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A new album of acoustic songs by Nicholas Gurney – listen to them by clicking the image.

lluminated capitals bring a printed page to life. The skill of the ancients combined to draw the reader into the manuscript in an irresistable way. Modern digital equipment makes it easy to replicate the style if not the hand crafted … Continue reading →

To say one is in love with type is really saying you love life. I don’t know but maybe builders love buildings and architects love architecture? I love music but I can also hate music, it all depends on the … Continue reading →

Faber Castell make a lovely range of pens called the ‘PITT® artist pen’. These pens use India Ink and do not smudge when painted over using watercolour. In fact, the only thing we have to provide is artistic talent and … Continue reading →

One of the greatest joys of a new day is starting with a clean sheet of paper. Everything is possible from that moment and it’s a lovely feeling. The day doesn’t always continue in that vein but at least we … Continue reading →