Professional calligrapher Kirsten Burke of The Modern Calligraphy Company shares the inspiration behind her Little Book of Calming Calligraphy “Calligraphy can be the perfect escape. You become so completely absorbed…
Interview
Get to know lettering superstar James Lewis
James Lewis is a 3D lettering supremo who has worked with a diverse mix of brands from Pepsi to the BBC. We caught up with the creative dynamo to find…
Meet sassy crafter Emma Jewell
Emma Jewell is the creative dynamo behind Emma Jewell Crafts and the swoon-worthy Sassy Crafting range that brings a sense of fun and a whole lot of colour to the…
Behind the scenes with lettering expert extraordinaire Seb Lester
In issue 2 of Simply Lettering we chat with Sussex-based lettering artist and designer, Seb Lester, who has developed logos and type illustrations for some of the world’s biggest companies,…
Meet lettering artist & Crayligraphy founder Colin Tierney
Colin Tierney is an independent artist and designer currently residing in Maryland. Colin runs Tierney Studio, a design loft located in the heart of historical Shepherdstown, West Virginia, which works…
Meet the team – hand-lettering artist Sue Smith
Hello! I’m Sue Smith, one of the contributors to Simply Lettering Magazine. I’d like to introduce myself to you and talk about my personal lettering style… I’m living in the…
Discover the mindful benefits of planners and journaling
Modern life can be a whirlwind with so many different demands on our time and attention. The pressure to keep on top of all these demands can be stressful but…
Lettering expert Ian Barnard shares his artistic process
In issue 1 of Simply Lettering magazine, we catch up with hand-lettering artist Ian Barnard to find out all about what inspires his work. Here’s just a little introduction to…
Paul Antonio Studio Tour
Speaking with someone you admire professionally is probably high up there on the list of ‘career achievements’, but having the opportunity to visit the place where all the magic happens…
Amy Tangerine’s Stunning Craft Room!
We take a little look around the fabulous craft room of Amy Tan – aka Amy Tangerine and asked her a few questions about her favourite storage solutions and craft…
Meet expert scribe and calligrapher Paul Antonio
Firstly, could you introduce yourself? My name is Paul Antonio Attong. I grew up in Trinidad and fell in love with calligraphy and things connected to writing when I was…
Lou Collins shares the secrets of how she learned hand lettering
There is just something almost magical about opening a letter and revealing a handwritten note, isn’t there? It’s something I see so rarely, and exactly the reason I wanted to…
