tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19242148067600212272024-02-19T15:42:49.748-08:00The Decorated LetterFine Calligraphy :: Hand Lettering :: Design :: Los Angeles and beyond...Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-79250653899802773782012-06-26T12:18:00.001-07:002012-06-26T12:18:29.797-07:00Calligraphy Classes and Visiting MelbourneIt's true! I will be visiting Melbourne, Australia to teach at the <a href="http://calligraphysocietyvictoria.org.au/ssiw" target="_blank">Summer School in Winter</a> calligraphy conference, hosted by the <a href="http://calligraphysocietyvictoria.org.au/" target="_blank">Calligraphy Society of Victoria</a>. Interested? Then please stop by <a href="http://www.xandrazamora.com/">my current blog</a> to read all about it, and then sign up to receive a notification when I update ... which I hope to do quite a lot. Look forward to seeing you there!Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-40971600851957868962012-04-04T20:05:00.001-07:002012-04-04T20:10:28.125-07:00Making A MoveWhile Blogspot has been a wonderful place to start my blog, I will soon be moving to <a href="http://xandrazamora.wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a> so that it will have a home on my website (something Blogger doesn't offer).<br />
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Today I transferred all my past posts, but I may continue to blog here for a little bit longer, we'll see.<br />
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Anyway, whether you follow me here or haven't yet taken the plunge, please be sure to head on over to follow me there ... I don't want you to miss a single post to come!<br />
<br />Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-91890081845794423732012-04-03T18:36:00.035-07:002012-04-03T20:52:36.461-07:00Set-Up Fees for CalligraphyWhile this may not be the sexiest post ever ; ) the topic of Set-Up Fees came up while I was recently in Dallas to teach a workshop (more on that to come, so stay tuned), and I thought that posting my list of what is included in my [relatively] small charge might be a good idea. Not only is it important for my clients to understand why the fee is requested, but I feel that it is necessary for calligraphers recognize as well.<br /><br />When someone asks, "How much do you charge to address an envelope?" I respond with a price for lettering a simple script, in black ink on an envelope by Crane & Co., or equivalent, which is based on the time it takes to do the lettering, and I go on to add that a there is also a Set-Up Fee which helps defray the cost of other activities and supplies associated with addressing those envelopes.<br /><br />Without further ado, here is my list....<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAmVURJql1B38M_lNP8nh9kwxpVVPP6hk-f5ZZPpGaF3nE8CqA2cp9sTqbyFUZoQ9BM76R5a-uT4X8KM2tWKPkILxAGlgSfWVF_TrKwv6WgPhWMDSi5SF4Srnfz98SVTHRy2-8983dafD/s1600/XandraZamoraSetUpFee.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAmVURJql1B38M_lNP8nh9kwxpVVPP6hk-f5ZZPpGaF3nE8CqA2cp9sTqbyFUZoQ9BM76R5a-uT4X8KM2tWKPkILxAGlgSfWVF_TrKwv6WgPhWMDSi5SF4Srnfz98SVTHRy2-8983dafD/s400/XandraZamoraSetUpFee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727378238964678322" /></a><br /> Click on the list to see a larger image.<br /><br />Of course, there are additional charges for extra flourishing, lettering on difficult paper, mixing an "exact" ink colour, writing in gold or pastel inks, etc., etc., but again, all of these (and more) are based on the time it takes to do the work.<br /><br />So, now you know!Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-30575825879736750442012-04-02T10:19:00.048-07:002012-04-03T20:52:08.168-07:00Copperplate Calligraphy ClassThis year began in a whirlwind! While my resolution to post more frequently was truly authentic, too many great projects got in the way, but I hope to rectify my neglect with the next few posts. ; )<br /><br />March saw the end of a six-month Copperplate continued studies program in Murrieta, California. All I can say is how wonderful it was to have an opportunity to teach such a lovely group of wonderfully dedicated letter lovers.<br /><br />Our first few classes began by going over the basic strokes and letterforms, with the rest of each day devoted to individual instruction from me and practice, practice practice. The following classes saw more one-on-one attention and much practice, with definite improvement seen along the way. <br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf0-01VqxrOrJmTcO8SRa91YnAWXkTOsC0unv5Cn8fiPtgb4ctLFzy5voZnxkPdzFEQU4yTPmfQCX8v8SyTQyeYSMxvmYGwEwwqitkxGkSW7Oi9-QtUjwN173qpy1J8uwNtlY7f9bDLEI/s1600/carol.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf0-01VqxrOrJmTcO8SRa91YnAWXkTOsC0unv5Cn8fiPtgb4ctLFzy5voZnxkPdzFEQU4yTPmfQCX8v8SyTQyeYSMxvmYGwEwwqitkxGkSW7Oi9-QtUjwN173qpy1J8uwNtlY7f9bDLEI/s400/carol.