Rio Olympics 2016 Team USA Calligrapher - Houston Calligraphy

It has been a tremendous honor and my pleasure to provide calligraphy for Team USA for the Rio 2016 Olympics.  It was all very "hush-hush" with contracts and such, but my role was to calligraph names for EACH Olympic athlete, coach, staff member etc.  So of course, that was over 1,000 people hence I worked on-site at the Olympic processing center for the athletes for a few weeks.  I must admit that it was pretty groovy writing out all of the names of those whose talent we have come to love and admire. 

It was truly a cool experience and I honestly felt very proud to assist those that represent our awesome country better known as the United States.  Cheers! 

Agate Stone Calligraphy - Houston Hand Lettering

Hand lettering Agate Stones with rose gold ink is one of my favorite things to do.  They look gold when facing them, but turn them at any slight angle and the ink is rose.  Adore!

Narciso Rodriguez Fragrance Bottle Engraving - Houston Engraver

It's always such a pleasure working with the Narciso Rodriguez fragrance team for engraving events.  This was one of my favorites from the most recent event.  Cheers!

Marble Tile Calligraphy - New York Calligrapher

Who doesn't love Italian white marble with gold calligraphy? I have no idea.  I just adore hand lettering on marble tiles right now.  These were for an event in New York and this client chose my ornate Bella Grafia hand-calligraphed script.  I also created a few with silver ink which honestly on initial thought, I questioned the idea based on visibility.  I LOVE it when my clients prove me wrong and it turns out beautifully.  The 2nd pic is the result of silver ink on the white marble tile.  The subtle combination of silver ink on white screams for all lesser colors to bow down.  ADORE!!!

Smitten Magazine Feature - Houston Calligraphy

As always, it is truly a pleasure and an honor to see my work featured in a publication.   Smitten Magazine (Real Simple Magazine partner) featured a gorgeous photo shoot with ice cream where my work was used.  It's amazing how this little passion for calligraphy and penmanship that started out as a hobby has taken on a life of its own.  Cheers!

Summer sweet inspiration for a wedding that celebrates love AND ice cream!!  http://smitten-mag.com/ice-cream-inspired-wedding-ideas/

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Arabesque Marble Tile Hand Lettering - Houston Calligraphy

I just adore placing calligraphy on white marble tile.  Years ago, I started with ceramic tiles and those were great and I will still do that when asked.  However, the beauty of hand lettering on these white marble tiles is unparalleled in my opinion.  I'm happy that my clients agree.  

About a week ago, I woke up and thought "let's do this with a more elegant shape".  Hence, I came across these tiles that evoke a baroque/arabesque design.  Love, love love these!  Cheers!

Calligraphy Mirror Seating Chart - Los Angeles Calligrapher

This is the latest mirror that I completed for a wedding a few weeks again.  Yes, you know that I'm working on getting better with posting my work in a timely fashion :).  Ironically, this is the EXACT same mirror as my very first one years ago.  On this one, I had to resort to using a "print" lettering for the guest names as there were 200 guest lines & not enough space to calligraph each name in an ornate hand.  Turned out nicely, I think :).  Cheers!

Houston Calligrapher

If you are looking for a calligrapher in Houston, then Slinging Ink is the one to look for. Slinging Ink has been in the calligraphy business for years, making quality artwork by hand. 

This is a list of services that Bella Grafia Calligraphy offers, although there are still many other services which can be requested for by the client:

Some of the more common hand calligraphy styles that are used are Spencerian and Copperplate.

•         Hand Engraving

Slinging Ink Calligraphy is able to engrave their work on almost any surface that you would like to – engraving by hand - not using laser and machine engraving. Their engraving techniques can be done on wine bottles, perfume bottles, and much more.

•         Invitation Design

Slinging Ink is the Houston calligrapher that is able to style invitations for all kinds of events – including weddings. You have the choice of several different styles to choose from. Styles range from fancy fonts to more contemporary styles.

Slinging Ink Calligraphy is able to style the whole invitation in hand calligraphy, or you can pick just the couple’s names to be written in a style – to set them apart from the rest of the invite.

To complete a whole invitation, it would take about 7 days or more – to complete the project although her calendar books up pretty quickly and is quite often booked 6-8 weeks out.

•         Escort and Place cards

When planning the perfect wedding, it is vital that you provide Place or Escort cards – these are the cards that tell guests where to sit and how to get there. Escort cards are usually more informal than Place cards, but they are both equally important.  Slinging Ink’s preference is to use ideas that are not the garden variety such as agate stones, marble tiles, or laser cut wood for place cards or escort cards.

Slinging Ink calligraphy has a variety of styles that can be addressed using hand calligraphy.

About Slinging Ink

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 calligrapher, but I also have the privilege of assisting clients across the country in places such as New York City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, the Carolinas, Atlanta, Miami & Chicago to name a few.

The wine bottle engraving became an added medium for my calligraphy for 2 reasons.  I love beautiful writing and I love beautiful wine.  Generally speaking, Burgundy & Champagne suit my fancy.....in that order.  The occasional glass of scotch is nice, too.

