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One art technique I always really liked, if not admired, is calligraphy with sticks. I once met an Arab artist who had become a master of the technique thanks to a regular and religious practice. Perhaps I like it because it is almost a form of religion and I don't want any of those that are "on offer". It attracts me because it feels extremely good when I draw with a simple wooden stick. I am not so much a calligrapher but this aspect or possibility is pleasurable to me too, because I always had a thing for letters, font types and typography altogether (see the earlier post on typo). I feel freer with a natural tool and some flowy ink or water. I will try to explore and experiment with this tool from now on, even though I haven't found the right wood yet to make the sticks out of. Anyway maybe there is no right one and I also prefer to draw or sketch something with whatever I have. It lets me free once again and my creativity grows greater. Mistakes I will make and I want to make them, one by one... I hope this technique will accompany me as I continue to travel...
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I've got tons of blogs and portfolios on the net. It isn't spring time at all (is there such a thing as digital seasons on the web anyway?), but I am going to do a big clean up. I wish to only keep this livejournal and the community, a facebook account and 2 current emails. I know it won't be possible cause I also have a linkedin account and a google videos account on which I have friends contacts. And because my woman and I travel constantly, it's a good way to stay in touch with them friends. Anyways. I feel I need to do that. For peace of mind. I'll keep posting drawing and pics here through our travelling blog. (aaaah! Another one!!)
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ON CHOSING THE RIGHT FONT: A highly enlightening but mostly comprehensive article on the topic from Ross Henderson of McMurdo Multimedia. Where it seems not to exist any technical or tangible answer to the matter, the describe approach here is most logical. The advice is to "impersonificate" the text. Read on... source: graphic-design.com The voice of typography "Which typeface should I use" is a very frequent question. A 'simple' guide simply doesn't exist but some very simple concepts do. For years I've made only two points about headline or display fonts in my Creative layout techniques workshops:
1) use typography voice, and
2) exploit typography message. For instance, what does the following line of type say to you: 
Let's take a look and see how to discover an 'easy' answer to the very difficult question of Which Typeface to Use Open your eyes and listen Of the hundreds of typography books I've read, I've gleaned hundreds of different opinions but no 'simple' solutions. Only one hits the bull's eye -- Jan White, author of Editing by Design, said:
"Open your eyes and listen." This is the one, single suggestion that satisfies. All fonts carry two visual characteristics that give designers a free ride. (Well, those who actually recognize these characteristics.) After the legibility and readability issues are solved, we're still left with that one nagging question, which face.
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