Showing posts with label Calligraphy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calligraphy. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

{A GIRL} YOU SHOULD KNOW // ROSANN KONIECZNY

I love letters. Their form, their design, their shape as an object, their way of conjuring complex emotions with their simplicity. When I get a new font specimen book in the mail I pour over it like it's a long awaited love letter. I. Love. Letters. I have always wanted to try my hand at calligraphy and, believe me, someday I will. But for now I will leave the beautiful art of hand lettering up to people like Rosann Konieczny.

Rosann began her career as a graphic designer specializing in hand lettering and type design. Then motherhood called and her career took a different path. She was able to pursue her passion for hand lettering and her desire to provide a unique and personal service. Rosann is a Minnesota based artist who has clients from around the nation. She specializes in wedding stationery, but also has clients like The American Institute of Architects, Minneapolis Saint Paul magazine, Twin Cities Business Monthly, Carlson Companies, and Fantasy Flight Games.

I am just waiting for a client to come to me wanting a letterpress hand lettered invitation or business logo. I know just where to go.

P.S. {A Girl} You Should Know is a new post category highlighting a Minnesota wedding professional. And yes, sometimes it will be {A Guy} You Should Know.




Friday, July 24, 2009

IN THE STUDIO // CALIGRAPHY TIPS

I am deep into a logo redesign for Armato Design & Press. I've got the bug. So today a quick link to a great Handmade Weddings post on calligraphy: different ways to use it and tips on working with a calligrapher. Happy weekend all.

Monday, July 13, 2009

INSPIRATION FILE // NIÇOISE TYPOGRAPHY

Ever since I took this picture on my honeymoon in Nice I have wanted to see if I would be any good at hand type illustration. Maybe it's time to get on that. Perfect for an invitation, no?

Monday, June 8, 2009

INSPIRATION FILE // UNIQUE CALLIGRAPHY

There are so many artists out there pushing the envelope, if you will, on style and authenticity with their unique calligraphy. One usually just thinks of using calligraphy for envelopes and return addresses, but how about using one of these artists for the design of an invitation itself and then using it right through on the envelopes, the escort cards, food labels, thank you cards, basically on all of the wedding stationery. I can see any of these letter forms letterpress printed on gorgeous cotton paper. In it's simplicity this would be an extravagant invitation and wedding suite.

Above: Modern and whimsical letters from Betsy Dunlap.


PERFECT flourishes. Calligraphy by Iowa 86.


Easy, simple and casual. Letter Girl also sells customized rubber stamps.



More lovely flourishes from Love Jenna.


Finally, vintage charm from Maybelle.