth century in Ireland this was quickly adapted in mainland britain and by the ninth century was the most favoured anglo - saxon hand. It took different forms. The two most common being the square and the pointed miniscule. The distinctive pointed aspect is created by twisting the pen to the near vertical on the long descenders.

Calligraphy Insular majuscule

More correctly termed insular half - uncial. This is one of the most beautiful text hands ever produced. Originating in Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England.

It dates from the seventh century.


Supreme examples are the book of kells in Dublin and the Lindisfarne gospels in London.

Calligraphy luxeuil miniscule

Developed from the middle of the seventh century and developed in the monastery at Lexeial in France. Retaining its cursive qualities it has been simplified.

At last a clear photo!

notice the letter ''a'' on Monday similar to the letter u today. Also notice the large''e'' and the letter ''g''

I really enjoyed practising this hand.



The photo above shows the luxeuil capitals you can also see the letter g in the word August.

Calligraphy Beneventan miniscule

Pen angle 40%

One of the longest lasting post roman scripts and was developed in the middle of the eighth century and lasted until c. 1300 most prevelant in southern italy and centered on the benedictine monastery of monte cassino. These letters have been regularized for modern use.
I will also try and swap one of these photos and replace with one show the Beneventan Capitals.

Calligraphy free caroline miniscule modern

I will try to add photo with the Capitals included.

I think during the winter I will pick up the Calligraphy again.

Calligraphy Caroline miniscule

The ascenders have clubbed heads equal to the x - height. Developed during the late eight century at charlegmagne scriptorium at Tours. The hand is of major importance as our modern minuscule characters can be traced back directly to this script.

notice the large ''g'' in the word (height) on the example above.
This hand was done at 30% and x = 4

Calligraphy Italic flourished miniscule

Italic flourished miniscule




I will try and insert a pic with the flourished capitals My photography leaves a lot to be desired the photos are not very sharp.

Calligraphy Gothic Blackletter

The picture to the left and one below show my example of gothic blackletter I have used gouache with a little water rather than ink.



Gothic blackletter including Majiscules (capitals) to the left and below.

Calligraphy Uncial half uncial

This example to the left is Uncial Originating in 2nd or 3rd century the script of early christian texts and is a latinized adaptation of the greek uncial.

The example to the left and two below is half uncial

digby in the woods

Grow a lemon tree from a pip

Here are some updated photos of lemon plants started from pip.

From pip stage to plant shown approx 3 months.

See August archive link for earlier instructions on starting these plants and September for progression photos.

Michelle

A small video showing Michelles very own unique fashion designs.