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727313424611479810" /></a><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdJgKFRvmH6KTGCkea78_IL93uSbFX7Yw9tVS1AEkYsnKGoygMUMVyRDw02Wqxdj0q6CqD0O8qPRLPfvsS0pxL72D8s8buVFH-PPs3T-JMF971nghiDdMGBi1Bj3O7e8KoP8z2lpuOD6v/s1600/juanita1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdJgKFRvmH6KTGCkea78_IL93uSbFX7Yw9tVS1AEkYsnKGoygMUMVyRDw02Wqxdj0q6CqD0O8qPRLPfvsS0pxL72D8s8buVFH-PPs3T-JMF971nghiDdMGBi1Bj3O7e8KoP8z2lpuOD6v/s400/juanita1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727313441184319426" /></a><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOKaEsoTTUgbXdzXPVaALuXgscm7l8Lms7Lwv4OH3Xb5YdboK-BuxsQSw-D00kTeY3C-FL8uuzlgetyEBTCNqxoxOymxMTsWF0d-k_1Nxhhr1oq4ZeyDfHPYNZXp01kv0EJtjEtXdOcDA/s1600/doug.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOKaEsoTTUgbXdzXPVaALuXgscm7l8Lms7Lwv4OH3Xb5YdboK-BuxsQSw-D00kTeY3C-FL8uuzlgetyEBTCNqxoxOymxMTsWF0d-k_1Nxhhr1oq4ZeyDfHPYNZXp01kv0EJtjEtXdOcDA/s400/doug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727313436037793762" /></a><br /><br />Studio tips were offered throughout the time and included an opportunity to experiment with writing on black with gold and pastel colours, and writing using a phantom liner. <br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHJAKeZIcaqYuTIntEgO33fTZEndSN7SFiBQRsqqVwzkjWCtyPExTxNM3bmMPRZ_4SpUenoU-Ypby2-8VXP934bm8EXZYCOoXu2Lfg37UFG8yHn4n7si3BB87v4cjGeAIFNiBLg4pPXWT/s1600/kim2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHJAKeZIcaqYuTIntEgO33fTZEndSN7SFiBQRsqqVwzkjWCtyPExTxNM3bmMPRZ_4SpUenoU-Ypby2-8VXP934bm8EXZYCOoXu2Lfg37UFG8yHn4n7si3BB87v4cjGeAIFNiBLg4pPXWT/s400/kim2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727315178823707522" /></a><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODWYXaIx4P2lsGnZmaIdyakPuAJjBihImDsi2nHZhCENNdNd1ixINEtoTq0RoHHOdR9XjG-a89MxexlQr4HJ5gJjYGIAj1oZhCHMYAPwk7vCI7QdWfMsRv20sUwWXc619XnrvocqwyB6j/s1600/amy2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODWYXaIx4P2lsGnZmaIdyakPuAJjBihImDsi2nHZhCENNdNd1ixINEtoTq0RoHHOdR9XjG-a89MxexlQr4HJ5gJjYGIAj1oZhCHMYAPwk7vCI7QdWfMsRv20sUwWXc619XnrvocqwyB6j/s400/amy2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727315188909073826" /></a><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiwiRdrrdP62HMpnfPbabk-r5xP6fWjy_W0qb4hkUmmKhi1EKoFha5o59LrVwyqefMDU6M8h8eFxhF9AQQLa4va6WV2-ldzjVvglfpCRx_IKPspbkyp9fsfuuI9ixWV6lj18RAXW1MESF/s1600/juanita2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiwiRdrrdP62HMpnfPbabk-r5xP6fWjy_W0qb4hkUmmKhi1EKoFha5o59LrVwyqefMDU6M8h8eFxhF9AQQLa4va6WV2-ldzjVvglfpCRx_IKPspbkyp9fsfuuI9ixWV6lj18RAXW1MESF/s400/juanita2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727313443698058130" /></a><br /><br />Finally, we explored how to make subtle changes to the look of the lettering while keeping true to the Copperplate style, and each student made their own small book with the various examples to use as a reference. To round it all off, the last two sessions extended the class in order to do some flourishing work. Phew!<br /><br />And last but not least .... a heaping huge note of THANKS to <a href="http://dotsndoodles.com">Dots n Doodles </a> for kindly sending some great samples of wonderful products to the students!<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAc_M3RjIGKvQCVDfhcQVKnwv1u9falOd7wjYGp2asDdrBhMeQ-F9Gb1Qc3mjKga8ppK7yoSzEWjNdOlIGn6Sk-Xf6NCHpbTlZGtZjDr1o9o1KT_QoXrhwCOsaK8bqTZM3t7QfhxVYTiu/s1600/DnD-logo.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAc_M3RjIGKvQCVDfhcQVKnwv1u9falOd7wjYGp2asDdrBhMeQ-F9Gb1Qc3mjKga8ppK7yoSzEWjNdOlIGn6Sk-Xf6NCHpbTlZGtZjDr1o9o1KT_QoXrhwCOsaK8bqTZM3t7QfhxVYTiu/s400/DnD-logo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727315191492356674" /></a><br /><br />What a great experience I had with my first extended studies class ... I certainly hope to have the occasion to do this again soon!Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-17090332266300358832012-02-14T12:34:00.000-08:002012-02-14T15:31:14.348-08:00Valentine CalligraphyBeing one who works with calligraphy and design, pretty much day in and day out, one would think that I would produce the most gorgeous valentine for my love. However, I shamefully must admit that over the last few years I have been so busy that my wonderful husband has received a purchased card.<br /><br />However, this year I broke out of the rut and made him a valentine! It is simple and sweet, so it was a surprise to realize that taking a photograph of three paper hearts suspended on golden thread is not as easy as I had imagined ... and I certainly didn't expect the drama involved of keeping still all those moving parts. ; )<br /><br />So, whether you celebrate with your family, a loved one, or just do something loving for yourself, my wish is that you have a wonderful day!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUdPQYVz1SAd6SC3FofFGRUJ9L8oUxen3NuzA0FsRAaHeBZd2MzcLnnMAKq_XUnU875Yo4Q_ryHKFLuV9wo_VAF0YwzEkEFMF8-eX4AVPBFX7k9lWS2JYNuf74iQiZDry8ZaXTC3trCp/s1600/XandraZamora-ILoveYou.