Day 3 (L. Doctor, "Speak to Me..."), Movement

 Laurie's class is SO inspiring...right up my alley.

(And just to share how so, she starts out with a somewhat meditative part, grounding us, and focusing on our breath, then reads a poem that fits the theme. Her voice is also very calming, and it really sets the tone. Reminds me a bit of my Journal Challenge with Nadia Coburn.) *At times, I may even go for a quick nature walk before I start in, just to get more inspired, as that helps my creativity.

Today's theme was "Movement".

I'm showing this piece first, as i just thought the cropped part of it looked cool.

and here's the full part of this section (on its side). Using our own handwriting and a fine point black pen, we were to write in somewhat script format, while really focusing on lengthening the ascenders and descenders. (I have too many loops.) We were also to try and move our whole arm, to really get that flow going. 

My only struggle with this, is that I work better if I have something specific to letter vs. just words. If we're to letter just words, i find myself thinking to much of what to letter.

Here is the full practice sheet, but with touch-ups.

And before.

We started out with "waves" or rolling hills (upper left) in pencil. I then went back and erased, and using 2 B-nibs (5&6), went over the words with navy blue FWPress ink, trying to alternate thick and thin. (*this reminded me a bit of my "Waves" piece from earlier this year: https://foldedpenfan.blogspot.com/2025/05/waves.html -- totally fits with the theme.)

Close up, where I filled in with ink.

(I started with words, reminiscent of the ocean, but then just started writing whatever came to mind.)

The next part (Top Right) was filling in 1" squares with varying shades of yellows and greens (mixing from the blues of Days 1 & 2.

Next was the black pen (Lower Left, b/4 touch-ups), and finally, using my Pentel pointed brush and the yellows and green w/c's, lettered marks and words to represent tall grasses (Bottom Right). I forgot to take a pic with just the brush, as I added script lettering over it, using my Nikko G pointed pen and darker green w/c ink as well as some walnut ink.

Close up after touch-ups.

I wasn't sure what to letter, until I read the poem, "Invitation", by Mary Oliver. I found it perfect!

*Laurie actually read another Mary Oliver poem, one that was quite long, but I cannot remember the name. I then went and read a few more of her poems, and found them lovely, so much so, i hope to letter a few in the future.

Here is a closer look. I plan to redo, but found this not bad!

*I actually did redo, and will post separately, later!

close up.

another close up.

I only have 2 more days, and will be so bummed when it's over. BUT I'm glad I have lifetime access, as I can always redo and maybe find more inspo!

*This class (Day 3) also inspired yet ANOTHER original poem from me, as she asked us to reflect on "Who am I?" So, I started writing some musings on this, but instead, a poem emerged! (entitled, "I Am...") -- will share my work for it later!