Slinging Ink® Calligraphy & Engraving

Calligrapher for Team USA - 2016 Rio Olympics

Houston calligrapher and wine bottle engraver

As a Calligrapher and engraving artist in Houston, TX, specializing in custom bottle engraving and etching, my passions revolve around my family, Spencerian & Madarasz style penmanship, music, the planet, vegan food y mejorando mi español :).  If you call me while in the studio, you will likely hear anything from Jimi Hendrix to Hector Lavoe to Verdi in the background.  I'm all over the place, but I'm passionate about all of it.  

Clients

I'm a passionate yet easy-going "Hippie at Heart." Nonetheless, my style with calligraphy & penmanship is simple & relatively traditional.  I've always been fascinated by beautiful penmanship, but calligraphy & penmanship became an obsession when I needed calligraphy for my daughter's shower/wine soirée and was presented with "computer calligraphy".  By definition, this phrase is an oxymoron.

Wine bottle engraving event in Houston

That experience encouraged me to take group calligraphy classes under a classically trained, respected Houston, TX, calligrapher.  I literally calligraphed everyday as I had become obsessed.  After those classes, I began taking private calligraphy classes with yet another classically trained, seasoned & respected Houston calligrapher.  Soon I began traveling around the country for calligraphy classes with the most respected calligraphers around the world that had calligraphed for clients such as the White House, the Vatican etc. 

My love for hand calligraphy encouraged me to join like-minded people through associations such as the Houston Calligraphy Guild and IAMPETH.  I truly enjoy working as a Houston Engraver and calligrapher, but I also have the privilege of assisting clients across the country in places such as New York City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Atlanta, Miami, and Chicago, to name a few. 

The wine bottle engraving became an added medium for my calligraphy for 2 reasons.  I loved beautiful writing and I loved beautiful wine.  Generally speaking, Burgundy & Champagne suited my fancy.....in that order.  The occasional glass of scotch was nice, as well.  

 

I have been fortunate to have learned from leaders in classic penmanship

Michael Sull, Master Penman

Barbara Calzolari, Master Penman

Linda Schnieder, Brush Lettering Artist

Jake Weidmann, Master Penman

Janet Takahashi, Lettering Artist & Illustrator

Harvest Crittenden, Master Penman

Barbara Close, Brush Lettering Artist

Gail Quintero, Houston Calligrapher

Terry Hausner, Houston Calligrapher

 

If you follow my work as a Houston calligrapher, you'll sporadically hear about all of these things along with other adventures in this journey called life.

I look forward to working with you for calligraphy & Bottle engraving in Houston, TX, and also making a wonderful acquaintance in the process. with personalized engraving by hand, I get to share a piece of myself in every piece.

Are you searching for custom engraving services in Houston, TX? If you have been looking for someone with years of experience with hand engraving and bottle engraving, contact me.

AWARDS

Engraved Fragrance Bottle for Hugo Boss

Engraved Fragrance Bottle for Hugo Boss

2013 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Engraver

2014 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Engraver

2014 - Best Businesses of Houston - Professional Services  

2015 - Acquisition International Business Excellence Award:

          Best Commercial Calligraphy - Texas  

2015 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Engraver

2015 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Calligrapher

2016 - Acquisition International Business Excellence Award 

 

Genevieve MarcelPhoto Credit: Haley Webster of Three Smudges Photography

Genevieve Marcel

 

   2016 - Acquisition International Business Excellence Award: 

Best Commercial Calligraphy - Houston  

2016 - Women in Wealth Award by Wealth & Finance Intl

 Best Business Leader in Artwork & Design - Texas

2019 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Engraver

2020 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Calligrapher

2021 - Houston Award Program - Houston Best Engraver

 

Let’s Sling Ink Together

Slinging Ink® of Bella Grafia Calligraphy is a Houston Based calligraphy firm that was established on the idea that sometimes the vintage way of creating art is the best. Handwritten calligraphy is the most elegant form of communication and an event focused on the art of others deserves nothing less.  As a Houston calligrapher & engraver, I believe in doing it beautifully or not at all.

 

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