Calligraphy Pricing

The gift of a hand-written invitation, message or envelope

carries with it all the positive feelings you have about your event.
My job is to interpret your feelings in a
consistently legible and engaging format.

Take a look at my work here
Calligraphy

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Upon approval of an estimate, a non-refundable deposit is required
to reserve your job on my calendar
and for me to commit to your deadline.

To begin production, I will need:
1. Deposit (non-refundable)

2. Address list (with line breaks) printed or a PDF file in this format.

3. Envelopes with at least 10 to 20% overage
(depending on how large your volume is)
in case of errors.

Remaining fees due
upon job delivery.

$300.00 minimum on all jobs.

Here's an updated Calligraphy Price Sheet:

Anne Elser Calligraphy

CALLIGRAPHY PRICING

INVITATION-$440

RSVP CARD-$250

ADDRESS FLAP-$230

MONOGRAM $375

MENU-$440

ENVELOPE ADDRESSING:

• Full Calligraphic Outer Envelope
(4-5 lines of calligraphy (in a style/s you choose) $7.50 per envelope

• Inner Envelope

$3 per envelope

PLACE CARDS-$2.20 each

ESCORT CARD NAMES/Envelopes-$2.20 each 

INSERT CARD TABLE #s/Inserts-$2.20 each 

LARGE TABLE No. CARDS-$6.50 each



FULL HANKIE-$340 each

HALF HANKIE-$170 each

Updated 2016 - 2017

Normal turn-around for most jobs is 2-3 weeks.
25% - 100% Rush fee on all jobs requiring a faster turn-around.

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404.509.9676

Hand Painted Monograms now in Subtle Color

I've recently taken the idea of a hand painted monogram a little further with the addition of color. These are turning out lovely and there is more experimentation I'd like to consider doing - mainly with the looser application of color.

These are pretty tight and delicate. I love them, but want to splatter the paint a little and treat the fabric as less precious. The direction will be in the example of the Bill & Tracey painted monogram you see below.

We buy practice paper for calligraphy experiments- why not treat fabric the same way? I can't buy a pad of fabric - so instead pick up linens at the thrift store to practice on. It's a great reuse and give me permission to play, with little expense. :)

Fabric Hankies & Hand Towels

New product from Anne Elser Calligraphy. Color version coming soon!

Completed Wedding Monogram

All done!

Palatial Palm Tree

It's finished! Save the Date monogram for a wedding in Miami. Stay tuned for the Invite monogram next.

Pixel/Paint

Working on a monogram today and within Illustrator CS5. With this new version comes a WIDTH tool and it's pretty amazing. It gives you the ability to mimic up and down strokes, creating stress where you want it. Totally different from what I used to do - trace the drawing from the outside contour. It feels more calligraphic now. Really, really interesting.

I love the asymmetry of this piece and can't wait to see how it changes when we do the wedding invitation version.

An Amorous Palm Tree

New sketch for a couple to be wed in Miami, who asked for a monogram with palm leaf accents and tropical flair. I will bring this sketch into Illustrator today and have some fun. Wish me luck!

Hand Painted Calligraphy on Vintage Handkerchief

More hand painted calligraphy on fabric. Created with thinned fabric paint in black and white, onto a vintage linen handkerchief. I used a #0 brush, kept it clean and sharp and went very slowly.

This particular item is a gift to the Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine editor, Shira Savada. Came with my most recent package of calligraphy wedding envelope samples. Wish me luck!

F as grape vine final

And here's the final!

Letter as Grape Vine

This is a new sketch for a Save The Date I'm currently working into. Delving into the twists and turns of William Morris patterns, I used his manner of bringing plant life to the surface as a breathing art form.

This couple share the same first letter in their last name, so when they told me they wanted a logo of a grape vine and leaves for their wedding materials, I thought it would be smart to combine the letterform with the plant. Theirs will be a destination wedding in a vineyard/flower farm in California.

Address List Guide

Anne Elser Calligraphy Address List Guide

After you've reviewed what kind of etiquette guidelines you wish to follow (here's Crane's link to every etiquette question you can imagine), list and number your addresses as you want them to appear on your envelopes. List them in one column only and centered on the page without any other columns or notes. When numbering, you can put it on top of the address itself, so I know not to include it on the envelope. Numbering your list makes it easier for you and I to refer to a specific address quickly, if needed.

Your job will not begin until the address list is formatted in the manner you wish me to copy them.

My role in your envelope addressing is to provide technically accurate, legible, and aesthetically pleasing envelopes. If there are unmarked columns, unclear directions or handwritten notes in the list you provide me to copy, I must then attempt to interpret through the etiquette filter you have in mind, your intention for each address. My guess is not always accurate and misinterpretations are often made.

