And Now For Something Completely Different. Sort of.

This came across my desktop because, I admit, I'm a fangirl (but I don't drool. Don't even *ask*!).  But this video hits the artist in me and makes my heart sing! You'll know the parts I mean. You don't even have to listen to what he's saying!



Thanks for indulging me!  Suzanne

Conference Video from Celebration 2003

Thanks to Barb Qualley of the Warmland Calligraphers for passing on this link.  I hadn't seen this video and it's a very good representation of what goes on.  The conferences are eye candy overload!

Most of the instructors interviewed teach regularly and are the top of the calligraphic heap!  I loved Diane von Arx Anderson's comment at about 8:40 about style - I happens on its own when you're learning the traditional forms.  So true.  And my addition: Style is part of your genetic, cultural and historical makeup and is uniquely yours.

I had to look for the banner that has my lettering on it, but didn't see it!  I might not be able to go to the conferences, but my lettering does!
Enjoy!

CHA 2011 - the Tim Holtz perspective

Oh, this kills me, I'm such a sucker for a music video.  I'm going to have to visit iTunes AGAIN.... (I'm paying attention even more because it's not U2).
If you're a Tim Holtz fan, then you've probably seen this, but it's worth watching again.  Tim Holtz's booth displays were spectactular.  I could have sat on the floor all day and just looked at them, but then I would have been a squashed puddle. 
It's dangerous to watch this just before I place my pre-orders!
Enjoy!