Sharisse of Pieces Calligraphy has such a sweet online disposition; embodying helpfulness, encouragement and lightheartedness. And her work is totally in-line with that perception. It's light, happy and beautiful. She styles her shots so professionally and in turn has a wonderfully curated feed! I love her emphasis on brush-lettering, because as you know, brush-lettering holds a special place in my heart! Enjoy this glimpse into her creative mind!

Studio Life Lately

This past month has been pretty busy! And I love it! I'm totally the type of person that thrives with a long to-do list. Since Zach has been off for the summer from grad school, it's been the month of nib holders! I can't even begin to tell you how much fun it is to work on these...

Inspiration, Studio LifeAsh BushMay 21, 2015Inspiration, Nib Holders, Brushlettering, CalligraphyComment

My Hand-Lettered Logo Design Process

The fact that I've built a business around logo creation is hilarious to me. It's even more crazy that I actually love it! Because a few years ago I decided I didn't like invitation design and I really hated logo design - too hard, too messy, too long and not enough money. I swore I'd never be a logo designer, much less a type-designer. Isn't it funny how life turns out?

Logo, LetteringAsh BushMay 7, 2015Logo, Brushlettering, Photoshop Comments

What's in the Toolbox?

I love getting peeks into other people's studios and design spaces! It's so inspiring for me to see how they have their desk set up to their personal workflow, what tools they use, the art on their walls, the style and feel of the room. When I look at my workspace I often wonder if messy & mis-matched could be my brand? My studio looks like Lisa Frank and a vintage European estate sale had a baby and it puked everywhere.

Resources, Calligraphy, LetteringAsh BushApril 30, 2015Resources, Tools, Calligraphy, Brushlettering, Studio Comments

Studio Life Lately

My business breaks pretty evenly into 3 parts:

Here's a small glimpse into my studio life and everything I've been working on this past month!

Lettering, Inspiration, LogoAsh BushApril 16, 2015Inspiration, Watercolor, Brushlettering, Calligraphy, Invitation, Logo, ProcessComment

How To: Lettering with Masking Fluid

After posting the shots of my Invitation Suite that I made for The Big Fake Wedding event in February, I got a lot of questions asking about how I made the outer envelopes. It looks like it'd be super difficult, but it's actually really simple & totally doable for wedding invitations! Here's the step-by-step process!