Long Village Studio

I am looking forward to leading students through some exercises with the pointed brush marker to be able to create little flowers and flourishes for personnel projects. Contact me if interested in registering for this March 19th class. For further information, link here

Wedding maps can take care of two goals - helping guests get a feel for the area and events AND as a memento for the happy couple. More images of this map and other maps on Instagram with #lvs_weddingmaps Logo design by Cotton Blossom Press

Looking for a style to set your invitation apart from the rest? Professional calligraphy styles to compliment your invitation suite and your style. Book your calligrapher when ordering your invitations. Planning ahead will allow for the perfest design for your envelope addressing needs.

Help your guests find their table with elegant place cards . . . .

Wedding maps are a wonderful touch to any invitation suite. It will give your guests a vision of the day and what is special to you. Personal details can be added that help to tell your love story. A custom wedding map can be a treasured keepsake for the newly weds.

Beautiful touches of calligraphy for a wedding reception.

I will be at Baggie Goose at Biltmore Park  - https://www.facebook.com/baggiegoose/ to do 'On the Spot' Calligraphy  just in time for Valentine's day. I will have two brand new cards which can be personalized available. Tell someone you love that they are special with personal calligraphy! Here is a glimpse of of the two designs . . .  Hope to see you there!

An essential element for the sit down reception - help your guests know where they will be sitting. Table number is tucked inside so the guest's names get the star treatment.

Graduation cards going out to some amazing young adults! Blessed to have spent some years with them.  Best wishes as they head off to college!

Finally used this vintage tool that was given to me . . . oh it is so lovely! It is a Mabie Todd & Co - 7 - Did not realize what a special tool this is. Probably from 1890 to 1920. Gold tip. Very flexible. Dip pen. If any one knows anything about this or where to get info, I would love that.

Custom lettering style and custom ink  to match the invitation suite.  Why not have it exactly as you dreamed?

An elegant way to put numbers on each table  for a wedding reception.

Working on a custom job - color and lettering style just for this wedding invitation suite. The lettering is a casual copperplate script. The ink is a gray/taupe color. Always fun to help a bride complete your presentation with custom calligraphy on hr wedding invitations.

Working on a new style . . . upright copperplate. On the letter 'K' - half way done on the Christmas card list. Ordered my postage on the USPS website, 7 days and counting.  Interesting that the service is a bit slow. But I am all for supporting our USPS - still love snail mail!

Time to get the Christmas cards in the mail . . . a great opportunity to try out different nibs, new bottle of ink and a free form style. Going rogue . . . no lines no planning. Thought this one would make Patrice smile, other than I spelled her name wrong :( Think I can blame it on auto correct? Happy Holidays!!!

A small design job for a couple. Even little finished pieces take time to work out the details.

These paintings are a great, modern twist on the formal guestbook. The guests sign right on the painting. The finished projects gives the couple a wonderful piece of art for their home. Each painting is custom crafted for the couple.

Did you know you can send a note to the Greetings Office and receive a greeting from the White House?  What a great memento of your wedding date.

Found a fun way to warm up and complete a 'to-do' item on my list. I make a border with letters I need to work on or want to develop other ideas for. Makes a more decorative envelope for the recipient and gives me practice. Also played with creating a monogram for JLH - father-in-law. This was done with a crow quill - which I have finally gotten some control over, it is a very flexible nib which is great for the heavy down stroke but challenging for the thins.