I was not expecting to be celebrating my sixth business birthday in lockdown. I would usually write a blog post around this time reflecting on the last year, but it seems hard to remember anything that happened before March 23 at the moment. So, I thought I’d write a little bit about the reality of…
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Celebrating my sixth business birthday – in lockdown
Collaborating with artist Emma Gosling
This commission was a special collaboration between two South Shields creatives that will hopefully become a family heirloom. When the request first landed in my inbox, I knew just the person to contact for the illustration aspect of the piece – Emma Gosling. I have been following Emma on Instagram for quite some time…
Restoring a Victorian Family Bible
Calligraphy commissions come in all shapes and sizes. Being an ex-journalist, I love hearing the story behind each one and becoming a part of that story. But every now and again, something really special comes along. I had the honour of helping to restore a Victorian family bible to its former glory recently. It was…
The European Pointed Pen Collective: Copperplate Envelope Exchange
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I’ve been taking part in the European Pointed Pen Collective (EPPC) Copperplate Envelope Exchange. The EPPC was established in January 2019 by calligraphers Kate Watson and Cecilia Boschi, along with co-founder Christina Janoszka, to share their love of pointed pen calligraphy by creating unique, specific workshops for…
The Cultural Spring: Phase 3 Consultation
I am proud to be one of the artists associated with The Cultural Spring, which has improved access to the arts in Sunderland and South Tyneside over the last six years. I have been running calligraphy workshops in the communities the project has empowered for the last five years and I hope to run more…
Coronavirus (Covid-19): Calligraphy Care Package
As the UK population stays home in a bid to lessen the impact of coronavirus Covid-19, the calligraphy enthusiasts among us will be picking up our pens in a bid to stay sane. I thought I’d pull together a few handy links – an online care package, if you will – to inspire those practising…