Papineau Calligraphy, Wedding Invitations, California - San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and surrounding areas

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Since 1981, the exquisite, hand-lettered art of calligrapher Michele Papineau has created memorable first impressions and elegant accents for weddings and corporate events, special pieces for framing, and unforgettable business cards, brochures, product labels and more.

Her lettering for brides and wedding designers has appeared in multiple publications, including Martha Stewart, Town and Country Weddings, Elegant Bride and Brides Magazine. Papineau Calligraphy’s clients include film and sports celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and many of the top event consultants and planners in the wedding industry.

Warm and approachable, Michele’s years of experience have enabled her to develop a broad client base and bring her art to a variety of projects. Her extensive repertoire of custom lettering styles ranges from whimsical to traditional, all done by hand with brass dip nibs and ink- or water-based pigments, such as gouache or watercolor.

Michele is well versed in bridal etiquette and protocol. She can mix custom colors to match a bride’s color palette or a florist’s focal piece. She has achieved an international reputation as an artist who puts her heart and soul into work that is renowned for its quality and skillful attention to detail.

From her bright, welcoming studio in Oakland’s Montclair District (just off Highway 13), Michele offers her clients a broad base of resources and contacts that all work together to achieve an unforgettable final product, completed in a timely and professional manner. Prices are competitive and based on the complexity of the individual project.

Michele can create full invitation packages, design your invitation and hand letter each one if the event is small, or simply address envelopes with your selection of lettering style. Table cards and menus become an integral part of beautiful table settings when graced with Michele’s fine hand. Time and time again, grateful clients have shared the amazement and joy their guests have expressed when receiving one of Michele’s artistically lettered pieces in the mail.

Let your imagination go -- and then let Michele Papineau add her special touch to your special occasion.

© 2009 Papineau Calligraphy
Papineau Calligraphy • 5736 Thornhill Drive, Suite 103 • Oakland, CA 94611 • Montclair District
telephone: 510.339.2301 • fax: 510.339.6759 • e-mail: papineaucalligraphy@mac.com

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