Allison

  • In the Studio

    In the Studio: Cinderella Invitation

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    Cinderella Invitation by Hand-Painted Weddings Cinderella Invitation by Hand-Painted Weddings

    Lately I have been on a “Once Upon A Time” kick. You know…the ABC tv series about all the fairytales that succumb a curse and are sent to the real world. I am loving this show; watching a few episodes daily!

    In the spirit of this show is this invitation I designed a few months ago in conjunction with a creative collaboration with a few other talented wedding vendors (more on that later in the week).

    The hand-painted Cinderella Invitation would be perfect for the couple who adores this tv series or has a fondness for the timeless, whimsical fairytales of our childhoods.

    Note: The Cinderella Invitation is available to order under the Shop Invitations section.

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    Follow me on Instagram @handpaintedweddings

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    Hand-Painted Weddings Instagram

    I consider myself a bit of a late bloomer when it comes to social media. I mean geez….I am still trying to figure out hashtags! I may be one of the last people to join Instagram, and truthfully I have no idea why I waited so long to join!

    My goal with Instagram is to capture a mix of everyday moments and works in progress photos. I think it is important to capture these little special moments. It is almost like a visual Gratitude journal; being grateful for all of the simple moments such as really great foam on your cappuccino or a beautiful blossom sprouting in your garden. These are the moments that make up your life and should be cherished. It is these moments that I aim to bring to my Hand-Painted Invitations. I am very excited to see how my new Instagram hobby will effect my craft and my business.

    Follow me @handpaintedweddings on Instagram.

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    Practicing the Art of Calligraphy

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    Calligraphy Tools by Hand-Painted Weddings

    Hand-Painted Weddings calligraphy

    I have been loving practicing with my new calligraphy tools. Currently I have been using the Brause Steno nib (shown), which is also called “Blue Pumpkin” because it has a blue hue to it. (How cute is that?) And I have tried practicing with the Brause Extra Fine 66 nib. This is a very small, surprisingly flexible nib, but I am not as crazy over the smaller nib holder, so I haven’t been using it as much. I’m sure once I’m back on my feet and can start shopping fine art stores in person (rather than just online), I will find a nib holder that is a bit more comfortable for me, so I can get more use out of the EF66 nib.

    I am practicing calligraphy by copying samples of some of my most admired calligraphers in order to grasp the idiosyncrasies of each letter and to practice different styles and techniques. Then once I’m “warmed up” I usually start my own lettering, which is where I came up with Hand-Painted Weddings in calligraphy (shown above). I am definitely flirting with the idea of changing my logo to use this new type treatment. I would definitely add a watercolor element to it, but what do you think? I fear changing my logo when I have only been using my current logo for less than a year, but feel that this hand-painted version may be more authentic to my brand.

    I’d love your thoughts in the Comments section if you feel so obliged!

    Paintings and Calligraphy by Hand-Painted Weddings.