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUdPQYVz1SAd6SC3FofFGRUJ9L8oUxen3NuzA0FsRAaHeBZd2MzcLnnMAKq_XUnU875Yo4Q_ryHKFLuV9wo_VAF0YwzEkEFMF8-eX4AVPBFX7k9lWS2JYNuf74iQiZDry8ZaXTC3trCp/s400/XandraZamora-ILoveYou.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709123464861347362" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-61363891412026799792011-12-05T12:22:00.000-08:002011-12-05T14:21:46.842-08:00Season's Greetings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYP5PjF_tkXhbrKd9ogLaY6YKzzMwIM4X7nvRRQ6x4HzxVwSI7IGPXHxhAXT8r4S2WR1DG_8dMhEAfTj6n9Os_d5fpD83hOOlPbErhJPLCrtMETJYN3LrNR64WadgJ4upo-b7qHHJCJpvw/s1600/XandraZamora-HHred.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYP5PjF_tkXhbrKd9ogLaY6YKzzMwIM4X7nvRRQ6x4HzxVwSI7IGPXHxhAXT8r4S2WR1DG_8dMhEAfTj6n9Os_d5fpD83hOOlPbErhJPLCrtMETJYN3LrNR64WadgJ4upo-b7qHHJCJpvw/s400/XandraZamora-HHred.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682755097246746962" /></a><br />Once again this year I was delighted to be able to help with <a href="http://www.alglendale.org" target="_new">Assistance League© Glendale</a>'s annual "Festival of Trees" fundraising event by providing layout and design for the Save The Date, Invitation and Program. The fun part this year was that I was invited to create the artwork for the event! Apparently it was quite a hit so I have decided to share it by creating a few products in <a href="http://bit.ly/t7ffiB" target="_new">my Zazzle Store</a> (with a few more to come in the next few days).<br /><br />Thank You to those who have been following my blog for the past couple of years. Hopefully next year I will be a bit more prolific in the posting department. ; )<br /><br />Whatever you celebrate at this time of year I hope your festivities are warm and memorable, and your new year brings all the best things your heart desires!Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-49710414013075705312011-09-16T18:51:00.000-07:002011-09-16T18:58:03.089-07:00Extended Copperplate Calligraphy Workshop<br />
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While attending and teaching at the <a href="http://iampeth.com/" target="_new">IAMPETH</a> Convention in Phoenix this past July, I had the pleasure of becoming better acquainted with a lovely gal that I only briefly met about a year or so ago. When we were not learning new stuff (or, in my case teaching or demonstrating some kind of technique), we enjoyed chatting about calligraphy and the other things we found to have in common. As a result of all of this, she asked me to teach Copperplate calligraphy to a group of pointed pen enthusiasts in Murrieta, California, and I was delighted to accept.<br />
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So, beginning this October, I will be teaching a 6-month Extended Studies Copperplate Workshop. Classes will be held on the second Sunday of each month, through March, and will be 8 hours of instruction. To be exact, the dates are Oct 9 - Nov 13 - Dec 11 - Jan 8 - Feb 12 - Mar 11.<br />
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There are 2 spots available and I would like to invite you to attend! It is intentionally a rather small group, so you will certainly get a lot of individual attention.<br />
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The focus of the class will be to learn and develop skill in the Copperplate hand, through instruction and lots of practice. Time will also be devoted to explore and experiment with various products and media, develop some small projects which will hone your newly-minted skills, and to learn some tricks of the trade using tools that just might surprise you! The last two classes will include instruction in flourishing and using it successfully.<br />
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If you're interested, please contact <a href="mailto:c.landford@gmail.com">Carol Landford</a> and she will fill you in with all the details!<br />
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P.S. And, yes, the title for this post was hand calligraphed by yours truly. : )
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Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-68126880985348027792011-08-31T11:01:00.000-07:002011-08-31T11:01:19.204-07:00Designer's BibleOK, perhaps not exactly, but it should <span style="font-style:italic;">at least</span> be on the short list of books in every designer's library, and that of anyone engaging in the business of selling hand lettering or calligraphy -- there's a section in the book just for us!
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<br />What am I talking about? The <a href="http://amzn.to/jE0lOV" target="_new">Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines</a>. It is helpful to have several of the past editions as well as the latest, as each of the books has different reference tables that I find extremely helpful when pricing, especially for commerical work. Make sure you get yours soon!
