This was quite a fun, yet challenging project … designing the “perfect” version of the words Save The Date, in a flourished calligraphic script. The photograph was taken by Elizabeth Messina, and the invitation was designed by my friend Susan at Papel Paper & Press.
A little something from the archives today … From last year’s A Lovely Workshop in Napa and photographed by Elizabeth Messina.
Have a great week!
Lettered with a Mitchell nib and black gouache
Created with a Gillott 1068A and W&N Jet Black Gouache
A little more free and flowing than standard copperplate calligraphy, this lettering style is one of my favourites!
Created with a Pigma Micron, W&N Watercolours, and a Pitt Pen
Written with a No. 2 Ticonderoga Pencil
Here are a few examples of my calligraphy that was used on an invitation, menu and monogram. Please click on each image if you would like a closer view.
Design by Grapevine
Photographer unknown
{but would happily give credit if I knew}
Created with a Pigma Micron, Prismacolor pencils, and gel pen
Drawn with a Gillott 1068A and gouache
Xandra Y. Zamora :: Calligraphy & Design 