Words Sword, (Quills Kill? - Quill Skill), Denis Brown, 2004.
Calligraphy & gilding on black Canson paper, 60 x 34 cm or 24" x 13"

Technique

The background features abstract writings with feathered strokes, arising from the fact that they were written on wet paper. The gilding in this work used my technique of applying cupric metals over a colour wash, and abrading the surface with pumice to allow the colour to show through.

The art of (s)Wordsmanship

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