Last week I wrote a post called A Mother & Her Uppercase R. I received stories and encouragement from various readers, but one request caught me off guard. A fellow blogger asked me to post a sample of how I write my daughter’s name. Why didn’t I think of that?!?! So I decided to focus my next post on handwriting.
I’m a writer. Long before I began blogging I was an avid journaler (And yes, I believe I just made up a word. Writers get to do that, you know.). I rarely go anywhere without my notebook and planner in hand. There’s something about a pen and paper that speaks to my soul.
I remember things better when I write them down by hand. The handwritten word is art to me. Each letter is an expression of my life and energy. I’ve written posts on the power of words, but I believe that a word written by hand carries even greater power. I love blogging, but my handwriting allows me to express myself on an even deeper level. It’s an extension of my personality.
So here are a few samples of my favorite art form. As requested, I’m including a sample of daughter’s name and (and yes, I used a capital R). It’s adorable because right after I made it, she erased my version and drew her own. So I posted her’s too and saved the best for last. It just goes to show that our children really do mimic us in nearly every way.
5 Examples of My Favorite Art Form
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
What is your favorite form of art and self-expression? What about it speaks to your soul?
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
Brittany – these are awesome! #3 was so thought provoking.
I used to paint all the time but now it feels like I don’t have as much time to create (between homeschooling, home maintenance, and blogging).
Sewing is my other fun and creative art form.
Thanks so much for sharing.
xoxo
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
I almost forgot to mention… thanks for linking this up to the #SHINEbloghop.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
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Brittany says
I’m so glad to hear you liked No. 3. It’s one of my favorites; simple but meaningful. I’m reminded of my worth and value every time I look at it. Time to create is something that has to be built into my schedule and it honestly rarely happens. It’s usually the first thing to go when my to-do list starts to grow. But I see blogging as creating as well. What we create as bloggers is just as important and marvelous as other forms of art. Also, I’m so jealous that you can sew! Thanks for visiting my faithful friend :)
Ann says
I love all of these. I love doodling and writing out fun things all the time. my latest obsession is taking over the chalkboard after my lil one hits the sheets :)
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Brittany says
I’m so glad to hear this! I think we tend to view doodling as frivolous once we “grow up.” But it is so awesome and therapeutic; a fabulous way of self-expression and fun. Thanks for visiting and commenting!
Jennifer says
This is a really neat and creative idea. I remember looking at my grandmother’s handwriting as a child and thinking how beautiful it was. I really think handwriting says something about a person. PS. You have really nice handwriting too ; )
Brittany says
Thanks for your compliments and for stopping by. I think it’s neat how, as we age, we develop our own sense of style as we write. Sometimes it gets sloppy and sometimes it gets pretty. What I REALLY should have posted is a picture of my training notebook for my new job. It is full of illegible scribbles that will need to be transcribed this weekend if I ever hope to be able to read and use them in the future. Thanks for commenting :)
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Brittany says
Thanks so much! I’ve definitely addicted to browsing their website. It is a dangerous place…. Thanks for visiting and commenting (and getting me hooked)!
Jamie says
That is beautiful!! What a great way to make your personal life into artwork – I love it!! #ibabloggers
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Brittany says
Thanks! It’s just a fun hobby to me. I’m not very good at drawing, but I enjoy making art using handwriting. It’s my “thing” I guess ;-) Thanks for stopping by; love my fellow #ibabloggers