BONJOUR | HI!
I'm Erin and I'm the 30-something full-time calligrapher behind Neilson Letters Calligraphy. I began my professional calligraphy journey in Montreal in 2019, but began learning in 2015. Since then I have participated in a number of collaborative projects that showcase my love of the written word!
My approach and output are constantly evolving as I am honing my personal style. After years of practice and learning, I knew I needed to pass along my passion to others, so I started my business. (You can read a bit more about my start here.)
No matter what I promise to approach each project with enthusiasm and total dedication,
I LOVE TO LEARN!
Like I mentioned, I started studying calligraphy in 2015 and once I caught the calligraphy bug, I couldn't stop taking workshops and classes!
These are the workshops and teachers I've been lucky enough to have learned from over the years.
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Joy Deneen | Winter 2015/16
An Introduction to Copperplate with Imagine Joy
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Joy Deneen | 2017
Private Lessons
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Barbara Close | 2017
Pointed Pen Variations
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Joy Deneen | 2018
Level 2 - Continuation with the Pointed Pen
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Rachel Yallop | 2018
Copperplate Variations & the Ruling Pen
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Rick Paulus | 2019
The Calligrapher's Process - From Conception to Completion
The Truly Flexible Pointed Pen
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Marco Chioini | 2020
Italique
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Christopher Haanes | 2020
Italics Correspondence Course
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Yves Leterme | 2020
Built-Up Caps Online
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Pat Blair | 2020
Copperplate Calligraphy - Lowercase & Uppercase
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Carol DuBosch | 2020
Hand Embossing
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Martha Laurens | 2020
Spencerian Script - Lowercase & Uppercase
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Maria Helena | 2020
Seastones - The Smooth Journey to Flourishing
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Skyler Chubak | 2021
Acanthus Leaves
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An Vanhentenrijik | 2021
Adventures with the Pointed Pen
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Carol DuBosch | 2021
Neuland
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Lorna Mulligan | 2021
Watercolour Flowers
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Paul Antonio | 2021
Copperplate Catchup
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Schin Loong | 2021
Madarasz Script
A BIT ABOUT
THE BUSINESS
Also, I'm sort of a solo - preneur! I say "sort of" because I have an office assistant named Bruce, but he's pretty useless. (Not to worry, he's just my green-cheeked conure and he can't read...hence useless). He just sits on his cage most of the day and judges my work!
While he judges me, I am always working hard on various projects, I believe that inspiration can be found wherever you look.
Et je suis billingue! mais ma langue maternelle est l'anglais. Si vous voulez communiquer avec moi en français, n'hésitez pas. :)
HOW IT WORKS
1. CONNECT
Reach out HERE to tell me about your vision
2. TALK
Within 24-48 hours, we'll talk through your vision in detail, either through video chat, or a phone call
3. QUOTE & CONTRACT
Within 24 hours, you'll be getting a detailed Quote and Contract for you to sign that will include everything we discussed
4.COMMUNICATION
Once I receive your deposit and/or materials, your work ends, and mine fully begins! The artistic details you expect are being created. We'll stay connected throughout the process - updates will be given as needed
5. COMPLETION
Your detailed artistic vision is complete and ready for pick-up!
TESTIMONIALS
Emna,
Custom Orders
Je suis tellement contente d’avoir choisi les services de Erin Neilson pour mon projet « Mehdi 50 » , le résultat dépassaient de loin toutes mes espérances! Je recommande vivement ses services pour vos projets. En attendant d’avoir à faire de nouveau avec Erin , je lui souhaite de magnifiques projets à venir.
Audacieuse Vanille, Chalkboard Signage
Erin did a phenomenal job! Our menu boards are now beautiful, fancy and fit the atmosphere of our store. It’s a game changer : we can see clients paying a lot more attention to our menu now! Thank you!!
- Paulina | Owner
Jess & Olivier,
Wedding
Erin personalized my wedding invitations and they were AMAZING. The hand made touch added so much flair and made them very distinguished. 10/10.
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Erin a personnaliser mes invitations de mariages et elles étaient GÉNIALES. La petite touche faite à la main les a rendu tellement plus chiques et distinguées! 10/10
Maison Birks,
Brand Activation
Working with Erin was easy from start to finish! So professional and the calligraphy was perfectly done
- Melinda Bishara | Digital Graphic Designer
Chris & Phil,
Wedding
It was a pleasure to work with Erin and her calligraphy services. From the moment of initial inquiry to the completion of the work, Erin was great at communicating how the process flows and answered all of our questions. I would certain recommend her services - 5 stars!