Current Work

Summer Wedding Order

nance — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:13:11 -0700

Here are a couple shots (one outer envelope and one inner) from a wedding order I completed last month. The lettering style is Aspen. The quality of these pictures leaves a lot to be desired but you get the idea.

Quaker-Style Wedding Certificate

nance — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:12:58 -0700

It's been awhile since I've posted anything here. Not because I haven't been working but life just seems to be getting busier and busier with a baby on the way. Just 7 weeks left now.

This is a Quaker-style wedding certificate that I completed last month for a local client. The client and her fiance are Irish but very much liked the idea of using a Quaker-style wedding certificate. They had me work one up in the traditional style but with some Irish flair for their wedding in Ireland.

Calligraphy Classes

nance — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:12 -0700

Interested in learning calligraphy? In addition to my usual private & group lessons, I will be teaching a course through South Seattle Community College (Continuing Education) in May. Here's a link to the class information.

Here's a brief description of the class from course catalog:

Sweetheart Affair

nance — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:41 -0800

On February 9, 12, 13 & 14, I will be appearing at the Food Emporium in Lynnwood from 12pm-3pm for their Sweetheart Affair Valentine's Event. I will be on hand to address Valentine's cards & envelopes free of charge, courtesy of the Food Emporium. The cards must be an in-store purchase.

The event is free to the public and will be featuring live music by Nicholas Baker, cooking demonstrations & food sampling, a kids zone, a floral section with bouquets for purchase, and much more.

First Wedding Order of the Year

nance — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:53:17 -0800

I completed this order a couple weeks ago. It was a rush order of about 200 outer & inner envelopes. The script is magnolia in a classic black ink. The client also had me stuff & stamp the invitations. It was a lot to squeeze into 4 working days but I enjoyed it.

Two New Framed Pieces

nance — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:58:03 -0800

I finished these up last week. The first is a white frame with three 5x7 openings. I wrapped the matting with a textured brown paper and used leaves from the maple tree in my backyard that I dried last month. The text in the middle is a version of the primrose lettering style.

Framed Christmas Order

nance — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:47:22 -0800

I just completed a framed order for a local client. It was done in the primrose lettering style with some accent art underneath to add texture.

New Website!

nance — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:39:36 -0800

Finally launched the new website. Thanks to rusted code for getting it up and running for me. Take a look around and let me know what you think.

Sherbourne Order

nance — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:07:39 -0700

I've been working on a new design for my website so I haven't posted on here in a while but I'm still working away. I completed this envelope order last week. They were for a client's Save the Date cards. Her wedding is later next year.

The holidays are fast upon us. November and December tend to be very busy months so be sure to contact me well ahead of time if you'd like a spot on my calendar before Christmas.

Another Seattle Wedding Order

nance — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:11:12 -0700

I completed a rush wedding order a few weeks back. I addressed about 55 inner & outer envelopes and then stuffed & stamped them as well. The script used was Chancery Cursive calligraphy. Click on the thumbnails to see the larger image.