I CREATE BEAUTIFUL, PURPOSE-DRIVEN LETTERING TO SHOWCASE YOUR UNIQUE LOVE STORY

 
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key services

HAND LETTERED SIGNS

welcome signs

seating charts

bar menus

directional signage


CALLIGRAPHY PAPER GOODS

place cards

dinner menus

table numbers

envelope addressing

 

Arrow Art Studio specializes in hand lettered signs and calligraphy for weddings and events.  My designs are cleanly styled with an elegant edge and often feature less traditional materials like plexiglass, mirrors, butcher paper, and leather hides in addition to timber, chalkboards and paper.

 
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“We worked with Sarah on all of the signage for our wedding and couldn't say enough about how wonderful everything turned out! She has amazing talent and was an all-around pleasure to work with. She took all of our ideas and made them even better than we could have imagined. She was very communicative throughout the process and involved us regularly by sending sketches and setting deadlines for when she needed input from us. You couldn't be in better, more talented hands than Sarah's, we are so grateful to her for making our wedding even more lovely.” -Heather S.

Arrow Art Studio is a boutique lettering firm driven to help make your wedding unique and meaningful. I choose quality over quantity in every facet of my work, from the local small businesses from which I source my materials to the select number of couples I work with. If you’re looking for passionate commitment to beautiful design, meticulous attention to detail, and unsurpassed customer service, you’ve come to the right place!

 

