We are into another week of lockdown and I am sure we have all had a few ups and downs I think everyone has realised the importance of staying connected to friends and family and the Zoom calls and Face-time chats have certainly been a welcome distraction As well as picking up the phone we can of course also pick up...
Read MoreEaster Calligraphy - Free printables I hope you and your families are keeping safe and well We are certainly in the middle of unprecedented times and most of us will be feeling a whole range of emotions including some fear and anxiety I have always found calligraphy to be particularly therapeutic and calming in...
Read MoreThe Finetec palettes are extremely popular amongst calligraphers but I have noticed that people can be unsure of how to use Finetec for calligraphy They are of course different to use than a regular bottle of black calligraphy ink but as with anything once you know how to use them, it really is relatively simple What...
Read MoreI was very excited to be asked to collaborate with David Austin Wedding Roses on their Little Women inspired Mother's Day When I received the brief I had just seen the newly released version of Little Women and had absolutely loved it With Janne Ford doing the styling and photography I knew it was going to be...
Read MoreOnce you have mastered the basics of pointed pen calligraphy it can be fun to experiment with some different coloured inks I absolutely adore using white ink! I just love how the white ink 'pops' when used on coloured card-stock Dr Ph Martin's bleed proof white is my absolute favourite white ink Here I will share with...
Read MoreAs some of you know, I was lucky enough to work with Waitrose and Partners on their packaging and point of sale material for Christmas 2018 and Christmas 2019 Although Christmas is almost a distant memory, I thought I would share with you a little bit about the process The Brief: We wish you a delicious Christmas In...
Read MoreIt's hard to believe that Easter is just a week away! When it comes to celebrations and occasions I always like to to go to town with the decorations and enjoy making the table look pretty! This weekend I picked up some white eggs from the supermarket and had some fun decorating them These are super easy to do and I...
Read MoreI have been busy behind the scenes here over the last few months getting my new website up and running and sourcing some new products for my online shop It can be quite overwhelming when you are new to calligraphy to know which inks, penholders, inks and paper to buy I have done the hard work for you and sourced my...
Read MoreIt is always lovely to collaborate with other creatives When an email from Kim Balasubramaniam popped into my inbox telling me about a shoot she was planning with the uber talented Zosia Zachary I hit the reply button straight away The Details The shoot took place at Newington House, a stunning...
Read MoreHygge New Year! Today is my first day back in the studio after all the festivities and one of my New Year's resolutions was to finally write my first blog post I escaped to Cornwall after Christmas for a few days with some close friends and family Plenty of sea air, coastal walks, and chilling in front of a log...
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