Blue Illuminated Letters

Posted on March 1, 2016 by raoulpat

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Several weeks ago, I took Harvest Crittendon‘s Illuminated Initials class, and was so inspired that I created illuminated initials for several of my friends’ birthdays. Media: gouache, Finetec Inca gold and gold leaf on Arches hot press watercolor paper.

I’m on a roll!

About raoulpat

I got started as a calligrapher in 2009, and haven't put my pen down since. Some of the services that I provide are wedding calligraphy, quinceañera calligraphy, envelope addressing, place cards and transforming inspirational citations into framable artwork.

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4 Responses to Blue Illuminated Letters

frustrationexists says:

March 1, 2016 at 12:58 am

> Thank you for posting this, Raoul, absolutely dazzling — your best work (everything you post turns out to be “your best work”!!) Congratulations on the roll you’re on, may it continue to surprise you with marvelous blessings like these (& of course I’m as green as envy can be green! . . . Best love, alan

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Sandra says:

March 1, 2016 at 1:12 am

Cousin Raoul, these are unbelievable! I’m sure you are enjoying yourself immensely with your art. Thank you for sharing and allowing us all to see your beautiful creations. Hugs,
Sandra

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Martha Boccalini says:

March 1, 2016 at 2:33 am

Raoul, once again you demonstrate such talent and creativity. Stunning examples. Thanks. Martha

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dotyuki says:

March 1, 2016 at 3:11 am

They are beautiful Raoul!

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