On the top are the words of Cicero:" A room without books is like a body without a soul". This Roman, who died in 43 BC, was obviously a reader. Below is a quote from John Ruskin, (1819 -1900.) " No Book is worth anything until it has been read". There are a few other framed selections around the room.
My work is dated 2004, which kind of caught me by surprise. Where did all those years go ? The good thing is I am still pleased with how it looks, which as an artist is always what we want.
I chose to write in the Uncial style of alphabet, historically one of the oldest, used in the earliest manuscripts. I like this hand and it seemed the correct choice since I could add decorative embellishments. It's fun to do that.
Calligraphy is such an ancient art form. It has stood the test of time and reminds us how important a tool is the the human hand. I am pleased to see my own calligraphy is still an art form that lasts.
