Renate’s Calligraphy

Special poems, certificates, placecards, addressed envelopes, artwork–there are many uses for elegant hand-lettering.

Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild

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Calligraphy demonstrations introduce the public to different styles. Here are some of the more common “hands” that you might see at a demo featuring calligraphers from the Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild. Our Guild is based in Calgary, meets monthly, puts out a great journal and continues to promote the love of letters. Check it out at http://www.bvcg.ca.

We had a fabulous response at our tables set up in Jubilee Auditorium during Alberta Ballet’s “Madame Butterfly”. Many customized bookmarks were given to patrons as a souvenir of our time at this beautiful venue.

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Pointed Brush lettering

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Brush letters & Flowers- Renate  This Franz Kafka quotation and the flowers were both created with pointed brushes.

 

 

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“Solstice” is one of Keith’s poems from PUFFS OF BREATH. I used a very large brush to indicate the background peony.

 

Meadow Tree - artwork and pointed brush lettering by Renate, words by Keith

“Meadow Tree” is one of Keith’s poems from PUFFS OF BREATH.   I painted the background and lettered the words with pointed brushes. This  20 by 20 inch stretched canvas was one of my submissions to the 2013 Creative Showcase at the Calgary Stampede & Exhibition.

Alberta Flood Rose Project

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This wild rose is Renate’s contribution to the Alberta Flood Rose Project. Hundreds of artists took part in creating 4 by 4 inch representations of our provincial flower to symbolize hope for the future of many individuals and families impacted by the June floods. Read more about this amazing project at http://www.thealbertafloodroseproject.com.