I have had a lifelong love affair with reading and lettering. I spent so much time reading at one point my mother had to make me stop! In the 3rd grade I developed no less than five different handwriting styles; one style had letters no more than 1/16" high (forgive me, Miss Hardy!). The first time I picked up a calligraphy pen I knew my love for reading and my love for handwriting had come together.

I discovered that beautiful handwriting allowed me to find an artistic expression for all of my favorite words. I have always been a bit obsessive about my crafting over the years—sewing (even swimsuits), cooking (homemade hamburger buns), and counted cross-stitch (what was I thinking?). Calligraphy is no different. I hope my passion for lettering allows you to create heartfelt and handcrafted art.

Cecelia owns Wordsworth, and she and her husband of 26 years live in Colorado Springs, along with her dog. She has two grown daughters.