Holly Monroe offers you a variety of custom services. Her original calligraphy and artwork is completely executed by hand for publishers, businesses, churches and individuals. Prices are negotiable. Please review the following services prior to requesting a price quote for a custom order.

LETTERING STYLES

A variety of lettering styles are available (see Portfolio and Invitations). Additional styles can be emulated if desired (please send samples).

CREATIVE LETTERING DESIGN

Custom lettering unique to your product can be designed for logos, mastheads, packages, greeting cards, etc.

LAYOUT & DESIGN

Traditional calligraphic designs are usually centered or flush left and are enhanced with decorative letters or borders. For a more creative layout, letters can dance across the page with overlapping backgrounds and various lettering styles.  The options for creative layout are limitless.  A rough of your layout can be drawn up for approval.

COLOR

Any colors you desire can be incorporated into the calligraphy.  You may designate your colors according to a Pantone color chart, a mat board sampler or by sending fabric or painted swatches.

ILLUSTRATIONS/BORDERS/LOGOS

Please indicate whether you would like an illustration, logo or decorative border included in your final design.  If you already have a logo, it can often be replicated on your calligraphic piece.

23K GOLD LEAF, SHELL GOLD & IMITATION

To accent exquisite calligraphic designs, you may choose to add 23K gold or silver leaf. The result is a brilliant metallic letter, word or decoration with a raised appearance, which adds richness to your final artwork. Some clients have commissioned a name, a decorated letter, or some decorative highlights finished in the leaf. Gold/silver leaf is priced on a custom basis.

23k gold powder is a more economical alternative to the gold leaf.  It is painted onto the surface of the vellum or paper and then burnished to give a heightened luster. Charges are based on amount used in design.
Imitation gold, silver or bronze is available at no extra charge.

PAPER

Standard paper options are white or eggshell acid free papers. Prices range between $3-8.00 per sheet.

HANDMADE PAPERS

Beautiful handmade papers with embedded flecks, fabrics, strings, confetti, cornhusks, ferns and flowers or marbled effects are available.  They run the color spectrum.  Once you have chosen the colors you wish to have in your design, we can explore the paper options that might work for you.  Most of the handmade papers have deckled edges on all four sides.  Many are rectangular but some also come in the following shapes: circle, heart, elongated rectangle, square.  Pricing on handmade papers varies.  Prices range between $2-20.00 per sheet.

VELLUM/PARCHMENT

Genuine vellum or parchment (calfskin) is also on hand for your project. A whole skin usually costs $200-300. For smaller creations, you will be charged for the portion of the skin that you use.  Small off cuts can be purchased for about $10.00 each.

FRAMING

Your calligraphic design can be custom framed.  The frame is selected to match the art and your budget.  Please indicate preference on order form.

SHIPPING BOXES

If the framed calligraphy needs to be shipped out of state, a special Airfloat Box can be purchased to insure that your order arrives safely.  If you chose to frame the calligraphy in your location, a special flat shipping pad will be used.  Prices vary according to size.