2.28.2012

chalk typography.

a piece from last weekend.

I'm that nerd at the bookstore who stops dead in her tracks, because she likes the typography on the cover of a book. This may or may not have happened last week at the grocery store, too (it was a really nice apple sign, okay?) My mom smiled and nodded, but was probably just wondering how on earth she raised such an odd daughter...

I love fonts. I really do. However, I fail miserably at typography. Or any form of graphic design, to be honest. I much prefer tangible mediums, such as pencils and oil paints. Last summer, I painted a chalkboard wall in my bedroom. Needless to say, chalk has become a new favourite medium of mine. And though I still have so much to learn, I'm loving this juxtaposition of digital typeface and good old-fashioned handwriting.

What's your favourite art medium?

xx
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35 comments:

  1. Chloe M. Kookogey28 February 2012 at 13:04

    You're certainly not alone, Abbey — I love typography too. :) Your Fernweh piece is amazing. How neat to have a chalkboard wall in your bedroom! We have one in our family room, where we write good quotes, Scripture verses, or just random doodles.

    Thanks for sharing with us!

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth Rose

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  2. Gabby28 February 2012 at 13:55

    I love it. I love it and you are awesome at typography. It's lovely.

    Gabby

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  3. Rachel Greene28 February 2012 at 14:10

    I LOVE this!! You did a great job!!

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  4. Mary28 February 2012 at 14:16

    Wow! Good job!

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  5. Jocee28 February 2012 at 14:17

    you "fail miserably" at typography? if you fail miserably at typography then i hate cupcakes. {in other words, you're beastly at it} seriously. i've tried it and it's so hard! you're just amazing. and fonts? guilty pleasure. i know exactly what you mean. :))
    -jocee <3

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  6. isabella28 February 2012 at 14:19

    I love typography & fonts as well. :) This is awesome!

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  7. Hannah Nicole28 February 2012 at 14:29

    Lovely, lady! Typography fans, for the win. :) x

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  8. carlotta cisternas28 February 2012 at 14:37

    oh you. everything your hand touches is magic. teach me your ways? ;) xo twin sis

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  9. simi28 February 2012 at 14:39

    gah. that is gorgeous. come over and teach me, please?
    xo.

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  10. Sarah Jane28 February 2012 at 14:43

    You are fabulous with chalk! Love it! My favorite medium right now is pencil. Currently I am working on a graphite portrait of my cat!!

    By the way, you write so very beautifully and descriptively :)

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  11. MaryRachel Bulkeley28 February 2012 at 15:36

    That's lovely. I know what you mean! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who stops to stare at shop signs (instead of what's actually in the shop). ;)

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  12. Hope28 February 2012 at 16:17

    This is amazing!

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  13. Anonymous28 February 2012 at 16:43

    Typhography & fonts are so important. They really are! Me and my brother have endless discussions about our hate of Comic Sans, the pros and cons of Times New Roman and his love for Arial sans serif.
    Your work is beautiful. I'd love to master hand-lettering this year!

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  14. Unknown28 February 2012 at 16:55

    i fail miserably at typography -- you do not. i wish i knew a good teacher =)

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  15. Inna28 February 2012 at 17:09

    Ooh, I love what you did! So fabulous!!

    I draw and doodle mostly. Pens, pencils, color pencils.
    But lately I've started trying some watercolor, and I *love* it!!

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  16. Emily Ann Putzke28 February 2012 at 17:36

    Wow!! That's awesome!!

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  17. kimberly28 February 2012 at 19:22

    I do believe you've made me fall in love with chalkboard paint. :) And I probably am better at drawing then graphic design still, but I'm hoping to get better. :)

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  18. Grace28 February 2012 at 19:43

    I <3 it!!! I saw a young lady paint her desk with chalkboard paint, and I have fallen in love with the idea ever since.

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  19. mary ann28 February 2012 at 21:25

    this is sooo cool! I've always wanted to paint my room with chalkboard paint. I'm just waiting until somebody comes up with pink chalkboard paint. them i'm all set :)

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    1. Abbey29 February 2012 at 16:36

      well, you're in for a treat, then. most interior shops mix chalkboard paint in any colour you'd like. :)

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    2. carlotta cisternas29 February 2012 at 17:22

      and if you don't want to go to an interior shop, you can even make your own! :) http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html

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    3. mary ann7 March 2012 at 20:32

      REALLY? my life is made. thankyouthankyouthankyou!

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  20. Jenn Noelle28 February 2012 at 21:29

    oh me too, me too. I adore typography, and though I have much too learn graphic design-wise, I love doodling and such. this piece is gorgeous! you're so talented, abbey. (:

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  21. Christina28 February 2012 at 23:03

    LOVE this! I'm such a font nerd too- I see shirts and books and signs and say, "oh that's lobster 1.4!" or "there's violation!"

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  22. katie josephine d28 February 2012 at 23:17

    I love chalkboards and typography as well. Such a beautiful sign!

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  23. Yana29 February 2012 at 02:05

    Beautiful! Lately I've been getting into watercolors, so I'm excited to get better at it. :)

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  24. Carmel Elizabeth29 February 2012 at 02:11

    Chalkboard wall in your bedroom? That's so neat. :)
    Love the Ferweh poster sketch. So neat. My personal alley is graphic design - I can predict what it will look like, instead of just hoping my handwriting will turn out well. :)

    hugs,
    ~bree

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  25. Meredith Sledge29 February 2012 at 12:37

    WOAHHHHHHH. You are so good at chalkboard stuff, Abbey! Loooooove it.

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  26. Unknown29 February 2012 at 14:06

    Talk about talent! Girlie, your typography is so good. The real stuff is better - in other words, knowing how to do typography online is nothing compared to knowing how to do it well in real life!

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  27. Rachel29 February 2012 at 18:01

    You definitely do not fail at typography! I've never seen such lovely chalk art. And I'm a total font nerd, too. ;)

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  28. Bethany1 March 2012 at 02:21

    This is so pretty! I love typography.

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