Personalized calligraphy stationary

For the first time, I've been asked to create personalized calligraphy for stationary for a friend! It was really fun to come up with some options, which involved writing her name numerous times in calligraphy, and then cleaning up the final version in PhotoShop before sending it to the printer. It will be letter pressed onto beautiful, thick note cards. Can't wait to share the finished product! Here's the progress shots -- samples and the final artwork.

Parlez-vous français? French calligraphy!

A couple of quick signs I created for a french-themed birthday party. Check 'em out!

New spring wedding calligraphy

Looking forward to a busy spring wedding season and lots of wedding calligraphy! I worked on a late March wedding job to end out this year, and enjoyed mixing dark grey gouache to create custom calligraphy that would match the invitation's letterpress. Check out the photos below!

Happy New Year!

Custom calligraphy stamps

One of my best sellers at the holiday craft fair were custom calligraphy stamps! Would you like one similar to the one below? They're really handy when sending Christmas cards, bills, letters to pen pals, etc...
Contact me for details and to place an order.

Custom Ralph Waldo Emerson quote

For a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law, I created a custom calligraphy piece. My husband picked out the quote and I inscribed a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote in dark purple ink on hearty white paper. A black and white matted frame completed the gift. I hope she likes it!

Making spirits bright calligraphy

Well, I survived the holiday Craftacular! A cute shot below of one of the pieces I sold there. One of these custom calligraphy pieces was purchased to go at a bar... good idea, huh?

Holiday calligraphy extravaganza

Well, folks, it's almost here -- the Cville Craftacular, a craft fair I'm participating in this Friday and Saturday. I've been working for weeks and am pumped to show and sell my work this week! Here's a sneak preview of some holiday calligraphy goodies I will be selling! If you're in Charlottesville, stop by City Space (above Bashir's restaurant on the Mall) on Friday between 10 and 7, and Saturday from 9 to 4.