Trying to figure out gifts for a calligrapher can be a tough task. In the guide below, you’ll find my best calligraphy gift ideas, organized by how much experience the … More Guide to Gifts for a Calligrapher
The City of Goodyear’s Arts and Culture Division was searching for a person to give a calligraphy lecture. They host a monthly series of artist talks called Hot Coffee Art … More The Confidence to Give a Calligraphy Lecture
The final piece looks so sharp in the frame with the custom double mat you cut for it! So juicy, you just have to get a photo. But the glass . . . … More 5 Tips for Taking Photos of Your Calligraphy
Below is the process for this special gold sign I created for my friends, Fred and Jodean. You’ll see behind-the-scenes photos of how it all came together, and the order … More Hand Lettered Sign with Gold Leaf
If I’m honest, it feels like June of 2024 was 2 years ago! Last year was packed with so many shifts and opportunities, many stemming from this very website. in … More 2024 in Review
This was probably my favorite part of this process. I have always loved working with graphite and I looked forward to . . . … More Ornate Gold Letter with Calligraphy
It’s so fun to get holiday cards into the mail each year, but the envelope addressing part might make you want to skip it altogether. Crooked lines of text, addresses … More Top 3 Tips for Envelope Addressing
Leslie was getting settled after just having moved to Arizona, while as planning her daughter’s bridal shower in New York! A member of the bridal party volunteered to do the … More Bridal Shower Bottle Calligraphy
Rachel King, manager extraordinaire, emailed me and asked me to create a hand painted sign to help people . . . … More Hand Painted Sign for YO East
I signed up for five days of classes, but most of my learning was unexpected. … More My First Calligraphy Conference