The Society for Calligraphy provides the following list of freelance calligraphers as a service to both the public and its members and does not specifically endorse them. All business arrangements are strictly between you and the calligrapher, and the Society takes no responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result of any business relationship.

Central Coast
San Luis Obispo
Mary Lou Johnson
(805) 544-5278
mary@mjohnsondesign.com
http://www.mjohnsondesign.com
Styles Written
Italic, Copperplate, Blackletter.
Services Provided
Elegant hand lettering and watercolour illustrations for invitations, envelope addressing. Copperplate a specialty. Full service design studio.

Inland Empire/San Gabriel Valley
Claremont
Ann Doskow
(909) 399-0112
doskpen@aol.com

Styles Written
Italic, Foundational
Services Provided
Place cards, menus, maps, vows, programs.

Inland Valley
Murietta
Risa Gettler
(951) 696-2049
risa@risagettler.com
http://www.risagettler.com
Styles Written
Italic, Textura, Ornamental Script, Uncial.
Services Provided
Specialize in Illuminated certificates.
See the website

National
Kansas City
Jill Bell

jill@jillbell.com
http://www.jillbell.com
Styles Written
All styles including italic, bookhand, scripts, blackletter, brush
Services Provided
One-of-a-kind pieces, stationery and invitations, logotypes and marks, digitized handlettering including typefaces.

Orange County

Teri Kahan
(949) 548-2295
teri@terikahandesign.com
http://www.terikahandesign.com
Styles Written
Formal and informal pen and brush. Proficient with original and digital production.
Services Provided
Primarily high-end graphic design, logos, apparel design, font design and illustration for ad agencies and corporations.

Orange County/South Los Angeles

Barbara Close
(714) 522-3084
exhibits@societyforcalligraphy.org
http://www.bcdezigns.com/
Styles Written

Services Provided
Resolutions/Proclamations/Wedding Invitations/ Addressing/One-Off Pieces of Art/Instructor

San Fernando Valley
Van Nuys
Gary Mond
(818) 786-6085

Styles Written
Italic, Scripts (citatdel, snell, commercial, rook, casual) finehand, venetian, brush...
Services Provided
Envelopes, placecards, table numbers, poems, guest books...

San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles
Robert Saslow
818-908-0104
rsaslow@hotmail.com

Styles Written
Hebrew: many styles; English: uncial, italic, textura, bookhand, other informal printing styles.
Services Provided
Primarily, I write Hebrew calligraphy. Design and create beautiful hand illuminated wedding contracts (ketubot) as well as invitations for weddings, bar/bat mitzvah, baby announcements.

San Fernando Valley
Granada Hills
Xandra Zamora
(818) 363-6363
vicepresident@societyforcalligraphy.org
http://www.xyzink.com
Styles Written
Specializing in Copperplate, Traditional and Contemporary Scripts.  Proficiently match colour and most typestyles.  Also skilled in Italic, Gothicized Italic, Uncial, Carolingian, Legend, Foundational and Textura (Blackletter).
Services Provided
Why be ordinary when together we can create something special and unique for your Wedding, Birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Baby or other special event.  Invitations, Envelopes, Place/Seating Cards, Programs, Vows, Maps, Menus, Table Numbers, Guest Books, Certificates, and more.  Combine these items with watercolour art or a specially designed monogram.  Complete design services for letterheads, logos, brochures and events.

San Fernando Valley
West Hills
Carol Hicks
818-340-4488
ebulletin@societyforcalligraphy.org

Styles Written
Copperplate / Spencerian / Italic / Blackletter / Roman Capitals and others.
Services Provided
Envelopes / Escort Cards / Invitations / Maps / Certificates / Resolutions / One-of-a-kind pieces. Can combine hand lettering with typefaces. Twenty-two years experience with quick turn-around. Call for samples, prices and helpful hints.

San Fernando Valley

Joan Hawks
818-363-5600
Jhawks@socal.rr.com

Styles Written
Italic, Gothicized Itallic, Copperplate, and comtemporary styles.
Services Provided
Addressing wedding invites, place cards, menues, programs. Also one-off pieces and Instruction. Watercolor flowers and art available.

