Working on an exciting new Illuminated Address and really enjoying the work thus far. It’s to be presented to the recipient in a few weeks so can’t put too much detail up yet. Am having fun with the illuminated capitals and working lots of colour into the mix.
I was delighted to receive the commission to provide calligraphy services for the 2014 Lord Mayor’s Awards.The recipients were Paddy Cosgrave, Ranelagh Arts Festival, Jim Gavin, One Young World Bid Committee, St. Andrew’s Resource Centre and Dil Wickremasinghe, all of whom have made special contributions to the city of Dublin. I provided the calligraphy on each…
Last week, I completed a highly specialised and detailed, large-scale commission—a true test of endurance completed under an extremely tight deadline. The project involved two days of meticulous planning followed by over three days of intense execution. My life was essentially put on pause for six days; the relief of finishing just in the nick…
A unique gift for a loved one for Christmas! Get their favourite poem, piece of prose or saying carried out in calligraphy with a personal dedication to your loved one at the end of the work. Please get orders in quickly to avoid disappointment for Christmas. Contact me now calligraphy@eircom.net
Calligrafont is an Irish company based in Santry, Dublin 9, which is dedicated to the fine art of hand-crafted calligraphy, a skill that dates back to medieval times and is still evolving in modern times. It is run by Aoife Lyons, who is used to working to tight schedules and a specified budget. Calligrafont offers beautiful…
Calligrafont is taking commissions for 2015. Please contact us if you need a bespoken illuminated piece, customised wedding invitations or other stationery, or anything else that requires the services of a calligrapher. You may email us at calligraphy@eircom.net, or get our contact details here.
Was especially excited this year to be commissioned to produce the calligraphy scrolls for the Lord Mayor’s Awards. Two of the recipients this year were running related – parkrun Ireland, and Noel Carroll, athlete, so my two worlds – running and calligraphy collided🏃♀️✍! Congratulations to all 8 recipients: parkrun Ireland, Noel Carroll (posthumously), Kellie Harrington…
