Posts by Maureen Vickery

Milenist Balbuzanov from Lozenets, Sofia City, Bulgaria, is the founder of Calligraphy Masters, a global community dedicated to the art of calligraphy. His vision for creating a platform that unites calligraphers from around the world has significantly contributed to the contemporary calligraphy scene. Balbuzanov’s work with Calligraphy Masters involves curating content, organizing events, and fostering…

Loredana Zega, a Slovenian calligrapher, has nurtured her passion for calligraphy for over 26 years, inspired by her family’s tradition of receiving beautifully calligraphed greeting cards. Her journey began with self-study after she acquired her first calligraphy pen. Striving for perfection, Loredana meticulously practiced using templates and fonts, honing her skills through dedication and self-discipline.…

Margaret Shepherd is a professional calligrapher, author, and educator. Throughout her 55-year career, Margaret’s calligraphy is currently featured in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum, and the Rare Books Department of the Boston Public Library, and has previously been featured inside multiple colleges and law firms. She has taught workshops and given live calligraphy demonstrations…

Bailey Amon Rivera is a creative entrepreneur who is passionate about calligraphy, art, and anything handmade. She lives and works in the beautiful, historic town of Littleton, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and two kitties. As a professional calligrapher, designer, and textile artist, Bailey infuses her diverse background into her craft with passion and precision,…

Stefano Pedruzzi is an Italian artist from Bergamo, born in August 1994, whose artistic journey began with the dynamic world of graffiti at the age of 13. The streets served as his first canvas and classroom, teaching him invaluable lessons in design, proportion, and the importance of manual dexterity. Through his urban art experiences, Stefano…

Vivian Mungall started her lettering career as an apprentice with Stephen A. Ziller, owner of Ziller of Kansas City, a professional engrossing art (calligraphy) studio. Stephen, a 1932 graduate of the Zanerian College in Columbus, Ohio, was the second owner of the engrossing studio which was founded in 1895 by Frederick W. Tamblyn, a well-known…

Gaganpreet Singh Marwaha is from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. He started his calligraphy journey in March 2021 . He always was attracted to beautiful script, since both his mother and grandmother had beautiful handwriting, so naturally he had a good cursive from the start. But in the year 2020 he was not well so needed…