San Fernando Valley
Reseda
Karin Gable
(818) 343-2402
bulletin@societyforcalligraphy.org

Styles Written
Italic, script and brush lettering. Most typestyles can be matched.
Services Provided
Custom lettering for all occasions. Certificates from original design to fill-ins. Envelopes addressed, invitations and enclosures including maps. Greeting cards, illustration and design. Newsletters and flyers. Over 30 years experience.

San Gabriel Valley
Hancock Park
Laura Mendoza
(323) 605-9276
laura@laartista.net
http://www.laartista.net
Styles Written
Italic, Copperplate, Spencerian, Blackletter, Roman Caps
Services Provided
I also copy many typefaces or can customize a style to suit your needs. Available for addressing envelopes, placecards, tablecards, etc. In addition to calligraphy, I also offer letterpress printing for weddings, bar mitzvahs and other special events. I can design and produce and calligraphy your project from start to finish.

Santa Barabara
Santa Barbara
Leslee Sipress
(805) 966-6314
lsipress@aol.com

Styles Written
all pen styles (Spencerian, italic, old english, uncial, round hand, etc.)
Services Provided
custom invitations, place cards, seating cards, table numbers, photo albums, framed quotes and vows, katubas and contracts. Twenty-five years experience. Excellent references. Reasonable. Reliable.

South Bay
Long Beach
Lisa Engelbrecht
(562) 598-5168
lengelbrecht@earthlink.net
http://www.lisaengelbrecht.com
Styles Written
Copperplate, Italic, Specncerian & I can copy most styles.
Services Provided
Distinctive and stylish calligraphy will set a tone for your entire wedding. I can match the style and color of your type. I also offer complete design services for all aspects of your wedding.

South Bay

Ginny Moore
562-553-0553
ginny@calligraphyinkstudio.com
http://www.calligraphyinkstudio.com
Styles Written
Copperplate, Italic, and I can copy most styles
Services Provided
Classic hand-lettered calligraphy for weddings and special events. Specializing in envelope addressing, custom invitations, place cards, menus, and other wedding calligraphy!

West Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Calligraphy by Gail
(310) 837-2020
inkyfingers@ix.netcom.com

Styles Written
Bookhand, Chancery Italic, Uncial and Hebrew
Services Provided
I hand-address envelopes, and I hand-letter invitations, place/seating cards, table numbers, certificates, diplomas and wall hangings. Also, I calligraph in Hebrew for Ketubot, diplomas and certificates.

West Los Angeles

Janet Martorello
(310) 213-8466
janetmscribe@yahoo.com

Styles Written

Services Provided
over 30 years of experience creating custom artwork including: Calligraphy & custom lettering, design, logos, books, murals, props - most everthing on most surfaces, most sizes. Personal or business, original or reproduction or computer

Westside
Santa Monica
Renée Troy
310-390-8815
zeektroy@yahoo.com
http://www.reneetroydesigns.com
Styles Written

Services Provided
Professional calligrapher/designer for over 30 years. My credits run long and varied and there isn't a lot that I haven't created...I enjoy designing and creating personal keepsakes and the usual assortment of calligraphy work. Please feel free to inquire about your calligraphy needs.

Westside
Los Angeles
DeAnn Singh

secretary@societyforcalligraphy.org
http://www.designingletters.com
Styles Written
Every style including handwriting
Services Provided
All wedding calligraphy, certificates, all movie props including handwriting and ancient documents.

Westside
Santa Monica
Lisa Holtzman
(310) 450-6488
lisa.holtzman@verizon.net
http://lisaholtzman.blogspot.com/
Styles Written
A multitude of styles. Brush, Copperplate, Italic to name just a few.
Services Provided
Original art/calligraphy for invitations, seating cards, envelopes. Logo design as well as lettering for film, tv, advertising, books. Lettering/Quotes on walls, Menu boards. Specialties: Diversity in lettering styles, creating new styles and variations for each particular application. Over 20 years experience.