My name is Virginia, but you may also know me as Ginny. I grew up in West Virginia, with my paper and crayons always in tow. I later attended Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg from 1999 to 2003 and the University of Virginia from 2003 to 2007, earning B.A. degrees in English and Studio Art, with a concentration in Printmaking. 

I moved to New York City after college and worked as an executive assistant, continuing my art education during nights and weekends at Parsons School of Design, School of Visual Arts, and The Center for Book Arts. I set out to accomplish my childhood dream of writing and illustrating a children’s book, and the majority of my classes focused on that realm.

I became sidetracked one day, however, when my classmate demonstrated her pointed-pen calligraphy. Completely mesmerized by her craftsmanship, I knew I had to learn. I had always been obsessed with handwriting in general, and it didn’t take long for me to realize just how deeply I would treasure calligraphy as an art form and expression, particularly in our type driven world. 

After three years of formal in-person training, online classes, testing countless pens and inks, and rewriting the alphabet late into the night, I left my day job at the end of 2014 to pursue creative work full-time from a beloved shoebox apartment.

I spent the next couple of years saying ‘yes’ to every creative opportunity that came my way, gleaning as much experience as I could while working in weddings and for beauty brands, luxury jewelers, fashion and costume designers, media companies, producers, and influencers.

In 2017, I wrote and illustrated Fun and Friendly Calligraphy for Kids, a 128-page instructional children’s book published by Ulysses Press. I taught various workshops and private lessons to both children and adults, and had the tremendous opportunity to witness others fall in love with calligraphy and their own individual styles.

I returned to Charlottesville, Virginia in 2019, where I now live with my husband and our two little girls. I work from my home studio, creating for brands and clients who seek designs ranging from classic and traditional to chic and imaginatively unique.

I pour a lot of heart (or should I say Hart?) into my art and find so much enjoyment and peace in the process. My hope is that those who hire me or invest in my work not only walk away with something in which to delight or cherish, but that they also know how grateful I am for every project and partnership.

As a member of the Society of Scribes of New York City, the Washington D.C. Calligraphers Guild, and the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting, I remain a lifelong student — my supplies never far from reach.