Calligraphy poem commissions for springtime

I’ve had the loveliest calligraphy commissions already this spring, and I wanted to show you the style of delicate flowers my customers have inspired me to paint. First, a wedding gift from a mother to her daughter, illustrated with little yellow flowers. Second, a poem from a daughter to her mum, celebrating mum’s special birthday. This one included watercolour florals in a pattern border.

Sage green paper, white calligraphy ink and delicate yellow florals. The pale gold accent line finished this artwork beautifully.

A delicate flower border in pale colours sets off the white calligraphy and flourished lettering in such a pretty way!

Another pale gold accent line running through the spring floral illustration. My customer requested spacious, simple and legible calligraphy for her mum’s calligraphy poem commission.

This second piece had slightly larger flowers because my lovely customer asked for specific spring blooms. I included snowdrops and crocuses, hellebores and tiny violets.

Close up of the calligraphy illustration on this bespoke poem sent by my customer.

How to Commission a Calligraphy Poem

Ordering a poem in calligraphy is simple.

First of all, please email me:

• the poem or text you would like written
• the occasion for the gift, and the date you’ll need it by
• any ideas or references for colours or style

From there I can suggest layout ideas, paper colours and finishing touches.

Claire Gould

Claire Gould | experienced UK calligrapher shipping worldwide since 2005

Claire offers a full range of calligraphy services, specialising in wedding stationery, poem commissions and family trees. She's written for brands including the BBC and Louis Vuitton, hosted calligraphy workshops at Hampton Court for Kirstie Allsopp, and had work published in books including "Calligraphy Ideas" and "Kirstie's Vintage Home". Claire takes on all kinds of calligraphy work and ships worldwide from her home studio in south Cumbria. She continues to teach popular modern calligraphy workshops in the north west of England.

https://www.bymoonandtide.co.uk
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