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What's Don Been Doing?

(Click to enlarge)When he's not creating calligraphic art, he's teaching calligraphy. And when he's not teaching, he's dreaming of even better ways to "serve the words."

It seems that even in a down economy, people still love their family and friends, and still want to recognize their value for them through specially-created calligraphic art. Don has been as busy as ever creating heirlooms in the form of heartfelt poems, stirring Bible verses, wedding vows, letters and special memorial pieces for his appreciative clients all over the southeast and beyond.

FOR SALE

IN RALEIGH...

Jean Rigsbee at the Bare Wall Art Gallery and Framing, 5230 Holly Ridge Drive (adjacent to Holly Park Shopping Center on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh), carries a great selection of artworks for your home or place of business, including a complete selection of Don's prints. She's also a very creative and service-oriented framer.

The Mail Box Plus, 6040-A Six Forks Road (Twin Forks Office Center) in Raleigh, has been operated by Ms. Brenda Burke in the most genteel and customer-friendly way possible for over 27 years. In addition to her comprehensive mailing and shipping services, she carries an extensive display of Don's prints, clocks and plaques. You'll enjoy your dealings with her!

Amazing Grace Books and More at 1657 North Market Drive carries a very complete and wonderful array of Christian literature, Bibles, art works and tasteful paraphernalia, and Don's prints. It is owned and managed by Harvey and Joanna Hicks. Be prepared to get a blessing when you visit with them.

... AND ELSEWHERE

The Riverside Mill, just off of I-95 in Weldon, NC (200 Mill Street) is a recently opened, growing and eclectic collection of shops, galleries and artists from all over Eastern North Carolina. Located in a refurbished mill building in beautiful downtown Weldon, it is well worth a small, restful detour as you travel the Interstate. Don's prints, of course, are one of the highlights of the place!

ON DISPLAY

“RUGGED CROSS”, also seen on the opening page of this web site, is a three dimensional calligraphic portrayal of the last seven things that Jesus Christ said as He was dying for all our sins at Calvary. The calligraphy was done in dark brown gouache on random pieces of wood veneer which were then arranged on the cross, between visual characterizations of the two other men crucified with Him that day at Golgotha. The piece measures 25” x 40” x 6”. The work was completed in July, 2009. It is presently on display at Don's church, Friendship Baptist Church, 5510 Falls of the Neuse Road in Raleigh. Everyone is cordially invited to attend Sunday morning worship services with Don and his wife, Edith, and take the opportunity to view the work in person.

Also on display there are his “SIX BIBLICAL PIECES”, a set of six large framed verses, each in a basic color of the rainbow and a calligraphic style appropriate to the verse.

“LIGHT” is a 30” x 22” collection of Biblical verses about God as Light, written in white and yellow gouaches on a purple paste paper ground. It was created in 2006 and is presently on display at a private retreat facility at Kerr Lake. Full-, half- and quarter-size giclee prints are available.

(All of these pieces are available for sale; for details.)

TEACHING

“Pointed Pen Script Calligraphy”, also known as “Copperplate”, will be offered by Don at Meredith College in the spring. The course will be on six consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, from March 23rd through April 27th. There are still a few spaces left, so register soon through the Meredith College Community Programs Office. Secure on-line registration can be done through their web site.

Tutoring in Various and Sundry Calligraphic Subjects. Don is available to discuss your individual calligraphic interests, ambitions and education, and how a personal tutoring session or regime might help you in that regard. Please feel free to to discuss the possibilities – there is no charge for consultations.

IN THE NEWS

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