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The letters to the right and left were written with a calligraphic nib.....
The advantage here is that you can plan your letters and get them to look just right
before painting them. The letter 'A' (right) was executed in this way, a fine border
being applied to the outside edge of the finished letter with a pen after it was
painted.
The example (left) was written with two different size nibs. The large lettering
was written first and the work left to dry before lettering the rest. The shadow
strokes around the large letters were done with the same size nib I used for the
smaller lettering.
There are endless possibilities for decorated letters. Try looking around you for
shapes and patterns in everyday life, there is a wealth of inspiration to be had
from signs on shop-
