Switcheroo, Wright Style

While looking through some old family photos, we found this one of my great-grandparents wearing each other's clothes. Reminds me of the Switcheroo project by Hana Pesut.

Phrase of the Week

New Collaborative Artist Notebooks

My friend and fellow MA student Tana and I have been meaning to do some collaborative work for a while.  And now we finally have a tangible piece!  Tana's portraits and figure drawings are absolutely amazing.  Her style is unique and fun and it works perfectly with my funky-styled calligraphy.  We were a bit worried at the start that our styles wouldn't mesh well and would look out-of-place next to each other, but once we put them together, all our fears vanished.  I look forward to working with her on many more projects we have in store.  Yea collaboration!  Find them here at my Etsy shop.

Polka Dot Ombre Cards

I just finished a set of these for a DIY article in a bridal magazine.  It took a little practice getting the polka dots to come out right but I think it was worth it!  I love the ombre trend for stationery and this is a super easy way to get the effect using watercolor pencils instead of paints.  Check out the whole DIY in Unique Bride magazine available at WHS stores.

Inspiring Calligraphers

I've been hard at work perfecting my calligraphy skills (to the chagrin of my neck and hand).  Its coming along but I am nowhere near the level of these masters.  I've searched all over and these three ladies are by far my favorites.

First up is Neither Snow who does a very loose, flowing style with a casual flair.  I especially like how she styles her lower-case r's to look like regular handwriting.

Next up is Jenna from Love, Jenna.  She has a very classic style with plenty of swooshes and flair.  She's been featured in some of my favorite publications including Martha Stewart and Real Simple and a number of others.  With enough practice I can only hope to have half of this girl's talent!

Finally, and definitely the most distinctive of the three is Betsy Dunlap.  She has a range of different styles and each is more unique than the next.  The angles and capitals are to die for!  I love the way she mixes calligraphy with other handwritten styles.  She'll even design your tattoo!

A New Step

One of the last things I have gotten around to changing when I created my new business name is my blog.  So here it is!  Brand new name, fresh blog, fresh start.  I hope to keep on top of this one and post inspiring photos, ideas, and updates on design, crafts, and my life.