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Monogram Work - Houston Calligrapher

In all honesty, monogram work with calligraphy isn't something that I gave much thought to until about 2015.  It's not something that many calligraphy clients here in Houston requested of me before then.  I believe with the easy accessibility of computer printing and design it's something that became less requested.  However, we are currently living in a calligraphy renaissance if you will as calligraphy, especially in larger cities like my adopted home of Houston, has become en vogue... again.  Thank the universe because that is how I make my living :).  

With that said, clients are wanting more of a personal touch that is individual to them and (thankfully) they want that personal touch to have been created by the hands of a human.  It makes a difference.  Granted, some will say that you can't tell a difference between lettering that is created via computer vs calligraphy from a person.  Of course, calligraphers and those of discerning taste will beg to differ.   There are certain design expressions that computers just can't provide as of the date of this blog post.  I have never seen my style of lettering anywhere else.  Obviously similarities are there but nothing just like it.  Penmanship is individual....like a signature.

Below are a few monograms that I created for clients this year for a wedding, a logo and personal stationery.  I personally have a preference for the ornamental penmanship style of lettering as these monograms yield the appearance of the American Golden Age of Penmanship (1800's-1950).  Of course, I can use other calligraphy styles.  Just let me know.

I believe that calligraphy is the most elegant form of written communication.  Either do it beautifully or not at all.  ¡Qué tenga buen día!  ¡Paz y amor a todo!

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Acrylic & Gold Foil---Why Not?! - Houston Wedding Calligraphy

As you know, I get bored pretty easily so it was time to find another way to incorporate my calligraphy into events such as weddings & corporate events that use calligraphy quite frequently.  Enter: ACRYLIC and GOLD FOIL calligraphy!  I have quite a few events here in Houston that I have the pleasure to create calligraphy for and I have already had requests for these beauties here in Houston.  I figured that it was time to offer these to you as well!  Let's do this! Cheers!

Como Usted ya sabe, convierto aburrida con frecuencia.  entonces, es tiempo para algo diferente.  Ahora, estoy ofertando acrylic con oro y plata para nombres o un mensaje.  si estas interesado, me avisas.  Muchísimas gracias y favor de aceptar mis sinceras disculpas ...estoy aún aprendiendo español.    

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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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