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There’s something undeniably magical about a wedding in California’s gorgeous Wine Country. The vineyards, the golden light, and the open air views set the perfect stage for unforgettable moments. If...

It’s true, adding gilding wax to your engraving project can really elevate the wow-factor of your work… but is it always safe to do so? Hey there! I’m Angie, a...

Hi, I’m Angie! A Petaluma-based engraving instructor and professional live event artist specializing in calligraphy performance. If you’re wondering how you can get started engraving your own beautiful gifts, I’m...

About WCAM Day World Calligraphy as Meditation (WCAM) Day is a global celebration inviting individuals everywhere to slow down, breathe deeply, and create mindfully through the art of calligraphy. Founded...

Sometimes engraving isn’t an option. Enter: product painting! It isn’t safe to engrave on pressurized bottles, so for this French Bloom pop-up at Goop back in October, we went with...

If you had told me five years ago I’d be doing anything of interest to a creative entrepreneurial magazine, there’s no way I would have believed you. But here we...

How many engravers does it take to provide optimal service to 500 conference guests? Make a mental note of your guess. Got it? Great! Now continue reading: While it varies...

Whether it be calligraphy, engraving, product painting, fashion illustration, wood burning, or leather debossing– keep reading for key things to consider during the planning process of hiring a live event...

Back in April I partnered with live event artist extraordinaire Jessica Laurel of Ink and Rhythm Calligraphy to bring TWO activations to the Vertos Spring Social on the rooftop lounge at...

You may have heard that using a brushless (sometimes called coreless?) motor drill is preferable to a brush motor drill. In this post we’ll talk about why, AND the tell-tale...