Mary Lucy Bivins
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Fraktur is the 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German folk art tradition of illuminated manuscripts, which became a part of America's cultural history. Along with an extensive study of this art, my interest in calligraphy and drawing lead to the development of my own style of Fraktur within the early traditions. My ink and watercolor art includes both commissioned and non-commissioned forms. Commissioned forms include, birth, baptismal and marriage certificates. House blessings, specimens of calligraphy and design, valentines and color designs are among the non-commissioned forms of Fraktur.