Now that some names I wrote are already framed, others have just arrived, and some names are watched being written in the videos...
I feel I’m honoured to witness and feel a little part of it! A couple of words from the addressees draw a beautiful picture. Thank you.
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And the last piece, written today ❤️
The Marathon is finishing today
Welcome to the normal pace of life. And enjoy the time with your loved ones and yourself!
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Day 14 — The Final 🎉
Vera's Calligraphy Marathon — The Gallery
Thank you for staying with me all these 14 days!
#calligraphymarathon #challenge #letterlove #typography #forher #valentinesgift #gift #name #commission #forhim #uk
Day 14 — The Final 🎉
Vera's Calligraphy Marathon — The Gallery
Thank you for staying with me all these 14 days!
#calligraphymarathon #challenge #letterlove #typography #forher #valentinesgift #gift #name #commission #forhim #uk
You know... I'm glad that I ran this Marathon.
Have I grown upon myself? —Yes 😊
Do I have a pile of new works in my portfolio? —Yes 😊
Tomorrow is the last day, and my tiramisu is waiting for me.
#calligraphymarathon #veraevstafieva #uk #calligraphy
Good morning!
It's Day 13 of my Calligraphy Marathon!
I'm writing the names remained in my queue — and shall be posting loads of pictures after that — brace yourself!
Have a good Monday 👋🏻
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The floor is lava 😜
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Stroke choreography
"Ruz", Cyrillic letters
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Day 10.
Four names to write — slowly and with care, not all in one day.
One will be a couple’s names together, and two will be male names.
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Counterforms' interaction and play — from the calligraphy piece shown previously in the video.
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For her — for a dancer in red. He even sent me photos of her dancing 🔥
No further disclosure — it’s going to be a surprise gift.
Name Ira, written in Cyrillic letters.
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Жаным — "Darling" in Kazakh language — thanks for the request to Assylbek Umurzak.
Cyrillic Ж is quite a challenge for a broad-nib tool, but I finally captured it with two brushes!
Calligraphy Marathon is going on, Day 9 of 14 ❤️
#calligraphymarathon #cyrillic #valentines #veraevstafieva #gift
Hi!
Yesterday I realised I need the name for myself too 😊 — here it is, on my favourite scarlet-red paper.
Calligraphy Marathon Day 8
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Calligraphy Marathon — Day 7
A bit of silence and concentration for you.
A new baby’s name — with the very best thoughts ❤️
#calligraphymarathon #gift #name #newborn #girl #veraevstafieva #calligraphy
Calligraphy Marathon — Day 7 of 14 in my workshop 😊
I’m writing more and more names, in various languages using the Latin and Cyrillic scripts.
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"Sober but elegant directness"
A testimonial from Mathieu Lommen, graphic design historian — one to keep.
Btw, a few years ago he acquired my first CMYK calligraphy piece for the Allard Pierson collection at the University of Amsterdam.
Many thanks.
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For the little girl who lives in Bulgaria ✨
The name Andrea, written in Cyrillic letters, with rounded, soft forms to reflect her gentle age — as requested.
Calligraphy Marathon — Day 5 ✨
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#commission #letterlove #typography #gift #name #Cyrillic
Calligraphy Marathon — Day 5 of 14
Hope you're having a nice weekend, enjoying the colours, tastes and smells today ❤️
Even on Sunday I'm happy to answer your questions, you're welcome to DM me if you're thinking about a calligraphy name.
#calligraphymarathon #gift #name #ukartist #calligraphy
Two brushes work together in one lettering piece, one for basic letters, second for the flame-like d 💙
Prolonged h and u create a complex rhythm in a row of letters
The Lunadoorns
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Day 4 of 14 — Calligraphy Marathon
Taking written and packed pieces to the Post Office, answering questions, sketching, trying different letterforms, discussing, sending videos 💙
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My workshop — where everything happens.
Well, it looks a bit different on type design days 😀
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#CalligraphyMarathon ✍️
How it works?
You simply DM me the name you’d like written and choose the paper colour and format option (original or scan).
I’ll write the piece and send you a preview first
Once you’re happy with it, I’ll ask for payment — and then send the scan or post the original to you 📮
Multiple p on request — great fun! ❤️
For multilingual typographer Sherry He (I share it with her permission), the author of "Typography Beyond Borders: Design with Multiscriptual Typographic Elements".
Cyrillic version of her name — unexpected and lovely task ❤️
#CalligraphyMarathon day 1 😊
Calligraphy Marathon — Day 1
DM me to challenge me with the name to write for you 😊
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Calligraphy Marathon — here I start Day 1 of 14.
The pile of paper is awaiting and I enjoy the colours ❤️
Waiting for requests! ✍️
Special thanks to those who reached out for preorders 💙
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