Inspiration is everywhere and I believe a chunk of them is found on the world wide web. No wonder most of us can sit down for hours in front of our computers!
Today, I’m sharing five of my favorite go-to sites for inspiration on hand lettering/calligraphy/design. If I can just be half as talented as these people, I would be utterly happy.
Believe me when I say they’re incredible! Come, let me show you.
Mary Kate McDevitt is a genius! She’s a New York-based Hand Letterer and Illustrator and has her works seen on billboards and magazines already. She also has a book called the Hand Lettering Ledger which is the first and only book on Hand Lettering that I have. She’s also the creative brain behind the Carpe Diem Journal and the Big Ideas Notepad.
I love the hand lettering. I enjoy the sarcasm.
Lauren Hom beautifully translates into art what she calls “the little lies we tell ourselves”.
3. Cocorrina
Corina Nika is a designer based in Greece. She studied Interior Design but pursued her dream to become a Graphic Designer. Talk about inspirational.
Her taste is impeccable! You’ll definitely agree with me when you see her breathtaking works. I bet you won’t help but use one of her free wallpapers.
Hannah Rose Beasley is yet another inspiration – one that I can say I have a major affinity to. In her site, she shares:
I am a believer in Jesus and want to serve Him. Art has always been a part of my life, whether it’s been drawing, photography, or hand lettering. Three years ago it all came together when I started designing simple blogs with nothing but Gimp, my browser, and a very small amount of knowledge; and I have gone on to have the pleasure of working with many people on websites, blogs, logos, and more. My goal in my design is to be always learning and growing in my skills, to make myself better as a designer, blogger, and friend.
When I grow up (metaphorically), I want to be like her!
Philippines, represent!
Alessandra Lanot is an artist/graphic designer/restaurateur. You’ll find a lot of calligraphy, hand lettering, watercolor art and crafts on her blog. She also hosts workshops on them which she fondly calls “CRAFTERNOONS”. I hope to attend one soon!
I can say that I like her watercolor works the most. See the wedding invitation above? DIVIIINE! I can imagine one for my own in the future. 🙂
So, there goes my five. Are you inspired yet?
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