"Calligraphy"- the lost art of beautiful writing....I have been a calligrapher for many years. I taught calligraphy for four years at Austintown and Boardman Continuing Adult Education programs and the Jewish Community Center. At this same time I was active with my graphic design business. As the design business became more demanding a decision was made to end my teaching career. However, it did not end utilizing my calligraphic skills for corporate or private applications. Many logos and logotypes emerged for local companies using this artform. "The Difference", "Adamas Jewelry and Gifts", "The Speaker Shop", the "Upstairs" are a few of my works still used today for their identity namesakes.
Commissioned works for weddings and private functions have been numerous. Along with addressing envelopes, custom designed invitations are offered. Applying my design background with calligraphic skills have resulted in endless possibilities for many applications. Calligraphy remains a wonderful, personal touch for any special event. Call to arrange an appointment so we can begin working on your event or project soon!
at the right.... The baby shower invitation and thank you card featured a sugarplum fairy and toys. Matching placecards featuring each toy was used as a way to distribute door prizes. A single sugarplum fairy was the new Mom's placecard. Calligraphy personalized each placecard.
below left.... a sign-in sheet for guests at a "Jack&Jill" wedding shower in a flower garden - details... calligraphy, handpainted flowers, guests wrote their names and a little message on the hand lined sheet.
below right.... an annual gathering when sisters return each Spring from Florida. This was a single card with a pocket where the actual invite was inserted.
below left...a group of wedding invitations. below center & right.... special events call for special toasts- one toast in Polish, one Italian. The toasting cards were at each place setting. One accompanied a shot glass, one a champagne flute. Table tents directed the guests to their tables. The Polish wedding included the wedding dinner menu placed under a clear glass plate. Continuing their theme, "sweet endings" cards were tied on to boxes of chocolates and placed on the pillows of guests staying at the host hotel. Simple, memorable... special touches marking the extension of family.
