Around and around and around we go. . .

This hand lettered script is based on Poem Script.  Poem Script is a stunning Sudtipos font based on an Italian Script that reverses the hairlines (thin strokes) and shades (thick strokes) on some of the capital letters.  This presents a particular challenge to calligraphers and requires turning the work upside down in order to execute the reversed shades.  Since this would be a daunting task when addressing envelopes, the shades are written in their usual position but the elegant charm remains.  

Hand Lettered Return Addresses

Writing out the same thing 200 times can be, well, boring at times.  It can feel rather tedious and seem to take forever, but there is something strangely satisfying when all those return addresses are lined up, one after another. . . 

Martre Envelopes

Last year, I had the great privilege of collaborating with Ryan Basile at Double Trip Press on this exquisite navy and white wedding invitation suite.  Ryan is a letterpress printer extraordinaire and fantastic to work with.  I highly recommend his work.  

*as you can see, I haven't yet removed the chalk lines in this photo*

Follow Ryan and Co. on Instagram @doubletrippress

Rose Gold

Shimmer and gold

Popular Metallics

As seen in this post from Style Me Pretty, metallics continue to be popular!  And why not?  A bit of glitter and sparkle has a way of creating sophistication and excitement.  I don't think this trend is going anywhere soon!

From bright, yellow gold to antique gold, from platinum to copper to bronze, I've got the metallic ink to make your calligraphy pop!

 

Antique Gold

 

Yellow Gold

 

Yellow Gold

Iridescent Green

Watercolors with Gold Embellishment

Platinum

Under Construction!

This week I am updating my website, sorting through pictures, uploading new photos, moving things around a bit, and generally trying to spiff it up!  

All the areas of the website will be functional, but there may be sections that look a little, well, strange until the dust settles.

Thanks for your patience!  

Update on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 7:22AM by Kim

The slide show and the video are up and running on the front page and a few things have been updated and moved around!  Gone are the earth tones from the past; gray-blue has taken their place.

It still feels to me as though I've moved into a new house, but I'm settling in!

There may be a few more tweaks here and there, but I think I'm mostly done.

Splendid Script

Squeeee!

I'm all of a flutter!  Early in April, a film crew will be descending on my studio to film a short informational video for my website.  One of the crew is a guy I know very well, indeed--my son Sam.

Sam will be graduating from Tribeca Flashpoint College in May and I am fortunate to be the subject of one of his class projects.

I admit I am camera shy--I avoid having my picture taken at all costs--but this is an opportunity that is too good to pass up!

We're in the planning stage right now so I'm reaching out to you, my brides and friends, to hear what YOU would like to see in an informational video.  I've got some ideas of my own, but I'd love to hear from you!

The comment section is open!  Let me know if you have any ideas and by all means, check out the TFC website! 

Emily and Glenn

Black on Silver