Introduction to this Blog

Greetings on May 22,2008:

My name is Cindy . For over 30 years, I have enjoyed doing calligraphy professionally and for my own enjoyment. The artistic, expressive forming of letters is intensely satisfying. I love color, especially blues and greens.

Drawing on a love of genealogy, I have created lovely family tree charts in many forms. My favorite artform is the fraktur. These were done by the Pennsylvania Dutch/Deutsch itinerate artists in the 1800's to document births, baptisms, marriages, blessings and religious instruction. Usually colorful and primitive, the combination of drawing and text is enchanting.

Other arts-related interests include drawing, painting furniture, making jewelry and photography. I enjoy art museums and shows, as well as reading about a variety of art and artists.

I have collected over 1700 quotations about art and artists, creativity, imagination, music, and related areas, love, family and friendship, some of which I plan to share here and do in calligraphy.

For inspiration, I read various publications, and observe the world around me.

I also enjoy going to flea markets, yard sales, thrift and antique stores both to explore the unexpected and just because I find the treasure hunt so enjoyable! Since I collect novelty salt and pepper shakers, I look a lot. Repurposing has been a way of life, and a lot of fun as well.

This blog is a new experience, so please be patient as I work through the process of expressing myself on the web.

May your day be blessed!

Sincerely,

Cindy