Photo by Khariza Rae Photography
Hi, I’m Charlene!
I’m a Filipino-American calligrapher, hand-letterer, artist, and owner of Charligraphy.
I’m a self-taught artist with a passion for transforming words into art. My calligraphy and lettering journey started in 2016. I filled sketchbooks with calligraphy and hand-lettered quotes from books, lyrics, and whatever my roomie and I were binging at the time. After curating signage for a wedding, I found a love for creating art for someone’s special moments. What started as a passion project grew into a creative business - Charligraphy launched in 2018.
When I’m not playing with words and colors, I’m teaching them to my son. During my me-time, I like to lose myself in inspiration. From the endless social scrolling to Pinterest boards - I love stumbling upon a meaningful quote, pretty pictures, or creative typography.
And if I’m not doing any of the above, I’m out discovering something new to eat, somewhere cute to shop, or looking for an iced coffee.
My journey into the world of calligraphy and lettering has been one of dedication and endless creativity, and I’m so excited to share it with you!
About Us
Charligraphy is based in the Bay Area, and is known for its modern and romantic calligraphy and custom hand-lettered signage.
We are here to design the special moments in your life, for your people, or for your home. We are committed to making sure you love every piece created for you. We offer hand lettered signage for special events, custom calligraphy, and cute sh*t for gifts, yourself or for your home.
Our Services
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Signage is a must-have for your big event! It ties all your details together and adds to the personality of your event! Each piece is uniquely made for you.
We create hand-lettered and vinyl signage; such as seating charts, welcome signs, bar signs, and custom pieces. We also provide handwritten and printed day-of stationery such as vow books, menus, place cards, and programs.
If you're looking for something temporary, we have a selection of rentals available. We're here to help make your event special!
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Our in-studio projects focus on creating custom calligraphy and hand-lettered signage. Whether you need beautifully crafted letters, vows, envelope addressing, gift tags, or unique artwork, we're here to bring your ideas to life.
We also design signage for your business, home, and personalized art pieces that add a special touch to any space.
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We love connecting with the community through craft and vendor markets. We showcase a variety of calligraphy and hand-lettered artwork, including prints, hand-painted signs, greeting cards, stickers, and more!.
Whether you're looking for unique gifts or something special for yourself, you'll find our work at local Bay Area markets.
Check out @charligraphy and follow us for our upcoming events. We can't wait to share our passion with you IRL!
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