So before you provide your list, make sure it's one that I can literally copy word for word and line for line. Spell out words like Northwest, Road, and Street. Make sure the punctuation you provide falls within the etiquette standard you're comfortable with.

E-mail a PDF file of your list or provide a printed copy with your envelopes. If you have both outer and inner envelopes, list the outer first.

1.

Mr. & Mrs. Han Solo

311 Bright Tree Base

Endor Station, Endor

78621

Mr. and Mrs. Solo

2.

Tom and Glenda Headcold

5678 Achoo Lane

Atlanta, Georgia

30030

Tom and Glenda Headcold

Audrey

3.

The Honorable Padmé Amidala

Mr. Anakin Skywalker

36 Chommell Sector

Theed, Naboo

21174

Ms. Amidala

Mr. Skywalker

Brush Script Envelope

This inner envelope was done with a round brush and a healthy dose of black flourished ink. Making a statement to your guest that their name is beautiful enough to take up this much space on the page is loving in a dramatically generous way.

Sarah & Luke Monogram Finished!

Here's another wedding monogram - this time for my side of the family. My cousin Lucas is getting married this weekend. Their lovely invitation in blue, white and red inspired my palette and floral accents. Here's the original sketch.


I used round sable brushes with FW Liquid Acrylic inks atop a very thin wash of blue over a cradled board. This piece can hang on the wall or stand by itself on a flat surface such as a bookshelf or table.

Congratulations Sarah and Luke!

Sarah and Luke Wedding Monogram Sketch

Yet another wedding gift for an event this weekend. Sarah and Lucas are getting married. Their invitation was in blue and red and white with black text. Going to have fun with this one which will include little red and white flowers.

Finished Wedding Monogram

Aaaannnnnnnd here's the final. Tomorrow Doug and Anton drive up to deliver her to the wedding.


Painted with FW acrylic inks, round sable brushes on a slightly textured cradled board surface atop an inky wash.


Color palette was in response to their Save The Date and of course, I could not ignore the suggested palette of the beautiful family name Sterling.

New Wedding Monogram

Sorry I've been away so long, friends. We've moved to a new area of Atlanta (Decatur) to be closer to Anton's new school - which begins in a month! Most of what we have has been unpacked and I have begun working again. My new studio is kick-ass with more light than ever and french doors that lead out to the patio. Niiiiiiice.

This is my first project in this new room. I'm finishing it up tonight but thought I'd upload the sketch first. Sterling is Doug's cousin who is getting married tomorrow in Augusta.

Happy wedding Katie and Sterling!

Monogram on Cradeled Board

This is a new product I offer - a hand-painted monogram, ready to hang on your wall. No framing necessary. Beautiful! Done for a couple just wed last month. Commissioned by a friend with very good taste. :) It's 9 x 12 and has a 1.5 inch cradle. Sits nicely on the wall or stands freely on a shelf/table which gives it sculptural appeal.

I used FW Liquid Acrylic inks, a round sable brush, liner brush and my rock star hands.

You can have one of your very own, in the color palette you prefer, with as many dates, names quotes or initials as you need for $400.00.

Wedding Table Chart Display: Three Wedding Gifts in One

Introducing a new product from Anne Elser Calligraphy.

1. A table chart display.
This is printed poster size and can be framed and displayed at the entrance of your wedding reception dining room. Your guests will then find it easier to find their table. No escort card is needed. Your lovely table cards will already be placed.

2. The center of this piece is grounded with the couple's monogram and wedding date. The monogram can be used to print thank you cards, labels, rubber stamps, stationary and more. The date can be left off if you wish to give longevity to your monogram.

3. Also with this piece come table number cards. They can be adapted to fit any size table number card you wish, vertical or horizontal.


And I don't need to tell you how much fun this bride was to work with. All the fun and flirty calligraphy was inspired by her.

Thank you Liz!

Wedding Monogram

Here's a recent monogram done in upright contemporary copperplate. Lots of flourishes, beads and one tiny happy heart. :)

Wedding Mark

Or monogram, but with full first names. What's the name for that? Anyway - this is for a lovely client who will use the piece as wedding stationary and as the centerpiece for a poster sized table chart display for guests. This display will post where escort cards are chosen. Couples can see where their table is before they walk in to dinner. Will post the final piece when done - I can't wait to see it!

The sketches considered and final monogram are shown here. I use a not necessarily sharp General's 580 Test Scoring Pencil for all my sketches and usually have to windex my table and keyboard before I'm through. :)

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