Friday, July 9, 2010

Free Vintage Clip Art - Spencerian Banner Graphics


Spencerian Banner Graphics Today


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This style of drawing is referred to as "Spencerian Drawing" and was actually used as an exercise to practice calligraphy, the decorative art of handwriting.  These little drawings were a way for the student to practice makng their p's and q's.
The most well known calligraphy instructor was Platt Rogers Spencer and we now know his method of teaching the art of calligraphy as Spencerian drawing.

I hope you enjoy these images and can find a way to use them !