Call Us Today

When you are looking to hire a calligrapher in Houston, Slinging Ink Calligraphy is your company. Slinging Ink is highly recommended by all of her clients and can provide you with many samples of her work. Give her a call today to discuss pricing and what you would like to have engraved or calligraphed.

MAKE THE WHOLE LOT FASCINATING BY CALLIGRAPHIC MOTIFS AND PATTERNS

Calligraphy is essentially a visual art related to writing. It is the motif and execution of characters with a broad tip instrument, dip biro, or highlighter, as well as other writing instruments. A modern-day calligraphic practice can be well-defined as, the art of giving form to signs in an easy-to-read, well-proportioned, and dexterous manner. Modern-day calligraphy ranges from functional imprinting and designs to fine-art parts where the letters may or may not be comprehensible. Conventional calligraphy differs from formatting and non- conventional hand-lettering, though a calligrapher may observe both. Calligraphy continues to boom in the forms of marriage ceremony and event offers, font design and formatting, unique hand-lettered logo design, dutiful art, pronouncements, graphic design and authorized calligraphic art, cut stone captions, and memorial documents.

The Houston Calligrapher makes sure that you get the very latest design according to your preferences and taste.  Calligraphic artists are talented and experienced members who have knowledge of their ink dexterities. With a twirl of their pen, our specialists will conscientiously hit the picture-perfect note for your preferred font flair. The following gains are packed with them:

•        Healthiness values - calligraphy has been said to decelerate down a person’s heartbeat and ease stress, as well as depress blood pressure. This is ` remarkably good for persons with minor health complications as such.

•        Customs and tradition -Calligraphy binds people to their pedigrees. Possess a rich culture that permits one to gain insight into the ancient heritage

•        Intellectual strength - calligraphy is capable of improving a person’s mental state. This has been proven by a number of research work around the world.

•        Patience-Calligraphy is not to some degree something that can be understood overnight. It commands many weeks, months and also years of smart work to sharpen the art.

•        Persistence- Similarly, it takes effort and meticulousness to continue learning and rehearsing calligraphy

Many people out there have no clue of what calligraphy is but are always enticed by the work Houston calligraphers do. It is therefore important to learn the art of calligraphy for some benefits to take home, the most customary is that it trains your character- If you consider writing an essay to be problematic, take a crack at copying out a subsection from your favorite book in calligraphy, recent or old-fashioned. The extent of focus that goes into it, aiming for steadiness in every character set, pronounces it all. Self-control in practice, perseverance ongoing. For my part, I have learnt so much about patience particularly when I did lengthy pieces with the Houston Calligraphers. Even down to the act of anticipating on the ink the dry tests my perseverance! See in your mind's eye the number of times I in point of fact screwed up because I could not sit and wait long enough. In a world that screams for your thoughtfulness, where we are all the time more expecting instantaneous gratification and cannot wait for anything at all, calligraphy polishes our attentiveness, aim, and perseverance.

Express your Love with a Houston Calligrapher

We all desire to convey our messages in the most captivating way to our loved ones, to express our feelings in a way that becomes an unforgettable memory for them. Unique, stylish, eye-catching and at the same time way to interpret your words is not a difficult task. Bella Grafia calligraphy is here to help you in enhancing the simplest message into the most beautiful quote for your dearest one.

Wondering Why to Opt Calligraphy?

Have you ever noticed the difference among the Cards that you receive on your special day? Sometimes you must have stopped at one of those cards and looked at it with more delightedness. Ever assumed the reason behind that? Similar cards, similar message from the same group of friends but more beautiful and attractive. Design, art, writing style and colors are reasons that calligraphy stands out. Calligraphy means beautiful writing.  Calligraphy transforms the simple gifts, items, accessories, utensils and cards into the most stylish and heartwarming present for your friends and family.  Calligraphy is the art of writing in a decorative way that makes it visually captivating. It is our prior wish to make our friends, family and loved ones feel best on their big days.

No Worries!

Bella Grafia calligraphy provides various items to choose for your event. It is not only about the calligraphy, but it is about the idea.  An idea that will make your special occasion memorable for years to come.  Hand written calligraphy for weddings and other occasions can be used in envelope designs, customized invitation cards (hand written), calligraphic catering and much more.

You desire, we create

Just tell us your message and idea, Bella Grafia calligraphy will assist you in creating it in the most beautiful way with multiple designs and variety of scripts, prints and casual styles. You are free to customize it the way you want. Whether on glass, metal, wine and spirit bottles, stationery etc. Hand calligraphy is majorly used quite frequently with weddings and corporate events, but also with fragrance, wine and spirit bottle engraving. Classic and dazzler series in combination with the various font styles give it a more striking look.

Agate Stone Calligraphy - Los Angeles Calligrapher

Hustling, hustling!  I know that I've been terrible about posting lately due to triple booking myself :).  Here is an agate stone job that I'm working on right now.  Going back in the next few days to place calligraphy on the back for an event in Los Angeles next month.  Cheers!

