Category Archives: Gothic calligraphy

Calligraphy extract with illuminated letter

by admin Posted on May 22, 2011
Illuminated letter in gold leaf for extra shine
Illuminated letter in gold leaf for extra shine

Calligraphy gifts and commissions don’t have to be long poems: sometimes simple says it best!

This calligraphy gift was commissioned from The Wedding Calligrapher by the editor of leading UK wedding magazine Wedding Ideas. Rachel wanted a simple piece of calligraphy for her wedding anniversary.

Calligraphy extract for a wedding anniversary gift. Gothic lettering and purple panel
Calligraphy extract for a wedding anniversary gift. Gothic lettering and purple panel

The illuminated letter is in 22 carat gold leaf on a purple panel. Calligraphy is in a gothic lettering style for a striking and old fashioned feel to the piece.  Read more... (120 words, 2 images, estimated 29 secs reading time)

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Calligraphy poem commissions in red and gold

by admin Posted on April 9, 2011
Calligraphy poem Kiss Me in gothic lettering with red border - part of a set
Calligraphy poem Kiss Me in gothic lettering with red border - part of a set

These handwritten calligraphy poems were ordered as a set. Each one is in gothic calligraphy with an illuminated initial letter in gold leaf and a red swirly border design.

Calligraphy poem Kiss Me in gothic lettering with red border - part of a set
Calligraphy poem Kiss Me in gothic lettering with red border - part of a set
Calligraphy poem Kiss Me in gothic lettering with red border - part of a set
Calligraphy poem Kiss Me in gothic lettering with red border - part of a set

The illuminated letter K creates interest and focus for the calligraphy design.  Read more... (171 words, 7 images, estimated 41 secs reading time)

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Handwritten calligraphy poem birthday gift

by admin Posted on March 23, 2011
calligraphy poem handwritten with red rose illustration
calligraphy poem handwritten with red rose illustration

This calligraphy commission was handwritten and illustrated for a very special birthday gift. The red rose adds a dramatic splash of colour and a romantic touch to this unique present idea.

Calligraphy poem in gothic calligraphy with swirly border design
Calligraphy poem in gothic calligraphy with swirly border design

The initial letter is gilded with 22 carat gold leaf. Gold leaf is also used in the swirling border design to complement the letter – and as you can see from this photograph, to add real shine to the piece!  Read more... (125 words, 3 images, estimated 30 secs reading time)

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Couture wedding table plan

by admin Posted on November 16, 2010
couture wedding table plan in calligraphy
couture wedding table plan in calligraphy

I love this table plan. Names are written in Spencerian calligraphy, in coffee coloured ink. The title is hand painted and gilded, and the style is an elaborate gothic calligraphy.

Calligraphy wedding table plan
Calligraphy wedding table plan

Illustrations around the heading create a real focal point which includes mirror gloss gold leaf (22 carat).

Calligraphy wedding table plan design
Calligraphy wedding table plan design

The boards are textured artist’s mount board, with a soft cream for individual tables and pale coffee for the background.

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Illuminated calligraphy letter

by admin Posted on October 8, 2010
Illuminated calligraphy letter in silver
Illuminated calligraphy letter in silver

Illumination is one of the trickiest and most rewarding areas of calligraphy. It took me a few years to get the hang of it, and many experiments with different adhesives and techniques.

Silver leaf calligraphy letter
Silver leaf calligraphy letter

My advice to anyone learning illumination would be experiment with the various adhesives you can find; follow the instructions for drying times, and go slowly.

I use Kohler Miniatum Ink (from Scribblers), and genuine gold and silver leaf. Allow 20 minutes for the size to dry, then press the leaf onto the tacky glue. Pad all around the edges very slowly and carefully with a clean paintbrush and brush away the bits. Polish with the brush or with a little cotton wool.

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