Recent projects and adventures

Do you know the difference between escort cards and place cards? Escort cards are typically displayed at cocktail hour or at the entrance to your wedding reception. Along with a name, they include a table number or table name. The idea here is to guide guests to the specific table at which they’re seated. Place cards are the cards you display at each individual place setting at a table. These simply display the guest’s name, allowing them to know which specific seat at the table is theirs. Although I could go into a lot more detail, that’s the general difference between the two. So, can you identify which is depicted in this photo? . . Photography // @myonelove Venue // @the_holly_farm Flowers // @laughingalfloral Catering // @lacrememonterey Bridal gown // @grace_loves_lace Calligraphy & Signage // @arrowartstudio . . . . . #arrowartstudio #ifyoudontknownowyouknow #weddingetiquette #placecards #placecard #namecards #escortcards #escortcardideas #handmadepaper #cottonragpaper #paperaddict #dailydoseofpaper #fabulousfancypants #decklededge #freehandlettering #modernletters #scriptlettering #handmadefonts #handletteringstyle #alwayshandletter #calligritype #goodtype #handletteringartist #norcalcalligrapher #weddingcalligraphy #weddingcalligrapher
Minimalist designs can be just as eye catching as more intricate ones, in my opinion. I took the inspiration for these blooms from A & FJ’s invites and had an extra fun time painting them with acrylic paint and a paintbrush as opposed to the usual chalk marker. . . . . . #arrowartstudio #napawedding #vineyardwedding #stainedwood #stainedwoodsign #stainedwoodwelcomesign #timbersign #woodweddingsign #weddingsignage #woodsign #welcomesign #weddingwelcome #weddingwelcomesign #welcometoourwedding #weddingsignmaker #receptiondecor #bespokesignage #weddingletters #weddinglettering #handletteredsigns #freehandlettering #chalkink #chalkart #whiteonwood #norcalcalligrapher #handletteringartist #napaartist
My acrylic table numbers are a perfect match for stunning centerpieces like this one by @loopflowers. Because when the flowers are this pretty, why block the view? . . Photography // @theedgeswed Venue // @triplesranchnapa Planning // @coledrakeevents Flowers // @loopflowers Rentals // @latavola, @encoreeventsrentals HMU // @artistsbysherrielong Transportation // @pure_luxury_transportation Signage // @arrowartstudio . . . . . #arrowartstudio #theedgeswed #triplesranchwedding #napawedding #winecountrywedding #vineyardwedding #calistogawedding #weddingsigns #weddingsignage #handmadeweddingsigns #acrylicsign #perspexsigns #plexiglasssign #clearsigns #clearweddingsign #weddingsignmaker #customweddingsigns #tablenumbers #tablenumber #weddingtablenumbers #weddingtablescape #tablenumbersigns #tablenumberideas #acrylictablenumbers #customtablenumbers #weddingtables #weddingtablescape
L is for Leonardo. And since little Leo’s nursery has a nature theme, I filled his L with a variety of flora and fauna. I included baby’s birth month flower, lily of the valley, and the state flower where he lives, the mayflower. Then I took a walk in the woods and noted down what I came across, taking photos to reference later. My favorites are the snail and the mushrooms, both of which were super fun to illustrate. These baby boards are some of my favorite projects to create, and since I’ve known little Leo’s dad for more than half my life, I poured 22 years of love into this one. . . . . . #arrowartstudio #arrowbabyart #arrowartflora #nurserydecor #nurseryinspiration #naturenursery #nurserydecorations #nurseryart #nurseryartwork #babysigns #babyartist #custombabysign #babyboygifts #giftsforbabyboy #babygirlnursery #babyshowergifts #personalizedbabygift #custombabygifts #handmadebabygifts #personalizedbabygifts #babyboard #alwayshandpaint #goodtype #illustratedletters #floraandfaunaartwork #floralartistry #modernflorals #L
Thank yous + hand painted blooms = the makings of a fine Sunday morning. With my client work wrapping up, maybe this is the week I’ll finally send these way overdue notes off. My outgoing mail pile is about four months behind so it will feel especially great to get these off the desk. I know I can’t be the only one who has something staring them down, sending pangs of guilt for being left unfinished for so long. Anyone out there brave enough to admit they’re also a member of #procrastinationnation? Go on and tell me - what’s something you’re way behind on? . . . . . #arrowartstudio #arrowartflora #floralpainting #botanicalpainting #botanicalillustration #paintingflowers #flowerpaintings #watercolorflorals #watercolorflower #floralwatercolor #floraldoodle #dsfloral #blooooms #flowerpower #flowerstagram #ihavethisthingwithflowers #modernflorals #handpaintedflowers #handpaintedthankyou #handmadethankyoucard #thankyoucards #handpaintedgreetingcards #mycreativemorning #mycreativelife #calledtocreate #createandcultivate #attitudeofgratitude #thankyouverymuch
The bride foraged these leaves herself, dropping them off on a Thursday night. I had less than 24 hours to letter out her guest list before she came back to pick them up so I had to work fast. Lettering on perishable surfaces is a race against time, but mistakes happen when things are rushed. My solution? I timed myself while working on a test run so I’d know how much time to set aside for the real deal. Since the leaves I used as trials weren’t exactly the same, I set myself up with backup pens in case things didn’t go as planned, but truth be told, I love doing things on the fly. Problem solving on the spot is one of my favorite aspects of my job - not only does it keep me on my toes, but the unexpected issues that arise always force me to expand my knowledge by thinking outside the box. . . . . . #arrowartstudio #icouldletteronthat #letteringonleaves #leaflettering #leafplacecards #weddingplacecards #placecardlettering #placecardleaves #placecardideas #placecardinspiration #organicplacecards #namecards #organicweddings #receptiondecor #tabledecorations #tablesettingideas #hashtaglettering #alwayshandletter #scriptlettering #handletteringartist #weddinglettering #weddingcalligrapher #weddingcalligraphy #learntoletter #letteringtips #calligralife #lifeofaletterer #winecountrywedding #vineyardwedding
Since becoming pregnant I’ve acquired some killer insomnia. So what used to be studio days have become studio in the middle of the nights, or my favorite, studio super early mornings. There’s something serene about working before the sun comes up when the house is silent and I’ve come to cherish these quiet times with just my pens and paper. Plus, I know that if I’m clocking in extra early a long nap is in my future, so really it’s a win-win. What about you? When are you most productive?🌜🌞🌛Photo: @jessrankin_ . . . . . #arrowartstudio #inherstudio #workingfromhome #workfromhomeperks #homeoffice #homestudio #homestudios #homestudiosetup #artstudiolife #studiodays #myworkspace #whereiwork #creativepreneurs #smallbizowners #createandcultivate #calledtocreate #creativelifestyle #wearethecreativeeconomy #femaleartists #lifeofacalligrapher #calligralife #therisingtidesociety #honeybook #handletteringartist #weddingsignmaker #norcalcalligrapher #napaartist
No rest for the weary! Today I’ll be working on one of my last weddings before I take maternity leave, but honestly, lettering out place cards is such fun it doesn’t feel much like work. What about you? What are your plans for this Labor Day? Photo: @jessrankin_ . . . . . #arrowartstudio #winecountrywedding #vineyardwedding #napawedding #weddingplacecards #placecards #placecard #namecards #escortcards #handmadepaper #cottonragpaper #paperaddict #dailydoseofpaper #freehandlettering #mixedfonts #handmadefonts #handletteringstyle #alwayshandletter #hashtaglettering #handlettering #calligritype #goodtype #handletteringartist #norcalcalligrapher #stylesuponstyles #mixitup #fabulousfancypants