workshop sample project from
denis brown's teachings of polyrhythmic design & layered lettering

I was one of several individuals taking part in a private calligraphic retreat in Indiana this summer, studying Manipulated Italics, Polyrhythmic & Layered Lettering with Denis Brown, the world's foremost calligrapher.
If you are unfamiliar with his incredible work, please visit http://www.quillskill.com/ .

This is merely a rough "finished" project, completed in a workshop atmosphere. It'll be used as a starting point for future works. Above piece consists of gouache applied with cola pen, gold leaf on layers of mylar.
Many thanks to Denis for photographing the image and working his magic with PhotoShop.