Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, renowned for bridging Eastern and Western spirituality, is the 2015 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award recipient. I am very honored to have created the presentation certificate for the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa. Bishop Martin Amos is shown presenting the piece which is a combination of calligraphy, computer graphics and slate inscription.

Summer 2015 Photos-TypeCon and Atlanta!

Paul Herrera took his Imperial Roman brush writing class on the road in July and drove to Denver, Colorado for CONDENSED TypeCon 2015. His one-day workshop was held at the Art Institute of Colorado on the third floor. He used the elevator rather than climb the stairs to get to his classroom. Herrera then gave the opening lecture on Saturday morning at the presentation hall of the Sheraton hotel in downtown Denver. The Life and Times of Edwrad M. Catich featured the published work of Father Catich and pointed out how Catich’s Imperial Romans were used as the model for the Adobe typeface “Trajan.”

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Father Catich’s artwork and Herrera’s will be in included in the upcoming Speedball Textbook, 24^th Edition, A Comprehensive guide to Pen& Brush Lettering.

Herrera recently traveled (by airplane this time) to Atlanta, Georgia to conduct a two-day workshop on brush writing. He explained how the Imperial Roman letter form was written and then cut into the marble slab at the base of the Trajan Column in Rome. Students used charts developed by Father Edward Catich to understand the proper proportions of the Roman letter form. They then went through writing drills with the brush before writing out the entire alphabet. The class was held at the beautiful and spacious Sam Flax art supply store in Atlanta. Herrera enjoyed his time with his hosts and the members of the Friends of the Alphabet. He gave the Life and Times illustrated lecture to their monthly meeting on Monday night. He flew home the next day through beautiful weather to the lovely Midwest where he resides.

Paul Herrera "On The Road!!" Summer 2015

Paul Herrera at TypeCon 2015 in Denver, Colorado

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Thursday, August 13th

Full-Day Session
9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Full day workshops break for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

Brush-Written Imperial Romans

Paul Herrera

Cost: $100
Maximum Participants: 20
Location: Art Institute of Colorado

This workshop will guide you through a hands-on understanding of the Imperial Roman Alphabet as you utilize an inside-out approach to these timeless letterforms. You will learn the special characteristics and ‘personality’ of the brush as contrasted with hard-tool calligraphy while practicing the essential elements of the classical Roman. Before the workshop is done you will move on to writing out the entire alphabet in the same manner as the ancient Roman inscription maker would do prior to cutting the letters in stone. A short inscription cutting demonstration will be provided as an addition to the class.

During the Weekend (TBA):

The Life and Times of Father Edward M. Catich

An illustrated lecture by Paul Herrera

Reverend Edward M. Catich has an international reputation as a calligrapher, teacher, scholar and artist. He was also a professional Chicago sign painter and musician in the 1920’s while he attended the Art Institute. In addition to being an artist, Catich was also an accomplished musician! Many of Father Catich’s works will be shown as illustrations of his life during the presentation. Paul Herrera was a student, apprentice and friend of Father Catich. He traveled with him, worked with him and taught with him at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery in Davenport, Iowa.

THE PASSIONATE PEN: The 34th International Calligraphy Conference

Gather with other calligraphers from across the globe to study and share your love of the calligraphic arts. Join us at THE PASSIONATE PEN at Sonoma State University, in Rohnert Park, California, for a stimulating week exploring all aspects of the field: calligraphy, typography, book arts, printmaking, paper craft and more. The Passionate Pen is a week-long, residential conference for all—amateurs to professionals—who have an interest in the lettering arts. Connect with old friends and make new ones in the splendor of wine country.

Paul will be teaching a one day workshop and a four day class. as well as providing opportunities for one-on-one tutorials.





UNDERSTANDING BRUSH WRITTEN IMPERIAL ROMANS
One-Day Class, Sunday, July 26
Beginner/Intermediate
Lettering
This class will guide you through a hands-on understanding of the Imperial Roman alphabet as you utilize an inside-out approach to these timeless letterforms. You will learn the special characteristics and personality of the brush as contrasted with hard-tool calligraphy while practicing the essential elements of the classical Roman. Before the day is done you will move on to writing out the entire alphabet in the same manner as the ancient Roman inscription maker would do prior to cutting the letters in stone. A short inscription cutting demonstration will be provided as an addition to the class.

Supply List

• Water container
• ½″ soft bristle brush
• Tempera or gouache colors
• Newsprint paper
• Cardstock

Supply fee: $10

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SLATE INSCRIPTION CUTTING
Four-Day Class, Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31All LevelsLettering

This class will introduce the novice to the use of a mallet and chisel to carve V-cut letters or designs into slate in the style of ancient classical inscription cutting. Students will learn the basics of cutting straight lines, curves and how to join the two in creating letters. Instruction will be given on how to layout practice strokes, select mallets and chisels and how to transfer their personal designs onto slate prior to carving. Mallets and ¼ inch chisels will be provided for class use and they will also be available for purchase for students to take home if they so desire. Students will have a choice of a 5″ x 7″ or 8″ x 10″ piece of slate to work on for their final project. Each student will take home a slate that they have carved. I will display my own finished cut inscriptions for use as models in the classroom.

Supply List

• Students will bring their own lettering/design on paper for a 5″ x 7″ or 8″ x 10″ flat stone
• 1 fluid oz. jar of Dr. Martin’s bleedproof white
• Ball point pen
• #1 soft-bristle spotter brush
• One bottle of black India ink
• Acrylic paint (if desired) for painting the finished cut letters

Mallets, ¼ inch chisels, select pieces of slate, and miscellaneous finishing materials will be provided by the instructor.

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