Commissions
Poems and quotations
A poem, quotation or other text that has personal
meaning for the recipient, can be written in the form of a small intimate book,
a card or as a piece to be framed and hung on the wall. The use of a style
of writing, colour of ink and appropriate materials that are true to the words
of the text, will produce a gift that will be treasured forever.
- Leaving or long service award
Certificates or pieces of calligraphy using words
provided by you, to create a special gift for your staff. The work can
be mounted and framed.
- Family trees
The family tree written in calligraphy is a talking point when displayed in
your home and a piece of history to hand down to future generations.
Celebration pieces
Individual pieces to celebrate a new baby, wedding
anniversary or another special occasion.


Proposals of marriage or wedding vows
Make that special person feel extra special. Have your own words written in
beautiful calligraphy in the form of a book, a piece to be framed or a scroll.



To save you the trouble and worry, framing can be
arranged through excellent local providers.


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"I have received the book this morning and am absolutely delighted
with what you have produced for us, your work is really exceptional
and I couldn't have wished for anything better. May I also thank
you for you have made the whole process from start to finish very
easy. I now have to decide whether to wait until As' birthday
to give her the book, but this isn't until the end of December, or
to just give it to her now. Whatever I decide I think she will be
delighted to receive it." Colin M. October 2018. Colin
wrote a poem for his wife. This was written in grey and
burgundy and made into a handmade book with a handmade envelope.
"Thank you so much. Eddie's poem looks great. L will absolutely love
it (as I do). I will certainly recommend your services if I ever
hear of anyone wanting any calligraphy done." Catherine W.
November 2017. Nottinghamshire.
Catherine's grandson's poem was written and framed as a present for
her husband on their wedding anniversary.
"We had an amazing time in Germany and what you did for us was
truly icing on the cake. Thanks for getting it done on
time - he was really made up." Mike A. November 2016.
Derbyshire.
A portfolio of quotes
were written in grey and Man City blue to celebrate Mike's friend's
50th birthday. These were presented in a handmade wallet.
"I took the framed picture to my sister yesterday and she was
nearly in tears. It was absolutely perfect! Thank you
ever so much. If I ever hear of anyone else needing a similar
gift or job done I will sing your praises and pass on your details".
Ian M. London. October 2015.
While Ian's sister was on her honeymoon I
wrote a reading from the wedding and had it framed in a bespoke mid
oak frame.
"Just to confirm that I have received the parcel today. It is
absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to take it to the framers.
Thank you so much for everything and I will send you a photo of the
completed piece." Eleanor W. Lancashire. December 2014.
Eleanor commissioned her friend's wedding
vows to be written in brown ink on handmade paper. A small
illustration of entwined rings completed the piece.
"Just been to pick up the calligraphy from my mother in laws.
Wow! It has surpassed all my expectations....it is
absolutely exquisite. I can't stop looking at it and can't
wait to get it framed and present it to my husband on our first
anniversary. We shall treasure it always. Thank you so much." Lisa
B. Yorkshire. September 2013.
Lisa's feedback describes perfectly her
order.
"It arrived safe and sound. I thought it was fantastic. So
thanks very much. My daughter was delighted with it as well. It is
now hangs on her wall at home. She took a photo of it to put on her
board in her room at university." Mark S. Staffordshire.
September 2012. A poem was written
for Mark's daughter who was off to university. The poem was
framed.
"As I suspected, Marilyn was really bowled over by the beautiful
book you made for her 60th birthday. The colours were just right and
she was really taken with your skill and the presentation - the look
on her face was well worth it. I just can't thank you enough
for such a stunning piece of work. I really can't thank you
enough for the way you seemed to understand exactly what I wanted.
Didn't the colours work out brilliantly?" Fran K.
Cambridgeshire. August 2012
. A
handmade book and envelope was made for Fran's friend.
"I am utterly thrilled with it! THANK YOU SO MUCH – IT LOOKS
FAB! I was so excited I ripped it open and showed the
postlady! And then I was so pleased with it I ran over to my
neighbour and she was moved by it too!" Abigail C.
Berkshire. October 2011.
Abigail asked for a poem to be written that she had read at her
goddaughter's christening. An illustration accompanied the poem.
"Delivery came on Saturday morning, I have to tell
you that I am absolutely thrilled with what you have done. It
is exceptional and I cannot thank you enough. I would have no
hesitation in using you in the future." Andy P.
Solihull. August 2011. Andy
commissioned a poem and illustration for his daughter's wedding.
The work was framed and posted.
"Just ringing to thank you for the invitations. They are
absolutely fantastic. Considering I haven't spoken to you or
discussed them with you they are remarkable. I will probably
be back in touch with you soon for something else." Ansaphone message.
Deborah
H. London. September 2010. Deborah ordered individual handwritten
invitations and envelopes for her birthday party.
"Hello Christine, just wanted to say a huge thank you for the
brilliant, perfect work you did for my friends 21st
birthday present. The calligraphy was amazing and the symbols were
far better than what I could ever have wished for. The gilding was
outstanding and the layout you proposed looks fantastic along with
the framing. It was received quickly and packaged like Fort Knox and
would definitely recommend you to others and use you again.
Once again, many thanks." Brett S.
West Midlands. July 2010. Brett commissioned calligraphy
as a 21st birthday present. The work was framed and posted.
"I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail
to thank you for the Leaf book. It is absolutely amazing & looks
even better than I imagined it would!! You have done a fantastic
job. Thank you so
much."
Mark W. Nottinghamshire. December 2009.
Mark commissioned a handmade book as a present for his girlfriend.
The book contained leaf prints and hand written quotations provided
by Mark.
"The parcel arrived in good condition today. Thank you for
the wonderful work, I am more than delighted with the finished
piece. I am sure my wife will appreciate your talent when I present
the gift to her in Italy. Many thanks again!"
Patrick O. Cambridgeshire.
September 2009. Patrick commissioned a first anniversary
present for his wife - wedding vows written in calligraphy with a
drawing of his wife's favourite flower.
"My grateful thanks for your beautiful calligraphy
re the Shakespeare sonnet 18. Merle was 'over the moon'."
Freddie B. Suffolk. August 2007. Freddie commissioned the sonnet to be
written for his wife's 70th birthday present.

"I am ringing to thank you for producing the
family tree for us. The work is now framed and we are
delighted with it." Richard E.
Suffolk. December 2007.
Richard commissioned his family tree to be
written in calligraphy. The framed work was a Christmas present
for his son and family.
"The packet arrived this morning. The
work is beautiful and is very much in line with my high expectations. I am
thrilled, thank you."
Dominic G. Italy. December 2007. Dominic commissioned two poems to be
written in calligraphy for his wife's Christmas present. The poems were
bound into a handmade book using speciality papers.
"I received the completed work today and I am
thrilled with it. Many thanks for such a professional piece of work, so
efficiently executed. I shall certainly remember you in future if I ever
need anything else."
Sue F. December 2007. Sue commissioned the school's
mission statement to be written in calligraphy and framed.
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