If you are looking to commission a piece of work, our SLLA members offer a range of specialist lettering services to suit any style. This artist gallery showcases a selection of work of our members currently accepting commissions, and provides their contact details. Please feel free to contact an artist directly.
If you would like some advice on commissioning work, see our Commission an Artist page.
Ayako is a calligrapher who graduated from Roehampton university’s calligraphy course in 2007. She studies calligraphy from childhood in Japan and graduated in grade 10 level for Japanese calligraphy. Currently Ayako conducts commissions in Western and Japanese calligraphy for a wide variety of clients.
Freelance calligrapher, illuminator, miniature & heraldic painter based in London. His personal work tries to blend together both traditional and modern techniques. Specialising in every kind of ceremonial and formal commissions, manuscript books and panels that require the combined use of Writing, Paintings and Gilding techniques. Digitalisation of Heraldic designs and layouts for printing.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in illustration, an interest in letterforms led Ruth to study a Master’s Degree in hand drawn lettering, calligraphy and experimental typography at Central St Martins School of Art. Based in London, Ruth has freelanced for the graphics industry for over 30 years, working globally for a wide range of clients from the music, advertising and publishing industries. Clients include: Coca Cola, BBC, Starbucks, Virgin Records, Harper Collins, Marks & Spencer, Heathrow, Belmond Luxury Hotels, Penguin Random House, Island Records, Hotel Chocolat and Country Living Magazine, amongst many others.
I am fascinated by the tactility of calligraphy and hand lettering when combined with the precision and flexibility of digital programmes such as Illustrator and Photoshop. I offer innovative, 90-minute workplace workshops where your team can explore writing and drawing with different lettering tools. I also teach Calligraphy For Beginners and Decorated Letterforms at City Lit in London and I am available for Zoom or face-to-face mentoring sessions for those looking for creative guidance.
Keiko Shimoda was born in Japan, started to learn Japanese calligraphy since 4 years old, and alphabet calligraphy since 1996. Became a professional freelance calligrapher more than 10 years ago, working with big fashion brands, graphic design studios and film/commercial markets. Based in Cambridge now but regularly working with London clients too.