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<br />Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-9506232857650621492011-05-04T13:41:00.001-07:002011-09-18T08:50:20.977-07:00Crystal Harris and Hugh Hefner Wedding CalligraphySo, now you know ... my latest invitation project was this! It only took one or two samples to get the calligraphy style right and then it was on to the border to create the flourishing, something I had been wanting to try for a while so this was a perfect opportunity to see what would happen. My first glimpse of the invite came by way of a tweet by @hughhefner. Congratulations to the happy couple!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-18951986098742324812011-04-20T08:25:00.000-07:002011-05-01T07:15:15.033-07:00Together Again For The First TimeThis past weekend I had the great pleasure to host calligraphic artist <a href="http://cicaleletteringdesign.com" target="_new">Annie B. Cicale</a>, who was in Los Angeles to teach a workshop. Her book has been in my library since the day it was published (well, just about, anyway) and since we hadn't met before I was delighted to finally have an opportunity to study with her. Although we were <span style="font-style:italic;">really tired</span> from the workshop, being letter fanatics to the core, we couldn't pass up the opportunity for a very special photograph. (In case you need a hint as to what it's all about, her initials are ABC, and mine are XYZ.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwCdXVtYjNYP0KLoEovsiCE8ui0_tI04m_-o-7F1iE48WhcOylhzPOY02I974CXAVBYu9suwuFyAj2xM2VaH3LU1RouuOp9535UwHs4zFH5E-rAAxoyc3tHg0PJORUvv3n17o0sOLvsMX/s1600/ABC%252BXYZ.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwCdXVtYjNYP0KLoEovsiCE8ui0_tI04m_-o-7F1iE48WhcOylhzPOY02I974CXAVBYu9suwuFyAj2xM2VaH3LU1RouuOp9535UwHs4zFH5E-rAAxoyc3tHg0PJORUvv3n17o0sOLvsMX/s400/ABC%252BXYZ.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597279875444302066" /></a><br /><br />P.S. One of the must-have books for your calligraphic reference library is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Craft-Hand-Lettering-Inspiration/dp/1579908098/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303316363&sr=8-1"> The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering</a> by Annie Cicale.Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-66919087083249397282011-02-02T18:34:00.000-08:002011-02-02T20:55:03.755-08:00CartesThis past October I had the extreme pleasure of working with a bride on accessories for her wedding. As a matter of fact, <a href="http:///www.jenlaurengrant.net/" target="_new">Jen Lauren Grant</a> is, herself, in the wedding industry, and is a photographer. Here are a couple of photos of the cards I did for her. Anyway, Jen's photographic work is just beautiful and she has a lovely blog on which she wrote a very nice <a href="http:///www.jenlaurengrant.net/?p=522" target="_new">testimonial about me</a>. <blush> Thanks, Jen!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SO6y12QKBL8bfv7QUnXIszMNTntaFhJlTi83DzFxLyo8lGnUj9DT0X4NqgmJdYr7LYHq0HiwC5TEqGzTlNY0XOeJbS7q48TG5oLUIfaATn6PnEBUXJboio_iig0XJMuCsD2g_0f2TwFJ/s1600/XandraZamora-Cards.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SO6y12QKBL8bfv7QUnXIszMNTntaFhJlTi83DzFxLyo8lGnUj9DT0X4NqgmJdYr7LYHq0HiwC5TEqGzTlNY0XOeJbS7q48TG5oLUIfaATn6PnEBUXJboio_iig0XJMuCsD2g_0f2TwFJ/s400/XandraZamora-Cards.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569320019818199314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJNcmr4wGeiZBZQrJnwuqaCoVGJRv5QlfGtEQiORxndEr17b1vqvHfWXRvN706IxW9Q5vy93yXEnsvOWB2kf3OeiONzIi_WD7043L-uBLcuhK0OczMgH-Yxd_qZI83MA3KyKludCH-23M/s1600/XandraZamora-Cartes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJNcmr4wGeiZBZQrJnwuqaCoVGJRv5QlfGtEQiORxndEr17b1vqvHfWXRvN706IxW9Q5vy93yXEnsvOWB2kf3OeiONzIi_WD7043L-uBLcuhK0OczMgH-Yxd_qZI83MA3KyKludCH-23M/s400/XandraZamora-Cartes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569320154263931634" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-7888709110046258032011-01-27T16:13:00.001-08:002011-01-27T22:04:11.143-08:00Razzle-ZazzleToday my custom postage was featured in a post at <a href="http://feltandwireshop.com/seller/xandrazamora/" target="_new">Felt & Wire</a>, Mohawk Paper's blog, and penned (or, perhaps keyboarded) by writer extrordinaire, <a href="http:///www.kuhncierge.com/" target="_new">Alyson Kuhn</a>, from whom I have reverently borrowed the title of this post. Take a look now, but be sure to also bookmark <a href="http://xandrazamora.feltandwire.com/" target="_new">Felt & Wire</a>, to make sure you can go back often to peruse the excellent content.