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

If you’re assigning seats at your wedding dinner, a seating chart is an absolute must. But that doesn’t mean they can’t meld function AND form. I love how the handmade cotton rag paper contrasts with the modern dove grey of the background in this deconstructed beauty. . . Photo // @brethurston Venue // @santaluciapreserve Planning & Design // @lallyevents Hair & Makeup // @blushmonterey Videographer // @joshharneyproductions Rentals // @standardpartyrentals Lighting // @fiestalightingdesigns DJ // @losgatosdj Signage & Paper Goods // @arrowartstudio . . . . . #arrowartstudio #brethurston #lallyevents #santaluciapreserve #carmelwedding #centralcoastwedding #weddingstationery #weddingpapergoods #weddingsignage #weddingsigns #receptionsign #weddingreceptiondecor #seatingchart #weddingseatingchart #seatingchartboard #seatingchartideas #bespokesignage #meaningfulwedding #weddingdetails #dayofdetails #weddingsignmaker #weddingcalligrapher #weddinglettering #handletteringartist #norcalcalligrapher #weddingletters #weddinglettering
“Sure, I could letter on that.” Although these words have gotten me into trouble at times, I’ve been saying them since day one. Over the past six years, fun requests to letter on interesting surfaces have brought me my fair share of headaches, but they’re also what’s helped me grow as an artist. I’ve learned so much by being forced to experiment with different tools and materials; the process of trial and error has been one my most effective teachers. In my experience there’s no greater motivator to work through a challenge than a looming deadline. So I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, give me all the things to letter on! . . . . . #arrowartstudio #icouldletteronthat #lifeofaletterer #handletteringartist #learningtoletter #freehandlettering #slowlettering #alwayshandletter #strengthinletters #scriptlettering #hashtaglettering #norcalcalligrapher #calligralife #weddinglettering #weddingletters #weddingplacecards #placecards #placecardideas #letteredleaves #leafplacecards #leaflettering #notonpaper #mycreativeempire #calledtocreate #mycreativejourney #wearethecreativeeconomy #inherstudio
My spin on the popular adage: measure twice, ink once. These are the words I live by. Photo: @jessrankin_ . . . . . #arrowartstudio #handsatwork #madebyhands #handmadesigns #bespokesignage #weddingsignage #timbersigns #stainedwoodsign #weddingsignmaker #freehandlettering #alwayshandletter #handletteringartist #slowlettering #signmakers #signmakertools #lifeofaletterer #calligralife #inherstudio #makersgonnamake #calledtocreate #mycreativeempire #wearethecreativeeconomy #creativepreneurs #behindthescene #stepbystep #measuretwice #tricksofthetrade #toolsiuse #arttools #tsquare
Sing a song of sixpence, A pocket full of rye. Four and twenty blackboards, Now I’m ready for a pie. . . . . . #arrowartstudio #weddingsigns #weddingsignage #weddingchalkboards #chalkboardsigns #chalkboardart #chalkboardlettering #chalkart #blackboards #blackboardartist #weddingsignmaker #bespokesignage #customsigns #weddingreceptiondecor #recpetiondecor #handletteringartist #alwayshandletter #freehandlettering #calligritype #modernlettering #modernletters #scriptlettering #chalklettering #chalkink #chalkmarkers
I have a green thumb when it comes to houseplants and vegetables but I don’t know a thing about growing flowers. Lowercase r’s are by far my favorite letter to write. The song currently on repeat is “Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone. I make a home cooked dinner almost every night of the week. I will never get tired of listening to my husband sing and play guitar. Rarely will you find me without my nails painted and I’m a firm believer I can do a better job than any nail shop. Nothing brings me more joy than hearing my dog make happy noises when I cuddle her. I pride myself on being able to drive stick, but I’m not confident when it comes to changing tires. I studied French for over 20 years but still have problems with the past conditional. Although I really am happy to be pregnant, I’d be lying if I said having a child didn’t scare me. 👉🏼 Now it’s your turn. Let’s get to know each other a little better - hit me with a random fact about yourself. Photo: @jessrankin_ . . . . . #arrowartstudio #fridayintroductions #therisingtidesociety #randomfactsoftheday #randomfactsaboutme #meetthemaker #inherstudio #learnsomethingnew #thisismylife #gettingtoknowyou #calledtocreate #mycreativeempire #wearethecreativeeconomy #studiodays #homestudiolife #handletteringartist #norcalcalligrapher #napaartist #femaleartists #lifeofafreelancer #creativepreneurs #creativepreneurship #smallbizowner #alwayshandletter #strengthinletters #26weeks
Did you know that only 2% of the earth’s surface is covered by a Mediterranean climate? Although I was initially drawn to the Bay Area purely for it’s mild weather, the geography of this stunning place I’ve called home for the past seven years still takes my breath away on a daily basis. As someone who grew up in New England, the novelty of being surrounded by palm trees still hasn’t worn off. Sure, California is expensive af, but just look at this view. 🌴🌴🌴So tell me, what’s something that enchants you about where you live? . . . . . #arrowwanders #iloveyoucalifornia #californiagirl #napavalleylife #winecountryliving #wineryviews #wineryvisit #winetasting #scribewinery #valleygirls #northbayadventures #palmtreelove #viewsfordays #eastcoasttransplant #leftcoast #bayarealife #sfbayarea #visitcalifornia #nosnownoproblem #mediterraneanclimate
The tangible nature of hand lettering is what I’m drawn to - I love the feeling, the smell, and the sound of working with varied materials and tools. On production days I savor each methodical step required to create a finished product, especially when we’re talking about big batches of goods. Take these marble place cards for example. From removing the webbed backing, then wiping off the dust and feeling the weight of each tile in my hands, to stacking neat piles that wait patiently to become rhythmically lettered, and finally the satisfaction of laying each one out to dry, forming rows on rows of names catching the sunlight - it’s the hands-on part of my job that I love best. . . . . . #arrowartstudio #calledtocreate #mycreativeempire #creativepreneur #lifeofafreelancer #wearethecreativeeconomy #makersgonnamake #inherstudio #studiodays #handletteringartist #norcalcalligrapher #modernletterer #handletterer #calligralife #lifeofacalligrapher #workwithyourhands #modernletters #freehandlettering #scriptlettering #placecardlettering #placecards #marbleplacecards #weddingplacecards #placecardideas #weddinglettering #weddingletters
This plate smash station was a nod to @maddiebarber’s Greek heritage. It was also one of the most fun and unique touches I’ve encountered (and I know that first hand because I was lucky enough to be a guest at this shindig). Sure it was a lot of work - the bride’s family not only stock piled plates but built a giant box in which they could be safely smashed. But man, was it well worth the effort! Thoughtful, unique, and downright fun touches like this are what keep guests talking well after the festivities have ended. Photo: @michaelajoyphotography . . . . . #arrowartstudio #michaelajoyphotography #capecodwedding #platesmashing #platesmash #opa #greekwedding #greekweddingtraditions #mybigfatgreekwedding #multiculturalwedding #customweddingsigns #weddingsignage #weddingsigns #timbersign #stainedwoodsign #bespokesignage #bespokesigns #signlettering #weddingsignmaker #handletteringartist #freehandlettering #alwayshandletter #receptiondecor #receptionparty #weddingactivities #weddinggames I