Posts by thegildedstory
Endangered or Evolving- Art of Calligraphy or Beautiful Writing!
In today’s digital age, where emails and text messages dominate conversations, there is something truly special about receiving a handwritten letter or document.
Before the era of typewriters and MS Word, people were quite dependent on the written word. A casual script for notes and simple bookkeeping and a formal one...
Unconventional Elegance: Left-Handed Calligraphy
If you’re a left-handed individual and ever wondered if calligraphy was for you then this might be an interesting read for you.
Approximately 10% of the world’s population is left-handed, while the majority (around 90%) is right-handed. The preference for using one hand over the other, is determined by our brain specifically the...
Shrinking the Canvas: A Journey into Miniature Painting and Gilding
In the wide world of art, where size often matters, miniature painting and gilding stand as unique and captivating art forms. With their intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship, miniatures have the power to transport viewers into a world of wonder and awe.
The art of miniature painting has a rich and...
Inkspiration – The Science Behind Ink
When you think of a calligrapher, what comes to your mind- A person leaning over a desk with a paper, pen, and ink right! Let’s talk about ink today.
Ink has played a pivotal role in human communication since ancient times. From the earliest cave paintings to the intricate manuscripts of...
From Scribbles to Scripts: Tracing the history of Handwriting to Calligraphy
Calligraphy and handwriting, or rather good handwriting are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct forms of writing that serve different purposes. In layman’s terms, calligraphy is a decorative writing style that uses special pens or brushes to create stylized, intricate letterforms with a consistent thickness and flow...
Keeping the Art of Calligraphy Alive
It was not too long ago that I ventured into the World of Calligraphy and when I told people I am a Calligrapher, they would ask what that meant, and to be honest, like most people, I thought it was a deliberate art of practicing good writing which is not...
