After starting my business in Key West, I am now based out of my home studio in Dunedin, Florida.

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Hi, I’m Margot! I’m so glad that you are here.

“What an absolute pleasure working with Margot. From start to finish she was amazing. We took our full length mirror from our house and had her make it the seating assignment chart! It was such a hit and everyone loved it!!!!

-Laura and Eric

Looking for a whimsical, creative calligrapher who can make whatever your heart desires? From hand drawn maps to traditional dip pen verses, I’m your girl. I specialize in bespoke artwork and one of a kind projects, eat dessert for breakfast, and LOVE to celebrate love in all its forms. Let’s make something fun!

Here’s my story…

I graduated from Trinity College in 2006 with a degree in studio arts, focusing on oil painting with a minor in architecture. Having no desire at the time to become a commercial artist, I joined the maritime industry, sailing to Key West and ending up back in New England at the International School of Yacht Restoration. Two years of wooden boatbuilding and historical preservation later, I moved back to Key West with my now husband. Eventually I added Eco Tour Guide to my list of jobs and realized how much I love education in an informal setting. In 2016 I focused my after-hours artistic energy on learning calligraphy. My first jobs were often menu-lettering projects done after hours in chalk marker while balanced atop bars or curled awkwardly around equipment at local restaurants. I eventually added watercolor painting and paper-cutting to my offerings, then began to teach classes a few years later. Recently I have studied some more traditional forms of broad edge calligraphy and started practicing the art of hand engraving and hot foiling. I love learning new aspects of calligraphy and remaining versatile in the art that I produce. I’m still inspired by the coastal scenery and wildlife I spent so many years working alongside. I especially love being able to share in others’ special moments and I’m so grateful to work with my clients!