Rook Style

Envelopes just addressed in Rook style for a client of Sugar Paper. Simple black on grey.
I've always enjoyed writing this style.

Modern + Elegant

I like a combination of sophisticated and elegant with a modern take.

Modern Angular Calligraphy

Shiny gold calligraphy with a modern feel for these placecards.

Lavender Escort Cards

My calligraphic version of Burgues font has been so popular! I think it was a nice choice for these handmade tags by the bride.

Kindness is the Key

Modern gold calligraphy for these sweet little tags.

Burgues is the script on these placecards for a small client dinner. I used my more free flowing script in white to prepare the job for pick up.

Modern Script

These flowers! The most amazing florals by Joey at Hill and Oak. This was for a dear friend's 60th birthday brunch. Lovely setting and fantastic food at Gracias Madre.

Happy Holiday card for my friend Debra. Card letterpress printed and cute pinstripe lining by Sugar Paper.

Christmas Holly Placecards

It was so nice to do these cards. The Caspari cards are so pretty, with the holly popping up when they're tented. The style of writing the client chose was perfect, too.

Simple Script Placecards

I did these placecards for a Louis Vuitton event. 
The font is called Burgues. It's one of my favorites!

A sophisticated, sleek script for a client.

Modern Addressing on Chocolate

Loved addressing with white on this deep chocolate brown envelope.
There's freedom in doing calligraphy that is stylized and modern!

Classic, Elegant Placecards

I loved doing these navy placecards with white ink. And the style, my version of Burgues font, was a good choice for this corporate event for Beautycounter.

Modern Placecards

These placecards were for a small, intimate wedding. Always fun to do a casual, contemporary style of lettering.

Classic Invitation Suite

Classic black and white beautifully letterpressed on extra thick paper with gold trim.

Addressing

Just a peek at some of my addressing style options. Please take a look at the envelope sample page. You can even show me what you love and I can do my Lisa version of that style!

On the Calendar

Simple desk calendar in gold foil. The calligraphy sure stands out on this one!

Greeting Card Whimsy

This sweet little card is done by letterpress in coral ink and the stars are gold foil stamped. It just makes me smile.

Placecard Tags

Current trend I'm noticing is tags for placecards. Kraft is definitely the most popular. I think it's a pretty sweet idea and they can be tied to a multitude of party favors. 
 

Modern Script

Having a little fun with pointed pen variation!

Valentine's Day Sign

I hand lettered this for Joey at Hill and Oak Florals. I then scanned it, did the layout on the computer and emailed it to him to print the signs. His arrangements are beautiful!

Restaurant Name Cards

Restaurant tent cards for a fundraiser by the amazing Children's Lifesaving Foundation.

Wedding Table Names

Table names done in sophisticated modern script for a New Year's Eve Wedding.

Copperplate Play

A copperplate variation for the the New Year.

Holiday Cards

This is one of the cards I created for a Flourish Forum envelope exchange. It's an exchange with calligraphers from around the world. Can't wait to see what I receive!

Christmas Gift Bag

I love giving gifts and using my calligraphy to enhance packaging!

60th Anniversary Signage

Calligraphy on black linen for a sophisticated, western themed 60th wedding anniversary.

Modern Placecards

I hand lettered these oversized black cards in gold ink. The style is a more modern take on pointed pen calligraphy. The cards should look nice tucked into napkins at each guest's place setting.

Ritz-Carlton Holiday Card

Tova Glenn, of Brighten My Day in Atlanta, designed this holiday card for the Ritz-Carlton in Georgia. I had the pleasure of working with her to incorporate my calligraphy. This unique, circular card is deep eggplant with copper foil stamped lettering and a beveled copper edge.

Pointed Pen Menu

I received a request to handletter 15 menus for a client in San Francisco. Navy ink written with pointed pen.

Brush Lettering

I recently had the opportunity to visit a plantation while I was on vacation in New Orleans. Whitney plantation is an historic landmark built by African Slaves. The Plantation pays homage to all the slaves that were there and elsewhere in the U.S.South. This photo is of an original slave quarter from the 1700's. and the amazing clay sculpture was done by Woodrow Nash. Nash did many sculptures of the slave children on the plantation.

Brush Lettering

Inspired by Lin Manuel's speech. Super speedy brush lettering done in 10 minutes.

Brush lettered Menu

I just finished this menu for a client giving a small dinner to introduce her new business, Hunt & Gather. All the lettering is done with a brush. The menu sounds delicious!

Wedding Vows

Wedding vows done the nicest couple. This is the top portion of the piece.

Watercolor Map

A very general little map for a client illustrating the sights for her wedding and events. Some landmarks on Oahu as well.

Private Dinner Menu

I was asked recently to hand letter 15 menus for a private dinner in San Francisco. Navy on white is always a great classic, clean combination.

Custom Gift Wrap

Just created this calligraphic wrapping paper for a bridal shower gift. Grabbed my brush marker and went for it!

Vintage Table Name Tags

Vintage looking tags for Amy and Jonathan's Catalina wedding!

Smooth Brush

A dear friend is moving from L.A. to South Carolina. This is the envelope I created for her card. Using a pentel cartridge brush and rubber stamp for the image behind her name.

Simple, classic, beautifully designed birth announcement by Sugar Paper. I love the pop of white addressing on navy.

New Business Card!

Just got my new cards that I designed and had printed by Sugar Paper. Doing something simple works really well with letterpress printing because the texture it creates adds an interesting element.

Website Logo

Here are two options I offered the client for her website heading. One of the goals was to have the lettering vary in shades of grey. It's subtle but it worked. The bottom more whimsical and I think the top one more sophisticated. Sarah chose the top one which I think works well with her style.

Box Addressing

I recently worked on an addressing job for a client of Bliss and Bone, a company designing custom stationery and invitations, providing graphic design for print and the web. This one was a challenge! The boxes were 6 x 9 x 1, white ink, two different styles, with the script (Monte Carlo Pro) extra large and all done on an angle. Thankfully they came out nice and the customer was happy with them.

Bookmark Collaboration

I just collaborated on these bookmarks with my friend and amazing painter, Pamela Harnois. These are gifts for her painting students.