Author Archives: quilligraphy

About quilligraphy

Pressed flower and calligraphy artist specializing in stationery designs that celebrate life and beauty.

Some thoughts on inspiration

Posted on April 10, 2013 by quilligraphy

My guides for inspiration.   Keep your eyes wide open for inspiration! Look for a beautiful sunset.  Feast your eyes on the perfection of flowers – the perfection of their colors and of their conformation. Did you realize that none … Continue reading →

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Trying a new art technique

Posted on March 19, 2013 by quilligraphy

As an artist, it is always challenging and fun to try a new technique. So recently,  my friend, Sally, and I got together to try a new technique using pressed flowers.  This was a new process that we learned through … Continue reading →

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Volunteering for OLLI

Posted on February 13, 2013 by quilligraphy

There are many rewards to volunteering especially when you are retired.  I often wonder how I ever had time to work. One of my most rewarding volunteer stints has been being on the curriculum committee for OLLI (Osher Life Long … Continue reading →

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January in the pressed flower artist’s world

Posted on January 28, 2013 by quilligraphy

There is not much pressing going on in January.  It is time to plan my year for art promotions,  art production, and to go to the movies. Art promotions will include me joining the King’s Courtyard Collective Gallery at 124 … Continue reading →

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How to make Pressed Flower bookmarks

Posted on January 22, 2013 by quilligraphy

  Making pressed flower bookmarks is fun and quite easy.  Above are the basic instructions.  You can make them and take them to a copy center where they can laminate them for you. Figure out how many bookmarks you can … Continue reading →

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