Saturday, September 14, 2013

Tips For Choosing A Calligraphy Artist

By Dawn Williams


Hiring a calligrapher can be challenging at times, especially if you have never done it before. It even becomes more difficult when you do not have anyone you can ask for referrals. However, this should not worry you. Below are essential tips that can help you get any calligraphy artist.

Consider your taste and style. You must know what you are looking for. You could also need some features to be included, and you must know in advance if that would be possible. You should choose between script and non-script so that the individual can know your expectations.

Check the training of the individual. One does not need any degree to become an expert calligrapher. There are many experts who have learned the art through apprenticeship. Therefore, one may not have any papers at all as proof. However, do not hesitate to ask how and where they were trained.

Choose a well-experienced artist. Experience is important in any work of art. You want to be sure that you are not dealing with an amateur. Five years while doing calligraphy as a professional is sufficient to guarantee quality. However, this does not mean that the individual must only have this as the main line of work.

Ask the calligrapher is he/she can provide a few references. A reliable professional will be eager to give you details of a few customers. This not only shows their confidence in the quality of work they produce, but also in the type of relationship they have with customers. You can be certain that the clients were pleased with both the job and the services.

Visit the studio if they have one. Most artists have a place where they display their work. This will give you an opportunity to see what they have worked on before. Do not go for someone who claims to be a professional, yet he/she do not have even a single piece of work they can show you.

Confirm the quality of work you should expect. Some individuals claim to be professionals who use free hand, but they just use computer-generated prints. This is expected in large commercial businesses, but not for personal products. Ensure that you get exactly what you are paying for.

Get value for your money. If you are doing cards for your wedding, then you have to ensure that you get that classy, luxurious tone that will add an elite taste to your cards. You can ask for a sample done so that you can have a look at it before making a decision.

Consider the time needed for the job. Issue the job in good time because it takes time to work by hand. If the work is hurried, you may also lack the quality you wanted. However, the time should be acceptable to both parties.

Price is also a very important consideration when selecting a calligraphy artist. Discuss your budget in advance and the pieces you need. You can also ask for a discount.




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