I’m the calligrapher and artist behind Echo Art and Design. I specialize in teaching modern calligraphy workshops and adding personalization to gifts and live events.

Calligraphy and lettering has always been a huge obsession of mine. Starting in elementary school with sketchbooks full of quotes, I always loved playing around with different lettering styles. In college I took a letterform class and after learning some of the basics of pointed pen, broad edge and monoline scripts, I spent the next 20 years developing my own modern calligraphic style.

In 2020 I was looking to refine my skills so I sought out a more structured learning approach, which led me to take a variety of classes with numerous instructors, including Paul Antonio, AKA PA Scribe. Going back to basics and learning about the history of different scripts totally changed my perspective about calligraphy and dramatically improved my consistency and ability. I was even featured in Paul’s first ever Instagram Live interview with 2 of his other students, talking about our experiences.

In 2022 I started teaching modern calligraphy workshops with Sip & Script. I absolutely love sharing my expertise and my enthusiasm for the art of pretty lettering, as well as the party planning aspect of creating a whole coordinated look for each of my events!

When I’m not teaching I can be found personalizing cards or other items at live in-store events. Past clients include Greige + Blooms and Prada. I am also available for in-studio commissioned work, which includes engraving and hand-painting services.

In addition to calligraphy, I also have a background in illustration and graphic design. I started my business in 2006 after falling in love with designing invitations and accessories for my wedding, and was getting asked to do the same for my friends and family. I really loved the process of collaborating with my clients, taking inspiration from whatever they brought me and then I designed and created something from scratch and totally unique, just for them. Even better if I could create a whole cohesive look with calligraphy and other accessories like favors, signs and seating cards!

More recently my graphic design services have grown to be more of a passion project and I’ve chosen to work primarily with alopecia-owned businesses. As someone living with alopecia, I really want to spread awareness and bring the ideas of other alopecians to life. Currently, I am the graphic designer for the Baldtourage, a hair-loss community started by Christie Valdiserri and I work with her to create graphics to be used in social media posts and merchandise. I have also worked for several other alopecia-owned businesses to create logos, illustrations and graphics for t-shirts and podcasts!

When I'm not doing my own creative work, I enjoy doing other creative things with my family! Whether it’s various DIY projects with my husband around our home, or getting my 2 daughters involved in crafty gifts or themed birthday parties or homemade halloween costumes. I love making just about everything into an art project!

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I look forward to connecting with you!

~ e.