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 …
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 …
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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, …
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I’ve been mixing my own calligraphy inks since I started writing back in 2005. I’ve learned a lot along the way and wanted to share my top tips for mixing calligraphy ink with you. Why mix your own ink? Why not just buy calligraphy ink? There are a few good ink brands on the market …
I woke up this morning to a flood of Instagram tags and Facebook mentions because of this beautiful shoot I was involved in earlier this year. It’s always such a treat to see my calligraphy on Rock My Wedding. Experimenting with banana leaf paper was wonderful – it’s a beautiful surface to write on and …
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Purest luxury. Navy cardstock and gold lettering in a timeless, elegant style. Photography: fine art film photography by Taylor & Porter | Styling: Tebbey & Co.
Italian luxe art papers with soft ink tones and an organic, flowing calligraphy style. Featured on the English Wedding Blog.
Dreams of the sea in Clovelly Village – beautifully curated wedding style with sea glass and succulents, as featured on Style Me Pretty and the fabulous Love My Dress wedding blog.