Got something to say?

Maybe you need a logo or a brand to tell the world what your small business stands for.

Maybe you want to celebrate and honor someone or something in your life—wedding vows or a ketubah, a family recipe, a birthday card, or a thank you.

Maybe you just want to bring home something beautifully handwritten.

Maybe I can help! Send me an email about what you have in mind.

You can also check out my Etsy shop, RedBubble, or Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions ~ FAQs ~

  • A treat, obviously!

    Just kidding—although I do try to make the entire process—from ideation to final product—as painless and responsive and custom to you as possible.

    • First, I’ll ask you what it is you need to communicate, and what you want people to know or feel when they look at your piece or product. I may also ask for reference photos or if there’s any of my past work that caught your eye.

    • Depending on the project, I’ll come back to you with a loose sketch, or options for directions to explore further.

    • Once you pick a direction or are happy with the sketch, I’ll get to work!

    • If you’ve purchased a digital file, I will send a hi-res file by email. If you’ve purchased a physical item, I will mail it via USPS.

    Want to hear some really nice things some past clients have said about me? Head over to my Etsy page for the reviews.

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN

    I charge $50/hour, so the final price is up to you, based on how many rounds of revision you’d like.

    CALLIGRAPHY & PAINTING

    Pricing is based on complexity and size of the work, and what tools I need to make it. For general reference:

    • a 5”x7” pet portrait is about $100

    • an 11”x14” manuscript-style page would be $400

    • envelope addresses are $3/each using black ink and plain paper; other options are available

    I also offer invitation design—up to ~50 words plus a monograph (for weddings)—$100.

    PHOTOGRAPHY

    • Hour-long studio photoshoot—$100

    • Multi-hour or day-long events—$50/hour

    Both options include some photo curation so you can pick your favorites. I can also offer retouching for an additional $50/hour. Price includes hi-res originals.

  • How many words I can fit into a piece depends on a lot of things—the content and complexity of the art, the style of writing, and how you feel about line breaks, for a few.

    For reference, generally speaking:

    • Using a dense style like Gothic textura quadrata, I can fit up to about 1½–2 words on average per square inch—so, about 50 words on a 4”x6” piece, or about 150 words on a US letter size paper (including an art border).

    • Using a much looser style like insular/uncial, I can only fit about 1 word per square inch, so about half those amounts.

    • The more art there is, the fewer words I can fit, and vice versa.

  • Yes—come find me at a local art market or fair! My Instagram is your best bet for info on upcoming in-person markets.

  • Absolutely! Contact me with your ideas and we will make something beautiful and perfect for you.

Testimonials

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Testimonials ~

  • ★★★★★ ~darlingchaos on Sep 11, 2025

    “Stunning artwork, incredible customer service and communication. Truly top tier. Packaged and shipped very well to avoid any damage, arrived quickly, and looks utterly gorgeous. The most amazing artist to commission from, hands down. I'm gonna recommend this seller to anyone I know who ever needs beautiful calligraphy done, and done well.”

  • ★★★★★ ~Kyle on Jun 11, 2025

    “As many reviewers have pointed out, this artist is outstanding, and does such a wonderful job working with you to make your vision come to life. So impressed.”

  • ★★★★★ ~ Jessie on Jun 11, 2025

    “It was exactly what I wanted! I’ve always loved this style and I wanted something for my own walls! I got Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” because I wanted to rick roll people who read it lol. It’s perfect! Thank you so much!”

  • ★★★★★ ~shorelineandsea on May 12, 2025

    “It's beautiful! Communication was easy and seamless and the illumination is truly unique and gorgeous.”

  • ★★★★★ ~MarlowePI on Dec 28, 2024

    “This made for a delightful Christmas present for my wife. I had written a silly parody of the Lord's Prayer about pumpkins that she really liked, so I wanted to get an "illuminated manuscript" version of it. SarahJoyScribe took the description I submitted and ran with it, creating a piece that was exactly what I wanted and more. Highly recommended”

  • ★★★★★ ~Evaline on Nov 22, 2024

    “My father Christmas address written on an envelope came out incredibly beautifully we went through a couple of designs to get to exactly what I wanted and I was really pleased it looks so elegant and it is exactly what I need for my project”

  • ★★★★★ ~Page on Apr 20, 2024

    “My 2nd order and it is first rate. Sarah does beautiful work, and I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you!”