<br /><br />My appreciaton extends to Alyson for today's post, as well as the post she, a.k.a. AOK, wrote on Tuesday, <a href="http://www.feltandwire.com/2011/01/25/monograms-a-la-modern/" target="_new">Monograms à la modern</a>, in which she discussed my monogram designs that I offer through the <a href="http://feltandwireshop.com/seller/xandrazamora" target="_new">Felt & Wire Shop</a>.<br /><br />Those of you who have been reading my blog may already know that I have calligraphic Love postage stamps available for purchase in <a href="http://zazzle.com/xandrazamora" target="_new">my Zazzle shop</a>. And now, thanks to a lovely bride named Kendra, available in the shop as of this week, is an all-new Rsvp stamp, designed in calligraphy to coordinate nicely with the popular Love stamp.<br /><br />Both the Love and Rsvp stamps are offered in a range of colours, but should you not readily see your scheme, they are customizable to those of your choice!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegZc067b3EdzkUJVoBaSt03FiklYRHVZJxUCMfW3PkHmh7sWf14-OgVaO0qq-Cx9wljKqPBWJlYpQ3g4zJEfcpyLUtrK2s32VV3IA3ykXscXC3lWACvBGCdByaeaZ6Av2AAJrLXuSXASb/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 657px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegZc067b3EdzkUJVoBaSt03FiklYRHVZJxUCMfW3PkHmh7sWf14-OgVaO0qq-Cx9wljKqPBWJlYpQ3g4zJEfcpyLUtrK2s32VV3IA3ykXscXC3lWACvBGCdByaeaZ6Av2AAJrLXuSXASb/" border="0" alt="" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-74491835046464008652010-12-21T16:41:00.000-08:002010-12-21T18:09:57.142-08:00Fa La La La LaNo time of year makes me happier than does the one we are in now. I've gotten past the big work push for a few days and am looking forward to some time away from drawing board, at least for a day or two.<br /><br />Christmas brings me much joy, and my hope and wish is that the coming days of this festive season bring you much happiness, as you celebrate with those you love!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqDOHZEW-2KKWYguqpf2_QRRQ00d77bZwe4NMcBfaFedHU5vfwkaCR2bL_ggrGdqSBTX8d4kHyWhUlQggvhIkJRme13ZNmJq3Hf-hnTzzvX1wS8U8aKxcrbCsBqPcrOI-pz3eWt5UUsZJ/s1600/Xandra+Zamora+Falalalala.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqDOHZEW-2KKWYguqpf2_QRRQ00d77bZwe4NMcBfaFedHU5vfwkaCR2bL_ggrGdqSBTX8d4kHyWhUlQggvhIkJRme13ZNmJq3Hf-hnTzzvX1wS8U8aKxcrbCsBqPcrOI-pz3eWt5UUsZJ/s400/Xandra+Zamora+Falalalala.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553301506702650770" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-48954989901364272142010-11-09T12:49:00.000-08:002010-11-09T13:58:30.232-08:00Flourished Calligraphy for a Save The DateThis was quite a fun, yet challenging project ... designing the "perfect" version of the words Save The Date, in a flourished calligraphic script. The photograph was taken by <a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com" target="_new">Elizabeth Messina</a>, and the invitation was designed by my friend Susan at <a href="http://www.papelpress.com" target="_new">Papel Paper & Press</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1Hl9euM7ovFwE6_giakWbBBd3HdoHvCx0pDpZuPcbHH0n6GIAYB36x2sp9Ih_RmTaBvcUwIalWz-LFoDwtJtdduOHikYe3EnoWrcIazwPpTquYNlDl8k4Uh6_tfAQqHLT6lUXFKR6Ztq/s1600/XandraZamora-CheriseSaveTheDate.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1Hl9euM7ovFwE6_giakWbBBd3HdoHvCx0pDpZuPcbHH0n6GIAYB36x2sp9Ih_RmTaBvcUwIalWz-LFoDwtJtdduOHikYe3EnoWrcIazwPpTquYNlDl8k4Uh6_tfAQqHLT6lUXFKR6Ztq/s400/XandraZamora-CheriseSaveTheDate.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537660292428435682" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-89239536554655431792010-11-01T08:11:00.000-07:002010-11-01T08:11:59.583-07:00BacioA little something from the archives today ... From last year's <a href="http://www.alovelyworkshop.com/" target="_new">A Lovely Workshop</a> in Napa and photographed by <a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com/" target="_new">Elizabeth Messina</a>.<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFcjIn3d7wkW2TFFpPgEPI_ImO_v5jjFfAJEhD0NGm-WOjjSZOq0Fu92uHaj-njENyo8G8TWood8v3anVfLy3u664qzu0eVoMN7yXpwFiMpGDhbJLJLd9F6jbTlbdnrLY7RLQM7EtVRky/s1600/XandraZamora-Bacio(E.Messina).