The best thing about Valentines Day is….

Valentine’s Day Special Hi everyone, Very belated New Year to you all. I hope this cold weather has not got you down and that it has just given you more time to practice your calligraphy by staying in! Things have been very busy here at Calligraphy Arts world...
Diploma Distinction

Diploma Distinction

Who’s a happy bunny then? Me…! I’ve just been awarded my diploma in Calligraphy and have passed with Distinction.  It’s been hard work, but I’m really, really pleased with the result.

New baby and love gifts

New to the online store today are these wonderful love and baby gifts. Freestanding words covered in tissue and ribbons with your own words wonderfully written in calligraphy using real dip pens. Personalise these items with your own message or celebrate a new born...
New Pen Sets in Our Shop

New Pen Sets in Our Shop

Just in… five… Yes, FIVE new styles of pen sets are now available from Our Online Shop. From Ostrich feathers, Goose Feathers, Glass and Pewter pen holders, with colours in Silver, Gold, Black and Red. Also with inks and interchangeable nibs. Show your...
A new commissioned picture

A new commissioned picture

A new commissioned picture is on the gallery. It’s made from the words to the song, Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. The owner, Helen, sent the basic design and will be framing it herself, once she gets it home, but I’m sure you will all think it makes a great...
Another Completed Commission

Another Completed Commission

Hi everyone. A week of great weather is upon us – whooppee!! And it seems ages since I last blogged. Sorry about that. I’ve just finished a new commission which shows a pair of Persian shoes which has been designed using four different colour inks...
New Jubilee Page

New Jubilee Page

I’ve just made a new Diamond Jubilee page to show off the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, my artwork that The Queen signed last week, along with videos and links to other pictures of the day. It was a fabulous day that we’ll never forget. If you look...
Tickets Arrived Today

Tickets Arrived Today

Yay!! Tickets to see The Queen sign my artwork on Thursday arrived in the post today. Fabulous. A BIG THANKS to all of you who have sent me your congratulations. Seems like my news has reached Seattle, Washington in the USA via Google Alerts – from the...
Update to the Royal Visit

Update to the Royal Visit

Well, what can I say?? I’ve just handed over the finished artwork, for the Diamond Jubilee Royal Visit, to the Canon of Leicester today and everyone at St Martin’s House loves it! I’m so excited now as we’ve been allowed to be present at the...

BIG NEWS

Big News! I wouldn’t normally do this but… OMG!!! I’ve just completed the commemorative certificate that The Queen will sign when she visits Leicester Cathedral on the 8th March – that’s next week. I was contacted by the Diocese of...