Rick Paulus - A Tour of Versals - Mar 12 & 19, 2026
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Join us for two evenings with Rick Paulus by Zoom Paul with give us an overview of Versals as well as a more in-depth instruction and demo on two or three specific topics; Classic Versals, Lombardic V…
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Join us for two evenings with Rick Paulus by Zoom Paul with give us an overview of Versals as well as a more in-depth instruction and demo on two or three specific topics; Classic Versals, Lombardic Versals, Contemporary Versals. Versals, those beautiful capital letters that traditionally indicate the beginning of bodies of text, have drawn our eyes to the page for centuries. Versals are typically colorful, often decorated, and always full of life, no matter how simply drawn. Beginning with a simple analysis of the Roman alphabet, we will embark on a journey through the ages with Versals as our guide. Participants in this workshop will be gently guided through a process of developing their very own constructed, or drawn, Versals letters with the benefit of historical reference to draw from.
A Tour of Versals
Rick Paulus, Hosted By Red Deer Letting Arts Guild
A Tour of Versals
Rick Paulus, Hosted By Red Deer Letting Arts Guild
Live (Also recorded for later viewing)
03/12/2026 & 03/19/2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Mountain
Class Cost : 65.40 CDN
All Skill Levels
Registration Contact Email: Mplain87@gmail.com
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980434713540?aff=oddtdtcreator
Supply List:
- Pen holders (H133, H134)
- Broad edge nibs and pointed pens. We will typically be working with smaller broad edge nibs or pointed pens (N09, N02, N70, N72)
- Ink — Black ink (Sumi Moon Palace recommended) (I70)
- Gouache — Small tube(s) (Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Schmincke….) or pan set (HG702, HG800-5)
- Watercolor — Small tube(s) or pans (Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Dr. Martin, QoR…..) (DS100,WNWC1)
- Fine, pointed brushes (000, 00, and 1 are a good range of sizes) The smaller and finer, the better, for detail work. (BR26-S4)
- An old “retired” small brush for mixing colors (can be poor quality!) The more, the merrier! (BR02)
- Paper — Tracing paper, Mixed media paper of your choosing. (P112, P101)
- Paint palette — a small well palette will do just fine. porcelain, enamel, or plastic (S747, S2006)
- Sharp Pencil — I like to use a medium-hard lead, .05, HB mechanical pencil. Others prefer a softer lead, still others prefer good -ol’ wooden pencils with frequent sharpening. Just so long as you keep it sharp! (PL38, PL21)
- Erasers — Clean plastic eraser such as Staedtler/Mars, Tombow, or clean kneaded eraser. (PL13, PL09)
- Ruler — Metal will give you more accurate measuring and a good, straight, sharp edge. (S270)
- Tape — Artist tape, or removable scotch tape, 1/2” or 3/4” roll. (S1145, S1661)
- Water container and paper towels or clean up cloths (S1695)
Optional:
- Slant board/desk that slants up to 20 degrees or more. (not required but highly recommended)
- Any stiff board, even two pieces of Foamcor taped together, measuring at least 18” x 20” (Masonite works best; gatorfoam, and plexiglass work well also)
- T square
- Triangle
- X-acto knife
- Broad edge nibs and pointed pens. We will typically be working with smaller broad edge nibs or pointed pens (N09, N02, N70, N72)
- Ink — Black ink (Sumi Moon Palace recommended) (I70)
- Gouache — Small tube(s) (Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Schmincke….) or pan set (HG702, HG800-5)
- Watercolor — Small tube(s) or pans (Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Dr. Martin, QoR…..) (DS100,WNWC1)
- Fine, pointed brushes (000, 00, and 1 are a good range of sizes) The smaller and finer, the better, for detail work. (BR26-S4)
- An old “retired” small brush for mixing colors (can be poor quality!) The more, the merrier! (BR02)
- Paper — Tracing paper, Mixed media paper of your choosing. (P112, P101)
- Paint palette — a small well palette will do just fine. porcelain, enamel, or plastic (S747, S2006)
- Sharp Pencil — I like to use a medium-hard lead, .05, HB mechanical pencil. Others prefer a softer lead, still others prefer good -ol’ wooden pencils with frequent sharpening. Just so long as you keep it sharp! (PL38, PL21)
- Erasers — Clean plastic eraser such as Staedtler/Mars, Tombow, or clean kneaded eraser. (PL13, PL09)
- Ruler — Metal will give you more accurate measuring and a good, straight, sharp edge. (S270)
- Tape — Artist tape, or removable scotch tape, 1/2” or 3/4” roll. (S1145, S1661)
- Water container and paper towels or clean up cloths (S1695)
Optional:
- Slant board/desk that slants up to 20 degrees or more. (not required but highly recommended)
- Any stiff board, even two pieces of Foamcor taped together, measuring at least 18” x 20” (Masonite works best; gatorfoam, and plexiglass work well also)
- T square
- Triangle
- X-acto knife
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