Modern viking {portfolio}
A collaboration: gold lettering on illustrated stationery by Amy Swann. Images: Tiree Dawson Photography
Rustic elegance {portfolio}
Delicate lettering in gold and apricot tones; watercolour paper, the finest gold thread. Images: Melissa Beattie Photography | Styled by Louise
Autumn, boho wedding calligraphy inspiration
I love the part of my work which takes me on adventures, introduces me to inspiring people and expands my calligraphic horizons! Back in November I was at Graythwaite Estate for a styled wedding inspo shoot, and I’ve just received some beautiful images from one of the lovely photographers who was on the course that …
See our beautiful feature on top UK wedding blog Love My Dress
Pulling together a photoshoot to inspire brides and grooms is such a wonderful challenge. When a wedding blog as amazing as Love My Dress chooses to feature the results, it feels incredible. Early in 2016 Jamie and I had an idea to create a photoshoot with a moody aesthetic, something indulgent and creative but set …
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So thrilled to see my calligraphy on Love My Dress!
This week has been… there aren’t even words for how busy. Well – since we landed after our little explore / musical adventure in Amsterdam! But today has turned out pretty overwhelmingly amazing – I’ve seen beautiful Rachel & Dan’s wedding over on the fabulous Love My Dress blog! I worked with lovely Tebbey & …
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Subtle, delicate calligraphy for a styled bridal shoot in Kent
I was thrilled to be asked to take part in a styled shoot with wedding creatives in Kent recently. The concept was exciting: a bridal shoot with a haunting story of timeless romance – and the plan for the day meant lots of wonderfully soft colours and gently flowing calligraphy. I designed and lettered an …
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2015: a year in calligraphy
I should really blog to remind myself what I’ve done so I can look back at the year and see what I’ve achieved, rather than coming to write a post like this and knowing I’ll make some things up… or forget, or get dates wrong. So here, a half-remembered calligraphy journal and review of the …
Calligraphy workshops in Manchester: see our new film from the classroom!
Friday the 15th of January was our first calligraphy workshop at Manchester Craft & Design Centre. 13 lovely students came along, and we learned – as we always do – how to get to grips with a dip pen and pointed nib, working our way through some simple exercises and learning a basic calligraphy alphabet. For …
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