Reggie Ezell - Lettering styles inspired by the Saint John’s Bible - Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 26, May 24, 2025

The greatest work of art in western calligraphy and illumination in the last 500 years is the Saint John’s Bible.       saintjohnsbible.org

It is written out in essentially four different lettering styles: incipit, standard bible script, free form capitals, and versals. We will be analyzing, writing out, and creating finished works inspired by and based on these.

Lettering styles inspired by the Saint John’s Bible
Reggie Ezell

All the classes will be on Zoom. They will be recorded and available to students for at least  two months after the class dates.

Feb 15, March 15, April 26, May 24,
11 am to 5 pm Central time US & Canada

More info: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6ixnslsgxxgnu5ij5opf1/h?rlkey=b9oajey32a56rwv7laa2vou98&dl=0  

Cost: $400

To enroll click on my website link  www.reggieezell.com 
On my home page, you will immediately find instructions for signing up. Hope to spend time with you. 

Supply List:

-Although I highly recommend Mitchell nibs you may use Brause, Tape, or Speedball broad edge nibs if that is what you are accustomed to. Have at least one size of each nib: 1mm through 3mm.  See the “Broad Edge Nib Equivalency” sheet. If you are using Mitchell nibs make sure you have a couple of reservoirs.

During our Zoom sessions I assume most people don't have enough table space to set up a slant board (which I use for all of my “real work“) and will have to work flat. Hence the need for nibs with reservoirs.

-N04 -Mitchell Nibs -- at least 2 each of sizes 2 through 4 as well as one each of the other sizes
-Although I highly recommend Mitchells you may use Brause, Tape,or Speedball broad edge nibs if that is what you are accustomed to.
-N05 - Reservoirs for Mitchell nibs (5)
-N70 - Brause EF 66 Nibs, 2 or 3
-N16 - Speedball B Nibs — B-2, B-3, B-4
-N09 - Speedball Nibs, C-1, C-2 C-3
-N98 - Hunt 513EF nib(ball pointed)
- or Other nibs that are your favorite  
- H39 - Double-ended wooden pen handle, round barrel, at least one
- S650 - Mechanical Pencil (lead holder)
- 2H lead for Mechanical Pencil
- S859 -Pencil Lead Pointer (sharpener) for mechanical pencil
- E40 -White vinyl eraser, preferably pencil shaped
- S271 -18” or longer ruler
- P21 -Grid Pad made for calligraphy
- I70 -Moon Palace Sumi Ink (if you want to use ink vs. gouache,  watercolor, or stick ink)
- If you have your own black ink stick and grinding stone use those, Otherwise if you wish to purchase them I highly recommend is this:
- IS10 - Black stick ink: either Boku Undo 30210 or 30213
- IS19 - Ink stone: Boku Undo 24025
- WNWC1 & 2 - Winsor-Newton gouaches or watercolors (see attached list)
- BR43 - Mixing Brush (cheap hog hair bristle), 2 or 3
- S679 - 6-part mixing pan (2 or more)                          
- BR26 - Good pointed watercolor brushes, sizes 1 and 00
- S870 - Water bottle with dropper (or pipette) and distilled water
- Paper Towels
- S699 - Scotch Removable tape  
- I84 - Winsor Newton Gum Arabic
- S123 - Gum Sandarac - powdered form in a pouch
- P119 - Pacon 80 lb drawing paper (100 sheet pack) for practice
- PA42 - Arches HP 90 lb. watercolor paper 20 sheets: 8 ½ x 11

As of Jan 10, 2024 this is the complete list. If any other items come up I will give you as much lead time as possible. In the meantime John Neal and Paper & Ink Arts should have everything you need. Please avoid “substitutes” at places like Joanns, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.

*A few recommended Winsor Newton gouaches or watercolors:

-Alizarin Crimson
-Red Ochre
-Cadmium Red Pale
-Payne’s Gray
-Indigo
-Permanent White
-Ivory Black
-Winsor Green (Blue Shade)
-Winsor Lemon