This Issue's Cover Artist
Whitney Forbes is the owner and primary artist of The Haute Press, located in the heart of sunny Orange County, California. She has trained with leading calligraphers including IAMPETH Master Penman Pat Blair, former Chief White House Calligrapher. Her focus is on custom, hand-painted “Haute Bottles” as well as heirloom style envelope addressing and invitation design. Other specialties include venue sketches, maps, and handmade personalized mementos.
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Maureen Vickery, the publisher and editor of Calligraphy Crush, is a professional wedding calligrapher with PenDance Studio. She specializes in pointed pen styles, and teaches pointed pen, brush lettering, and handwriting workshops. Maureen has studied with almost all the IAMPETH Master Penmen, the incomparable Sheila Waters, and numerous crazy-talented instructors at international conferences and local workshops. The life-long friendships she has formed with teachers and fellow students have been a huge blessing both personally and professionally, and many have generously contributed their insight and expertise to Calligraphy Crush readers.