Latest projects, ponderings and calligraphy news! – Page 17

Soft greys and printed olive branch bespoke calligraphy for Torie & Rob’s wedding

by Claire Gouldcalligraphy projects, wedding calligraphy October 6, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Torie and Rob booked me early in 2017 for their summer wedding. We worked together on an affordable bespoke suite combining printed stationery with handwritten personalised details. Inks were hand mixed to a soft, dove grey. Lettering was organic in style, slanted and flowing. A simple olive branch was added to key pieces for decoration. …

Modern calligraphy – an ever-evolving art

by Claire GouldCalligraphy styles, wedding calligraphy September 30, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Trends in calligraphy change as often as the seasons. In one of last month’s blogs I talked about learning a loose, organic lettering style – all by changing the joining strokes and flow of a basic modern calligraphy script. Organic lettering has been hugely popular in 2017 – but I know from experience that next year …

Heavenly Flowers {portfolio}

by Claire Gouldcalligraphy projects September 25, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Illustrated stationery in a collaboration with fabulous designer Amy Swann. English country garden styling with more romance than any midsummer night’s dream. Organic calligraphy lettering, torn edge stationery and a feminine twist for a timeless summer wedding style. Featured on Love My Dress wedding blog. Concept & design – STYLE & BLOOM Photography – REBECCA …

Natural, organic coastal inspiration {portfolio}

by Claire Gouldcalligraphy projects September 19, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

This breathtaking shoot has just been featured on the wonderful Magnolia Rouge wedding blog. An organic and natural beach bridal look, designed around the location itself and curated by the fabulous Kathryn Hopkins Photography. “The colour palette of black, sand, sage green and slate blue derived from the seaweed, mussel shells, and the overall location.” The …

From basic modern calligraphy lettering to a loose, organic style

by Claire GouldCalligraphy styles, calligraphy workshop, learning calligraphy September 14, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Do you have your heart set on learning a specific style of calligraphy? If so, you’re not alone. So many of the lovely people I’ve taught at my Manchester calligraphy workshops are there because they’ve seen a style of lettering they love, and want to learn to write exactly like that. The trendiest style of modern …

Learning modern calligraphy – the top 3 questions & answers for beginners

by Claire Gouldlearning calligraphy, wedding calligraphy August 31, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

1. What should I practice on? I’m kind of proud to inspire all my students to go home and practice straight away – always the first question in a calligraphy class is what kind of paper to buy. I use a premium printer paper – it has to be 100gsm or more, and if you …

Natural calligraphy for a wildly romantic beach shoot in France

by Claire Gouldcalligraphy projects, wedding calligraphy August 30, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Organic calligraphy in soft tones for a styled wedding shoot on the French coast – dreamy inspiration captured beautifully by Amanda Karen Photography early in 2017. “Over the years, these shores have become film sets or playgrounds for the rich and famous. Their beauty has also inspired artists such as Picasso and iconic writers. So, …

Italian wedding styling inspiration with calligraphy

by Claire Gouldcalligraphy projects July 14, 2017February 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Delicate styling and the softest colour palette make this Italian summer wedding inspiration look like a dream. I love the combination of different looks – the palest blue lettering for invitations and envelopes; the fashion editorial style of the leatherette invitation wallets; the greenery-filled bouquet. Images by Jenny Heyworth Photography for Aspire Photography Training …