Tag: calligraphy
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What scripts do you find most rewarding to write?
My first calligraphy instruction was in Persian (Farsi)* which uses the Arabic script. After the fifth grade we had to pass a major government exam in all subjects in order to complete elementary school and move on with our education. Among those subjects was calligraphy. We used the traditional qalam ney—a reed pen—which our teacher…
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Zoomorphic Calligraphy Lion Tattoo
Zoomorphic calligram for a Persian tattoo in Farsi calligraphy: “Better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.”
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Azadi آزادى
آزادى This is not a new design, nor the first time I am posting it. But my hope for Azadi — freedom — in this world rings stronger than ever. Persian/Farsi calligraphy of the word for Freedom; also the same word in Dari, Kurdish, Tajik, Urdu and other Persian-related languages.
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Persian, Urdu, Arabic and Farsi Calligraphy
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ORDER YOUR CALLIGRAPHY DESIGN I bring over 40 years of experience as a calligrapher to my work in Farsi, Persian, Urdu and Arabic Calligraphy. I work in both contemporary and traditional calligraphy styles, providing work for a diverse array of clients worldwide. For calligraphy in other languages and scripts, please visit my website palmstone.com. For…
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About Me
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[symple_tabgroup] [symple_tab title=”SPECIALTIES”] S. J. Thomas, Calligrapher — خطاط و خوشنويس — استوار طوماس — I have been in love with pen and ink for most of my life. I began learning Persian/Farsi calligraphy in elementary school in Iran. Our teacher would walk around the class and cut a nib on each student’s reed pen and…
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This too shall pass
“This too shall pass” This artwork is available as a benefit for Syrian refugee relief: www.palmstone.com/for-syria
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أهلاً وسهلاً
Ahlan Wa Sahlan: أهلاً وسهلاً Arabic, Stylized Kufic Script Traditional Arabic welcome–especially to a home– emphasizing hospitality to strangers. Ahlan—أهلا– is “family,” as in “You’ve come to stay with family,” and sahlanسهلا is flat or open place without obstacles and where there is abundance to be shared with visitors. “Welcome: you’re with family, be at ease.”…
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My writing tools
My writing tools, including quills, reed pens (qalam ney), Chinese brushes, sign painting brush and assorted metal nibs (broad nib, copperplate, quill, wire brush, etc.). These are a sampling of the well-used tools of my daily life as a calligrapher. They are displayed on an antique writing desk from India from the time of the…
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Islamic Marriage Certificate
Islamic Marriage Certificate with bismallah, Qur’an inscription in Arabic and English and hand painted illuminated border design. Original work by artist calligrapher Stewart J. Thomas. www.palmstone.com
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Hummingbird and Flower
Arabic inscription in the form of a hummingbird and a flower. The hummingbird reads as the bismallah “ ” while the flower reads as “Ina lilah wa ina ilahi rajioon” – “إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ” Calligraphy by S. J. Thomas, www.palmstone.com
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Dance when you are perfectly free
“Dance when you are perfectly free” Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by S.J. Thomas. No Ruz Pirooz!
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Ayat al-Kursi
Ayat al-Kursi (āyatu-l-kursī), the 255th verse (ayah) of the second chapter (sura) of the Qur’an, Al-Baqara. To listen to a recitation of this Ayat, along with translation into English, view here. For a description of the symmetry of the language in this verse read here. آية الكرسي، وهي الآية رقم 255 من سورة البقرة في…
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Persian Names in Calligraphy
Persian names in calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, calligrapher. www.palmstone.com
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From the masters
From time to time I like to feature a wonderful work from the masters: Saki, album miniature, 1609 Reza Abbasi, 1565-1635
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Wedding Monogram
Wedding Monogram created by Stewart J. Thomas combines two names inside of a floral teardrop. www.palmstone.com
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To thine own self be true
“To thine self be true” Arabic calligraphy by S. J. Thomas, www.palmstone.com
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Zoomorphic Bird
Bird Calligraphy in Arabic Script. Calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas www.palmstone.com
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Islamic Marriage Certificate
Islamic Marriage Certificate with original border design in watercolour and gouache; Bismallah in black, copper and gold ink; and calligraphy in Arabic and English. The top section is in Arabic from the Qu’ran, with an English gloss of the text below it in Italic calligraphy. Original artwork and calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas. www.palmstone.com
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Ketubah from Persia
artinparsi: Ketubah from Esfahan, Persia, 1840s, unknown artist Note the sun figures rising from behind the lions – traditional Iranian theme, and parrots – still associated with Ketubim from Iran to Spain.
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Masjed Nasir-al-Molk, Shiraz, Iran
e-luce-fu: Masjed Nasir-al-Molk, Shiraz, Iran. The great strength of Iranian architecture is the use of light!
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The light within guides me and protects me
The light within guides me and protects me. Original Arabic calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas.
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