East Kingdom Links
References
- Uncial
- Insular Half-Uncial/Majuscule
- Book of Kells
- Insular Minuscule
- Artificial Uncial
- Carolingian
- Blackletter/Gothic
- Rotunda
- Littera Bastarda/Bastard Secretary
- Fraktur
- Cadels
- Mira calligraphiae monumental, fols. 1-129 written 1561–1562; illumination added about 1591–1596 Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 – 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575)
Supplies
- Nibs
- Paper
- Perg
- Paints
- Gilding
- Inks:
- Scribal Work Shop – I’ve used their buckthorn and Cochineal inks and have been very happy with them
Inspirations:
- Medieval Death Trip – Readings from translated manuscripts.
Books:
- The Art of Calligraphy (Amazon) A very good starter book, if you can get a decent copy.
- Calligraphy: A Complete Guide (Amazon) My current go-to.
- Calligraphic Flourishing: A New Approach to an Ancient Art (Amazon) Out of Print. Once in a while it shows up for a reasonable price.
PDFs:
Streaming Setup:
- Camera: KLP-USB500W02M-SFV(2.8-12mm)
- Arm:
- Large: Overhead Phone Holder
- Medium: Phone Video Stand
- Arkon GoPro HERO Mount Connection to 1/4 inch 20 Camera Mount Adapter
- Software:
Practice Supplies:
- Pens:
- Inks:
- (more to come)
- Paper:
- AVOID CHEAP COPY PAPER
- Any heavy weight paper will do
- Black n’ Red Notebook
- Guidelines: (always guidelines!)
- http://ductus.josselincuette.com/ – online guideline generator