VocabuLettering

Like one of those Word-Of-The-Day calendars, but prettier. Brought to you by neophyte letterer Danielle Chitwood, lover of portmanteaus and big words. Follow me on Instagram at @vocabulettering and @daniellechitwood. #365vocabulettering

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Apologies for the lack of regular posting here, folks, been focusing on my new venture @thetownserif (follow me there for the latest!). But I promise to be back this week with more fun, fabulous words! In the meantime, check out some of my recent work in this week's @smpliving feature: bit.ly/smpliving 📷:rachelredphotography Event design:@charlestonweekender 🍽:@westelmcharleston Table runner:@ibumovement #stylemepretty #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering (at Mixson Bath & Racquet Club)

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Hi Charleston friends! Very excited to announce that I'm teaming up with local watercolor artist @britt.bates to teach a Maker Break Workshop at @shopcandlefish 4/28! Participants will learn the basics of brush lettering (with both a Tombow brush pen and a water brush pen) AND get an intro to watercolor by creating basic greenery to adorn their own hand-lettered quote! Just in time for #MothersDay! For more info and to sign up for the class, click link in profile! #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #aquash #watercolor #waterbrush #makerbreak #candlefish #thetownserif #handlettering #workshop #charleston (at Candlefish)

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371/365: CONTRETEMPS ˈkäntrəˌtäN,ˌkôNtrəˈtäN/ noun an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence. Of the Lemony Snicket variety. Trying out my new water brush with some red India ink. 🎨 #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #contretemps

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370/365: OMBRE ▶️ adjective \ˈäm-ˌbrā\ having colors or tones that shade into each other —used especially of fabrics in which the color is graduated from light to dark Pen: Yasutomo waterbrush (small) Filled with Dr. Ph. Martin's hydrus fine art watercolor in ultramarine, dipped in Bombay red India ink to start. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #ombre

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369/365: EASTER ˈēstər/ noun the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and held (in the Western Church) between March 21 and April 25, on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #easter

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368/365: TRENCHANT ˈtren(t)SHənt/ adjective vigorous or incisive in expression or style. (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge. I read this word somewhere recently and it was used in a manner that referred to sharp wit. Which I quite liked. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #trenchant

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367/365: RENASCENT [ri-nas-uh nt, -ney-suh nt] adjective being reborn; springing again into being or vigor. Happy first day of spring! 💐🌸🌷 I've been planting seeds for all kinds of projects around here lately, big and small. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #renascent

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366/365: TARTLE this Scottish term means 'the act of hesitating while introducing someone because you’ve forgotten their name' I'm definitely guilty of the occasional TARTLE, but I really am bad with names. Which reminds me of the great quote from @mindykaling: "I don’t think it should be socially acceptable for people to say they are 'bad with names.' No one is bad with names. That is not a real thing. Not knowing people’s names isn’t a neurological condition; it’s a choice. You choose not to make learning people’s names a priority. It’s like saying, 'Hey, a disclaimer about me: I’m rude.'" #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #tartle

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What she said. 💪🏻👩🏻 #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #womansday #internationalwomensday #womensday

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365/365: ZYXT verb Zyxt is listed as the last word in the online Oxford English Dictionary, an obsolete Kentish word that is the second singular indicative present form of the verb see. Gotta say, I’m a little emotional posting this, my last word. This 365 project has been such a challenging and amazing experience — yes, exhausting and frustrating at times, but ultimately one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done! I’ve met some amazing people and received the most gracious support from friends, new and old. Super grateful to my husband, @juan_fabrega for allowing me the indulgence of drawing letters every day, and to everyone who has offered encouragement along the way! Now I’m off give my pencils a rest, put my feet up, and watch the #Oscars. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #zyxt

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364/365: PENULTIMATE pəˈnəltəmət/ adjective last but one in a series of things; second to the last. I could think of no more fitting word for today. And it’s actually one of my favorite words! I’m surprised I hadn’t used it yet. Lately I’ve had a hard time coming up with words that I haven’t already done, and I’ve actually forgotten! More than a few times, I’ve gone to start sketching a word only to realize I’d already used it. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #penultimate

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363/365: GOODFELLA noun a gangster, especially a member of a Mafia family Not just a movie title, it turns out. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #goodfella

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362/365: YOGIBOGEYBOX noun materials used by a spiritualist I just came across this word and thought it was really amusing. Would a ouija board qualify, I wonder? #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #yogibogeybox

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361/365: SAUCIER sôsˈyā,ˈsôsēər/ noun a chef who prepares sauces. Seems like a very specific occupation, but hey, I love a good sauce so I'm not complaining. #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #saucier #chef

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360/365: MALARKEY məˈlärkē/ noun meaningless talk; nonsense. In honor of my dear friend @freeponies late, great dad who apparently had a real sharp vocabulary. Also, OMG I JUST HIT THE 360s. Could it be?? Only 5 more words?! #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #malarkey

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Almost 360 words later and my trusty set of #blackwing pencils is still kickin'! I have mad love for these little guys (some littler than others). 😍😍😍 #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering

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359/365: KAFKAESQUE ˌkäfkəˈesk/ adjective characteristic or reminiscent of the oppressive or nightmarish qualities of Franz Kafka's fictional world. I love a good literary reference. Which also explains why I often like to refer to things as Dickensian. And just to prove that I am of the times, today I called a TV show "Apatovian." #365vocabulettering #type #typography #lettering #handlettering #typographie #thedailytype #typedaily #typespire #typegang #goodtype #design #art #illustration #thedesigntip #handmadefont #ligaturecollective #vocabulary #handdrawn #slowroastedco #calligritype #vocabulary #typematters #typeworship #todaystype #lettering_co #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #brushlettering #kafkaesque #kafka