About Marcia

Hi!  I'm Marcia, owner of Calligraphy by Marcia Aronow.  I offer calligraphy by hand for any celebration including save the dates, engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events or any other occasion.  If you have a poem, song lyrics or wedding vows that you'd like inscribed for a special gift, please contact me.  

I've always had a huge love for paper, pens and ink. When my children were young, I studied calligraphy from a local artist and immersed myself in the study and practice of hand lettering.  I specialize in variations of Copperplate, using dip pens and different types of inks to create all of your unique event pieces. 

​Many clients ask me to help them determine the "right" ink color for their pieces.  For wedding calligraphy, as in fashion, popular ink colors tend to change over the years.  Black ink on white or cream envelopes has remained a strong, traditional choice for wedding calligraphy.  Gold ink and any shade of grey is now just as popular in wedding invitation design as well as calligraphy.

My home studio is north of Chicago in Libertyville, Illinois.  I've worked for clients throughout the Chicago region and nationwide since 1990. Proud member of:  The Chicago Calligraphy Collective, and, The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH).

When I'm not practicing, addressing envelopes or mixing ink, I might be playing with my grandchildren, drinking strong coffee or reading (actual) books.  Contact me for pricing information or any other question, and I'll help you get the process started!

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