Our calligrapher: Sheila Samalin
Background:
A former elementary school teacher, Sheila Samalin switched gears 40 years ago and became a calligrapher. She studied with Ursula Suess, a European-trained lettering artist, as well as with Pat Blair, former White House chief calligrapher, and Sheila Waters, a world-renowned calligrapher, and other noted lettering artists.
Experience:
Sheila has taught calligraphy in Adult Ed programs, Rye Art Center, and was an adjunct instructor of Calligraphy and Design at Mercy College. Her studio, Calligraphy Unlimited, serves not just the tri-state NY Metropolitan area but, thanks to a mobile phone and FedEx, the entire U.S. and worldwide.
Work Style:
Sheila’s meticulous attention to detail and original blending of traditional and modern lettering styles make her work stand out. Sheila’s exquisite calligraphy has delighted her clients for many years. With her expertise, she can bring your ideas to life and create truly unique pieces of art.
Recognition:
Her work has been published in national engagement calendars, and most recently in “100 New York Calligraphers”, edited by Cynthia Dantzic.
Sheila has exhibited widely in juried shows in New York City and Westchester, and is slated to be part of a Westchester exhibit in January, 2024 called “Working Hands”, created by Andrew Courtney, a photo-journalist.
Member:
Clients:
Clients include many Fortune 500 companies; educational institutions such as Fordham University, Rippowam-Cisqua, Trinity-Pawling; Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor.
The Summary:
Distinctive calligraphy designed to make your occasion memorable.
Available for:
Weddings, commissions, in-person events, envelopes, certificates and diplomas, and private classes. Sheila will burn the midnight oil to honor your deadline!
Pricing:
Prices for formal calligraphic styles utilizing a dip pen for three-line envelope addressing start at $5.00. The price per three-line envelope for informal styles that can be completed using a fountain pen or pointed felt-tip pen is $4.00. There are also menus, table numbers, programs, escort cards, place cards, and escort cards available. Designs for invitations start at $350. Please inquire about costs for resolutions and awards, poetry readings, and other types of presentations. Prices vary depending on the project’s complexity and volume of content.