Diane

My Sketchbooks

Since I post so much from my sketchbooks I thought it might be worthwhile to talk about the types of books I have. As mentioned in other posts, I used to not be a sketchbook person. I thought this was odd given you always hear of artists keeping sketchbooks. But I would obsess over theContinue reading “My Sketchbooks”

Class Dismissed – Lettering Class Ends

I wrote some other posts on the class I took through the Smithsonian Associates on Decorative Letters in Watercolor. We finished the last session last week and I must say it is worth taking something that is completely off the radar from what you normally do. The most fun about such things is that youContinue reading “Class Dismissed – Lettering Class Ends”

Harriet is on Vacation

So for those of you who are used to seeing Harriet the Elegant Ghost posted at least once a week this is for you! Harriet has rented this space out (to me) for a time to raise money to go on new adventures as well as replace her string of pearls and opera glasses. AsContinue reading “Harriet is on Vacation”

New Black Paper Sketch Book

I always wanted to try a black paper sketch book. They are great for metallic drawing media, white gel pens, and select other media in very bright colors. Below is one of the small sections I used to test different colors and media. I will post more information about this particular sketchbook and the mediaContinue reading “New Black Paper Sketch Book”

Harriet Reminisces

After binge watching reruns of Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In, Harriet the Elegant ghost reflects on her younger days as Harriet the Groovy ghost.

Harriet Attends a Sale

Though she awoke early to line up at the department store for the President’s Day sales, Harriet the Elegant ghost was plowed over by bargain crazed shoppers.

Harriet’s Valentine

Struck by Cupid’s arrow, Harriet the Elegant ghost recites love sonnets from the steps of the town hall.

X is the Loneliest Letter

Last week I showed some work I was doing in a decorative letter class I am taking through the Smithsonian Associates. You can see that post here. The letter for this week is: X. Poor X. Very few people try to get an X in scrabble. And when they do, the letter is relegated toContinue reading “X is the Loneliest Letter”

Harriet Studies French Culture

Convinced it will increase her level of refinement, Harriet the Elegant ghost immerses herself in French culture.

Decorative Lettering

Writing and enjoying letters, as in the actual alphabet, has an appeal to many people. This manifests itself by our interest in calligraphy, our amazement regarding illuminated manuscript letters, and even our attachment to those iconic typefaces we have come to know such as the ones in Harper’s, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker (plusContinue reading “Decorative Lettering”