daily practice

Shantideva’s Prayer

Working again with Shantideva’s Prayer,
this time in layers writing over a diluted wash of sumi ink.

This is one of a series of practice pages on graph paper using a variety of calligraphy nibs.

I’ve been spending time with a ancient Buddhist aspiration or prayer attributed to an 8th century Indian monk, Shantideva.

I’ve been spending some time just making formal letters on a page.

Posted June 1, 2018 by Chris

For the past week or so,
I’ve been working on an installation of calligraphy
to go in the Nano Gallery of the Honolulu Museum of Art School.

Posted May 2, 2018 by Chris

Practicing Roman capitals with small, flat brushes.

Saying thank you is always a good excuse to practice calligraphy!

Daily practice with 1/2″ and 3/8″ flat brushes.

Posted April 5, 2018 by Chris

Working in layers, mostly with the flat brush, a tool I’m starting to like more and more.