Reggie Ezell - Lettering Styles Inspired by the Saint John’s Bible - Feb 24, March 23, April 20, May 18

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

Feb 24, March 23, April 20, May 18
11 am to 5 pm Central time US & Canada

All the classes will be on Zoom.
Available to students for at least two months after the class dates.

Cost: $250

To register: www.reggieezell.com

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.

• N70 - Brause EF 66 Nibs,
• H39 - Double-ended wooden pen handle, round barrel, at least one
• S650 - Mechanical Pencil (lead holder)
• S651 - 2H lead for Mechanical Pencil
• S649 - Pencil Lead Pointer (sharpener) for mechanical pencil
• E06 - 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 this: IS10 or IS11 Black stick ink: John Neal- either Boku Undo 30210 or 30213
• IS19 Ink stone: Boku Undo 24025
• WNG1, WNG2, WNG3, WNG4, WNWC1, WNWC2, WNWC3, WNWC4 - Winsor-Newton gouaches or watercolors. Here are 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

• 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
• S1017 -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
• PS42 -Arches HP 90 lb. watercolor paper 1 sheet

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 Books should have everything you need. Please avoid “substitutes” at places like Joanns, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc.