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The Calligraphy of Winter

The Calligraphy of Winter

paper and ink; snow and trees

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Nov 27, 2021
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“Calligraphy is a geometry of the soul which manifests itself physically.” —Plato

Is there any softer sound than snow falling on snow? I am off the path in a clearing in the winter woods when a clump of new snow falls from high in the trees to land on the deep snow of the forest floor. I drove a few hours north with my inkmaking kit to forage for colour …

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