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 370px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFcjIn3d7wkW2TFFpPgEPI_ImO_v5jjFfAJEhD0NGm-WOjjSZOq0Fu92uHaj-njENyo8G8TWood8v3anVfLy3u664qzu0eVoMN7yXpwFiMpGDhbJLJLd9F6jbTlbdnrLY7RLQM7EtVRky/s400/XandraZamora-Bacio(E.Messina).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534597771329247010" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-40049577229238887992010-10-14T09:27:00.000-07:002010-11-09T13:20:32.154-08:00Births, Deaths and Marriages<a href="http://www.mattellis.com" target="_new">Matt Ellis</a> contacted me to hand letter the title of his recent album entitled, <span style="font-style:italic;">Births, Deaths and Marriages</span>. If you have a few minutes to kick back, check out the video <a href="http://www.mattellis.com" target="_new">Heart of Mine</a> for a quick look and listen, it's a great song – and you get to see a cute lil' pooch!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9kolQwmRVEfp8pKmAFWpFgczDhz8UDCIm1PMxTmXNyL_q1FMr0hnF7CjomiNjHq-Ooz3SdY1J0d7N-SZqPudxHTvwdtnanNVhLR16uJkNhBjwx357GGK3YlmQARB3I128z48WxfVsDy2/s1600-h/XYZINK-BDMrev.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9kolQwmRVEfp8pKmAFWpFgczDhz8UDCIm1PMxTmXNyL_q1FMr0hnF7CjomiNjHq-Ooz3SdY1J0d7N-SZqPudxHTvwdtnanNVhLR16uJkNhBjwx357GGK3YlmQARB3I128z48WxfVsDy2/s400/XYZINK-BDMrev.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438721246917452002" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-28510144177260359012010-10-08T07:08:00.000-07:002010-10-08T07:08:37.189-07:00Calligraphy & CupcakesThere is not a calligrapher that I know - and I know quite a few - who would think that calligraphy can be done well without chocolate being involved. At a recent workshop, one of the class participants was lovely and brought these delightful mini cupcakes for all to enjoy. They were just so cute I had to take a picture ... yum!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_25Y4csNqOcMSdDADk2EFl3Awzpin_HG3FvX4w7LoagwZRxuvbaOsW1dnL0j6oa38Cij3bvO8XKeXjUzf4J3jfBKvgymT48upx2FnyQ3TrJgodlg7XN1DhbvUB7sOJbz6vV5sBnXsCyP/s1600/CalligraphyAndCupcakes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_25Y4csNqOcMSdDADk2EFl3Awzpin_HG3FvX4w7LoagwZRxuvbaOsW1dnL0j6oa38Cij3bvO8XKeXjUzf4J3jfBKvgymT48upx2FnyQ3TrJgodlg7XN1DhbvUB7sOJbz6vV5sBnXsCyP/s400/CalligraphyAndCupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513838405427544882" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-19696847451889567852010-09-08T07:56:00.000-07:002010-09-08T08:13:36.360-07:00Artist Brittney LeeToday I learned about Brittney Lee, a very talented artist and animator who does the most wonderful paper sculptures as well. Here are a few images from her <a href="http://www.britsketch.blogspot.com" target="_new"> blog</a>. Make sure you check out her <a href="http://www.britsketch.blogspot.com" target="_new">items for sale</a> on Etsy, too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRqltXeMUrsMDYMyhHp6tOEgFmjoDX362G3ef20SqCj36tiALBIUOWrVRryZeK9UoCAFdXFeOwvBEC5QfZ9JyyDQI-W16WqOMsVsU8Occvsmi1Xj3IOCgrC7Dl_FjI8F5EccAy2U1HnrT/s1600/brittney.lee_sketchbook_small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRqltXeMUrsMDYMyhHp6tOEgFmjoDX362G3ef20SqCj36tiALBIUOWrVRryZeK9UoCAFdXFeOwvBEC5QfZ9JyyDQI-W16WqOMsVsU8Occvsmi1Xj3IOCgrC7Dl_FjI8F5EccAy2U1HnrT/s400/brittney.lee_sketchbook_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514557243600410946" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_FhujEnrbTZZnd1bU7WqfciJFmZdX7Zx-bl9VjZWt8b8pefecOVfRLmBTxCQWSkq152XYRP_ajhAJxZNm1dS3bV2D3po-VgxUbo2EvF8i2B8PwwQZIIBE__0iwr3jud4XvEWYAzD3CML/s1600/dancers_small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_FhujEnrbTZZnd1bU7WqfciJFmZdX7Zx-bl9VjZWt8b8pefecOVfRLmBTxCQWSkq152XYRP_ajhAJxZNm1dS3bV2D3po-VgxUbo2EvF8i2B8PwwQZIIBE__0iwr3jud4XvEWYAzD3CML/s400/dancers_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514557235037153922" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFUxAqgzsydQGWfs-H1KlcAb8oW-R6BpZXPVNqhqsfr3jhgnTcLQxCqZZciLO6SWJPzOWVrSXqoKv8jl0ZUWKw0pG-UyA1VxnGKMeK4OORRTgeyQrzhWrc4lP7b7hyrtz19lhTNjOPGOj/s1600/peacock_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFUxAqgzsydQGWfs-H1KlcAb8oW-R6BpZXPVNqhqsfr3jhgnTcLQxCqZZciLO6SWJPzOWVrSXqoKv8jl0ZUWKw0pG-UyA1VxnGKMeK4OORRTgeyQrzhWrc4lP7b7hyrtz19lhTNjOPGOj/s400/peacock_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514557226476577234" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAZLWgtjgODnuqVQA9MjOKtWGgwtSVNFdZSxNve4KX8Yr9BjQ17SZRs1ameHr2QMF1pSFmZwgnmIV6UnPbwjfSAZ8OoLcpT_6ZhhBIpqOe7coUeKeZX_O4DoZK-MS3ow3ikV-qG_TYBmT/s1600/Pink_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAZLWgtjgODnuqVQA9MjOKtWGgwtSVNFdZSxNve4KX8Yr9BjQ17SZRs1ameHr2QMF1pSFmZwgnmIV6UnPbwjfSAZ8OoLcpT_6ZhhBIpqOe7coUeKeZX_O4DoZK-MS3ow3ikV-qG_TYBmT/s400/Pink_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514557215683566978" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VqdQU8RglxuBcFEeQ3cLaA1lgq1GeGrEDoQuVjd7vCmZSEiRkWyUYWEZW3X6u0bQbd8jjLcNsLVdFwXXD_hgLWhOmpDF_mwb_kJxhjwSkdHcshhbSWnrT0r_1XMbNWbt5t_P903WGx8q/s1600/toucan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VqdQU8RglxuBcFEeQ3cLaA1lgq1GeGrEDoQuVjd7vCmZSEiRkWyUYWEZW3X6u0bQbd8jjLcNsLVdFwXXD_hgLWhOmpDF_mwb_kJxhjwSkdHcshhbSWnrT0r_1XMbNWbt5t_P903WGx8q/s400/toucan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514557205885638706" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRSYgwABo38l-BkYSsXenTIp3sGi9S4cK8qTNPs9FuvB8up3lfm2gX-piENSxy4JmSLqWn_5iSNXHXUUNqnfdBSD_2p1rbr9xStYlh6u_Z5bTG7pfojFtgckIpR-L814clTRsagAcf_5uz/s1600/Paris_small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRSYgwABo38l-BkYSsXenTIp3sGi9S4cK8qTNPs9FuvB8up3lfm2gX-piENSxy4JmSLqWn_5iSNXHXUUNqnfdBSD_2p1rbr9xStYlh6u_Z5bTG7pfojFtgckIpR-L814clTRsagAcf_5uz/s400/Paris_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514560833912313234" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-75637271641055913702010-09-06T09:34:00.000-07:002010-09-07T08:11:18.401-07:00Stationery GiveawayThe first day of school was always an exciting time for me. A new pencil box, a new box of crayons, a new wardrobe, and the opportunity to see my old friends and make new ones was thrilling.<br /><br />So, in honour of the first day of school, and with the idea I will get to share something with my old friends and meet new friends, I've got a Giveaway to offer to my followers. All you need to do to enter is to make sure your sweet little avatar shows up in the follower list on the blog and leave a comment which includes your choice of envelope colour. Then, next Monday, sometime before noon my time, I will pick a number via Random.org and voilá ... you may be the winner!<br /><br />Of course, if you would like to purchase a set for yourself or someone special, you can do so at my <a href="http://xandrazamora.feltandwireshop.com" target="_new">Felt & Wire</a> shop. : )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PeDeE8gmijxLug3mH3Qn9lSuUGc4FKiu8ZIifgn10ltzASYpSS0k-VklBdOfVK3i0IxkdFrD6cM8MK0T5emKo3KFsQqSRKFHSkKlHQ238EwZrHIqpDpK7X1iYP6LUuaGaeC_kbau2gQz/s1600/XYZINK-Stationery.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PeDeE8gmijxLug3mH3Qn9lSuUGc4FKiu8ZIifgn10ltzASYpSS0k-VklBdOfVK3i0IxkdFrD6cM8MK0T5emKo3KFsQqSRKFHSkKlHQ238EwZrHIqpDpK7X1iYP6LUuaGaeC_kbau2gQz/s400/XYZINK-Stationery.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513846183378386098" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-42416771020181028002010-09-05T06:44:00.000-07:002010-09-05T08:12:32.110-07:00Signs for the Bride and GroomThis sign duo is something I created for a recent wedding. What a challenge it was to write large, yet still to keep a "pointed pen" look.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriBjQNCrFR_HJVsBRaALKp8SOfC4LkJk2u4qBubPZCQJdaa0vecbeZXavoPGC14HeDl_H0XTQ8wq4zQMe-VziHEnXGQHrI6ivny5k9NGNEjvDHMDbY4QttULZHfQolzIB3SAncsaPjtZY/s1600/BrideGroomXYZINK.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriBjQNCrFR_HJVsBRaALKp8SOfC4LkJk2u4qBubPZCQJdaa0vecbeZXavoPGC14HeDl_H0XTQ8wq4zQMe-VziHEnXGQHrI6ivny5k9NGNEjvDHMDbY4QttULZHfQolzIB3SAncsaPjtZY/s400/BrideGroomXYZINK.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513425596622378850" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-9354062732848118712010-07-09T15:09:00.000-07:002010-07-09T15:31:45.275-07:00Van Gogh's PaletteAwhile back on the <a href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/lucydavies/100007607/why-preserve-van-goghs-palette" target="_new">Telegraph</a>.co.uk, there was an article entitled "Why preserve Van Gogh's palette?" which I found fascinating ... and you may as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XcIguOsNIJvvupBF91w9OpW1iFKgSvyZ6DHProEH59XmxPREXO2flJmNfyyWH6fFUw1d3BFTDqDY9GkBC4wjFWUaPNqn_A8zdtAXrlCeA1QSbOLxHhRnzkhUcXqMm4JCJ3WmNRgADjaL/s1600/vangoghpalette.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XcIguOsNIJvvupBF91w9OpW1iFKgSvyZ6DHProEH59XmxPREXO2flJmNfyyWH6fFUw1d3BFTDqDY9GkBC4wjFWUaPNqn_A8zdtAXrlCeA1QSbOLxHhRnzkhUcXqMm4JCJ3WmNRgADjaL/s400/vangoghpalette.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492032809162171298" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-69331616751816072452010-07-06T18:23:00.000-07:002010-11-09T13:21:28.180-08:00H<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvSmSAg9AwV72JtkqBS7x9ZZvROCpvKc1A0qcCjHOqbDEUKpB3ZzYz74wvfPK3FJprfbIkNBC3s_d7rEXpd9dBlWGCvzQk5Zeg90kQRWJKzoAc0iSY9kk5l6_F-bKdbVWOkawnzC2VU2e/s1600/H-XandraZamora.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvSmSAg9AwV72JtkqBS7x9ZZvROCpvKc1A0qcCjHOqbDEUKpB3ZzYz74wvfPK3FJprfbIkNBC3s_d7rEXpd9dBlWGCvzQk5Zeg90kQRWJKzoAc0iSY9kk5l6_F-bKdbVWOkawnzC2VU2e/s400/H-XandraZamora.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480485983663963330" /></a><br /> Lettered with a Mitchell nib and black gouacheXandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-71651695097379257542010-06-28T10:31:00.000-07:002010-06-28T11:22:07.254-07:00Auction For A Good CausePerhaps you will remember my <a href="http://xandrazamora.blogspot.com/2010/05/place-to-bark.html/" target="_new">post</a> from a short time ago about <a href="http://aplacetobark.html/" target="_new">A Place To Bark</a> ... well, the art has been compiled into a book and is currently up for auction on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110549148205" target="_new">eBay</a>. Won't you take a moment to check it out and, if you are able, place a generous bid on it? Not only will 100% of the proceeds will go to Bernie and the animals at <a href="http://aplacetobark.html/" target="_new">A Place To Bark</a>, but you will receive a one-of-a-kind book filled with original art. The countdown is quickly coming to an end so do check it out soon....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdDuUnwZj8ORgazIcGcRK14yW000yJAoktXmOWOrDQ4THv8EHObawTPAeRzWObw6dix2AA8fxNKBJ9BbIAoSqx9FvFRKGoINGBOC1aNyPTB3XCCZyqDR90kIH3jOYZVR0LJhm39VcjC_U/s1600/APlaceToBarkFundraiserBookOriginalArt-sm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdDuUnwZj8ORgazIcGcRK14yW000yJAoktXmOWOrDQ4THv8EHObawTPAeRzWObw6dix2AA8fxNKBJ9BbIAoSqx9FvFRKGoINGBOC1aNyPTB3XCCZyqDR90kIH3jOYZVR0LJhm39VcjC_U/s400/APlaceToBarkFundraiserBookOriginalArt-sm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487883903759708818" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-78219176235417903252010-06-25T07:48:00.001-07:002010-06-25T07:53:01.040-07:00G<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcHApuQAkbpJ_-ldi_CfKDBRqSR9VLqAVK_ujOi8UV20cWSgNwgoXHn_34bQDt_I2gz7_N5XwS3nXwW5Hj0sTN1qP9WRcUj9FfL0hyphenhyphenqVJzHdqqzX8ZoTo1SqKeOMQGQ7fFmpeiSziI_l6/s1600/G-XandraZamora.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcHApuQAkbpJ_-ldi_CfKDBRqSR9VLqAVK_ujOi8UV20cWSgNwgoXHn_34bQDt_I2gz7_N5XwS3nXwW5Hj0sTN1qP9WRcUj9FfL0hyphenhyphenqVJzHdqqzX8ZoTo1SqKeOMQGQ7fFmpeiSziI_l6/s400/G-XandraZamora.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486723496359937474" /></a><br /> Created with a Gillott 1068A and W&N Jet Black GouacheXandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924214806760021227.post-21524240558434277712010-06-17T16:27:00.000-07:002010-06-22T13:08:01.797-07:00A Lovely GiveAwayHow exciting to be part of a give-away! Particularly one curated by photographer extraordinaire <a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com/" target="_new">Elizabeth Messina</a>. To see what is in store, head over to her blog, <a href="http://www.kissthegroom.com/" target="_new">Kiss The Groom</a>, then cross your fingers and throw your name into the hat (by leaving a comment) ....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmqvQCM7T1ot_yp8LaFY8G01Hxu6xh9uR4Z38bRrsotNNM8VyTklO8GthEt9Tilu54-QqXXQuy436TvmbQZcsv13gRNtNcxS956Zv67f45LIxkHXcvyqx943lArDK4gTJe6pW7DeOj3fN/s1600/XandraZamoraElizabethMessinaLovelySigns.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmqvQCM7T1ot_yp8LaFY8G01Hxu6xh9uR4Z38bRrsotNNM8VyTklO8GthEt9Tilu54-QqXXQuy436TvmbQZcsv13gRNtNcxS956Zv67f45LIxkHXcvyqx943lArDK4gTJe6pW7DeOj3fN/s400/XandraZamoraElizabethMessinaLovelySigns.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483899883061578162" /></a>Xandra Y Zamora : Calligraphy + Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816801114723966903noreply@blogger.com0