Burberry Fragrance Bottle Engraving - Houston / Austin Engraver

The last few weeks have been quite busy, hence the delay in blog entries.  However, I had the pleasure of working with Burberry fragrances over the last few weeks for fragrance bottle engraving.  What a treat!  This was one of my favorites from that event.  Cheers!

If you have been searching for perfume engraving near you, you’ve come to the right place! We offer personalized engraving, calligraphy, and more in the Houston, TX, area. Contact us today for your special order and to learn more.

Mirror Place Cards - Houston Calligrapher

Yes, I am obsessed with calligraphy on anything that is not paper.  So since I've used mirrors for calligraphy for seating charts, signs etc, I thought that it made sense to offer something that would compliment that perfectly.  Mirror place/escort cards.  Just click on the 1st picture and follow the link to purchase these beauties for your next event.  Cheers!

Laser cut Names & Dessert Signs - Houston Hand Lettering

So I've created these laser cut names for place cards ---people's names, but as always my clients are the best resource that I have for new ideas.  This client said that it would be really great if she had names for the ice cream bar at my wedding.  Seriously?!  A) Super cool that you are having an ice cream bar at your wedding. B) Let's take this sign idea to the next level....Let's laser cut it!....BOOM!  Love it!  

Blue Agate Stone Hand Lettering Table Names - Houston Calligraphy

I've been using agate stones with calligraphy for place cards, but I had a client ask about table names.  My clients are the best inspiration.  These can match the same small agate stones that you order from me, but larger.  This Houston calligrapher is just pleased to be able to offer these to you.  Cheers!

Calligraphy on Mirrors as Place Cards & Escort Cards - Houston Calligraphy

Since I've been placing calligraphy on mirrors for the last few years for seating charts etc., I figured that it made sense to start offering a smaller version because.... why not?!  These make for easy place cards or escort cards.  These are in the Etsy shop and like always, I will calligraph these in any hand that I offer in either white, gold or nude pearl ink (love that ink).  If you want a different ink color, let me know.  I'll always give it a shot.  Click on the picture for the link.  Cheers & have a groovy day!

Purple Agate Stone Calligraphy - Houston Calligrapher

ADORE these! These purple agate stones with gold ink turned out gorgeously for an event.  Calligraphy & hand lettering truly set these agate stones apart from the garden variety.  Cheers!

Blue Agate Stone Hand Lettering - New York Calligraphy

These agate stones make great place cards, but they also make great escort cards for events.  Let's just flip this baby over and place the table names on the back :)  LOVE hand lettering and calligraphy on these agate stones as it opens up the possibilities for penmanship.  

White Marble Tile Calligraphy because WHY NOT?! - Houston Hand Lettering

Something new for the cool kids....You know that I get bored easily and needed something new to write on.  AND I have had easily 4 or 5 clients in the last month ask about something white for place card calligraphy that is exactly the same size from tile to tile (not a variation like the agate stones).  So they aren't "completely" white as there is slight gray marbling in there, but MY GOODNESS these tiles look gorgeous and calligraph well too.  I came across these white marble tiles a few weeks ago & I had them shipped straight from Italy.  We're getting fancy over here :)  

The size shown is 4" x 4" (hexagon shape) and I will also offer them in 3" x 3".  The 4" ones are PERFECT for escort card calligraphy and hand lettering as they easily allow for me to write first & last names (long ones too :)) and a table number.  I can write table numbers on the 3" ones too if you like.  These are in the Etsy shop today.  Links to each writing style via clicking the pictures below. Cheers!

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If you have been looking for calligraphy in Houston, Texas, look no further! Not only am I a teacher of calligraphy, but I can help you with hand lettering and engraving wine bottles, makeup cases, and more. Take a look at the classes I have available or give me a call when you are in need of calligraphy in Houston.

Work Featured in Weddings in Houston Magazine Blog - Bella Grafia Calligraphy

People say that you always remember your first, last and best experiences.  This picture represents a first as this was the first calligraphy mirror seating chart that I calligraphed back in 2014 for a wedding.  My work has come a long way since then :).  I am so pleased to see that  Weddings in Houston Magazine liked my work enough to feature this seating chart amongst the many in the blog post from that wedding.  The photo used for the feature was photographed by Ama Photography.  Beautiful photography work!

As always, I am honored & pleased to see that my work was chosen from what can be hundreds of photos that are submitted!    I was even more delighted to see that the mirror had been pinned on Pinterest which led me to the blog feature.  Unfortunately, Weddings in Houston Magazine will not credit the work to me as I do not pay them for advertising.  That is also a first as I have been fortunate to have my work featured in various publications regionally & nationally that respect the work of the artists that they feature.  Alas, I am pleased to see that my work "made the cut" with Weddings in Houston Magazine.  Cheers!

To view the feature click the picture below or HERE.  The picture below is of the calligraphy mirror seating chart shortly before it was delivered to the Omni Hotel for the reception.