Review
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Praise for Modern Calligraphy
“My final verdict on Modern Calligraphy? I. Love. It. If you want
to be inspired, you’ve got to buy this book (it’s the best $25
you’ll spend on your calligraphy skills).”― Lindsay Bugbee, The
Postman's Knock
"Molly Suber Thorpe deconstructs her modern style script for
those brand new to calligraphy. Complete with exemplars, supply
descriptions, instructions, and projects, it is a great starting
point for those wanting to develop their own style of pointed pen
writing. Creative, fresh, and lovely, this is a book you won’t
regret adding to your library!"― Paper & Ink Arts
"Teaches Molly's bold style of Copperplate that looks stylish and
fresh, yet still refined. After an overview of supplies, you
learn letters, words, then phrases with the clear instructions
and exemplars. You then learn how to write with gouache and
watercolor and how to digitize your calligraphy for printed
items. The 20 projects provide inspiration for weddings,
entertainment, and personal stationery. The final section is
practical info for the working scribe, including strategies for
large-batch projects and hints for left-handers."― John Neal
Bookseller
Praise for The Calligrapher's Business Handbook
“This new book should be a ste in the library of any
calligrapher who wishes to pursue the art as a business. It is
simply a wealth of useful and practical information. ... This is
a volume that certainly should not be missed!”― Paper & Ink Arts
"If you’re interested in making some income from your dip pen
talent, I highly recommend The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook!
When you have a moment to read it, you’ll want to dig in with a
highlighter in hand. Molly’s transparency about pricing and
process is unrivaled, and I think that a lot of calligraphy
businesses will get a running start because of her generosity in
sharing information."― Lindsay Bugbee, The Postman's Knock
Praise for Molly's work
“Molly has reinvented the art of calligraphy! There is nothing
more exciting than receiving an envelope in the mail that was
calligraphed by Molly. Her playful and charming script makes such
a statement and her envelopes instantly become treasures (not
t)!”?Cheree Berry, Cheree Berry Paper and former Kate Spade
designer
"We love the bouncy, joyous, juicy quality of Molly's
calligraphy. It's so lovely and fun and such a celebratory take
on modern lettering."― 100 Layer Cake
"I’m met with an appeased feeling when I see calligraphy with
personality; when a lettering style and a colour palette paint a
picture in your head of what the person would be like as you look
at it. When I first came across the work of Molly Suber Thorpe, I
got that feeling. What captured my attention was how unique each
project felt. Some sincerely whimsical, while others strikingly
sophisticated. Molly works closely with individuals to ensure
their desires are met, creating beautiful calligraphy for her
clients."― Julie Doan, Oh So Beautiful Paper
“Molly Suber Thorpe is a marvel: her work is creative, fun, full
of energy, and marked with personal style.” ?Ashley Maddox, Where
I'd Stay blog
About the Author
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Molly Suber Thorpe is a hand lettering artist whose focus is on
branding and editorial calligraphy work. She is credited as a
driving force behind the modern calligraphy movement, being among
the first artists to use the whimsical, unorthodox pointed pen
styles and bold color palettes so popular today. Clients hire
Molly for a variety of projects, including hand-lettered logos,
envelope calligraphy, custom stationery, and even tattoos.
Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in
Script Calligraphy (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2013), has been
translated into Chinese and Spanish, and was named one of 2013’s
“Favorite Craft Books” by . Molly's second book, The
Calligrapher’s Business Handbook: Pricing and Policies for
Lettering Artists(Calligrafile Press, 2017), guides hand
letterers to develop a thriving freelance career, and has been an
Bestseller in the Calligraphy and Business of Art categories.
Molly’s extensive client list includes Google Arts & Culture,
Martha Stewart Weddings, Michael Kors, Fendi, AARP, J. Jill, and
Victorio & Lucchino. Her work and words have appeared in dozens
of publications, including UPPERCASE, Martha Stewart Living, The
Wall Street Journal, LA Times, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, Bound &
Lettered, Country Living, Style Me Pretty, Design*Sponge, and
Snippet & Ink.
Molly also loves to teach. In addition to conducting in-person
calligraphy workshops in the United States and Europe, Molly is a
Top Teacher on the Skillshare.com platform, with over half a
million minutes of watch time since her first Skillshare class
launched in 2013.
In 2016, Molly founded Calligrafile.com, a curated database of
resource links and products for calligraphers, hand lettering
artists, type enthusiasts, and creative freelancers. It is the
largest site of its kind, with over two dozen contributing
artists, and thousands of participants from around the world.