Wallpaper Wednesdays is now back in session, and this week we are getting inspired by one of the most genuinely sweetest people you'll have a chance to come across online - Mallory Overton of Castle Paper Co. I was instantly drawn to her work because her calligraphy style is so unique, and scrolling through her images immediately made me feel inspired and uplifted.
Reading through her captions, you start to get a sense of her personality - she's authentic, down-to-earth, and the type that you'd want to be BFFs with! You can see it in her writing that she puts a ton of heart into her work and it is truly a reflection of who she is on the inside.
Taking a look through her work, she creates beautiful wedding stationery, place cards, invitations, and prints (to name a few) and they are all sophisticated with a touch of playful whimsy. I just love them ALL! Her work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, and rightfully so because she's got major skills.
If you ever find yourself in search for a calligrapher, Mallory's your girl. Head to her site and tell her what you need. Whether it be for a wedding, event, business, or even for your home - she can design something that you will be absolutely head over heals for. And since she's one of the most down-to-earth people you will ever meet, the process will be even that much more fun and stress-free, I'm sure. She also does copy editing. What can I say, the girl knows her stuff!
If you're the type that could stare at calligraphy for hours, do yourself a favor and follow Mallory on Instagram because she posts the prettiest photos of her life and work and makes everything look so completely effortless. I couldn't include all of her pretty calligraphy photos if I tried - so go ahead and see for yourself.
Wrapping it up, I asked Mallory to answer a few questions for us - so enjoy - and at the end of the post download her free wallpapers that she totally made for all of you.
Q & A | Mallory Overton - Castle Paper Co.
DID YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PASSION FOR ART AND WHEN DID YOU START PURSUING IT?
I have always had a passion for beauty, and I’ve always had a strong sense for the way things look and feel + can observe that from an early age. I do consider writing to be an artform, and I started pursuing that in high school. I only started to pursue art as an endeavor about two years ago, so that piece is pretty new for me! I like it, though.
WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?
Outside. I love gardens. They bring out my inner eighty-year old. I get a lot of thinking done as I walk around; I love walking through my neighborhood to start the day. I’m also really inspired by museums + libraries, which feels a little cliche but it’s true. Museums because they make me feel small but in a good way, and remind me of the human spirit + how great it is to be a member of a group of creatures that can’t help but to create. Libraries for a similar reason, but with the added layer of story. Books carry so much nostalgia for me, as I was a much better reader as a child. I still love the idea of reading but find my attention so divided with things like, well, Instagram.
WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU USE?
Paper :) does that count? I have always loved + collected paper. I use a lot of markers, Tombows are my fave for brush markers, and Le Pen for felt-tip. I also use watercolor and acrylic ink for calligraphy and for painting. My new thing is to make tapestries out of linen that I can write on, so fabric is being added ot the list!
IN THREE WORDS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART?
Okay, well whimsical would be one word. And sophisticated (sometimes). And then also intentional, because it’s both how I approach creating and how I try to use what I create.
DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE CREATING ART? IF SO, WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
Yes, that or a podcast. But usually music while I’m creating -- right now, I have Spotify’s 70s Smash Hits playlist on repeat. But I mean, I also listen to Bieber. I’m all over the place. It has everything to do with my mood.
DESCRIBE YOUR MOST TREASURED ART PIECE TO DATE - ONE THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF.
A large-format piece hanging in my bathroom. Usually the things I make I grow tired of from spending so much time with them, or I see the imperfections + that prevents me from enjoying the finished product for what it is. But this piece that I love I wrote because the words moved me so much + I wasn’t worrying about how it looked, I was just writing it because I wanted to. I often think that I’ll probably have it forever -- it’s a C.S. Lewis quote about God’s love for us, and I love to read it every day.
NAME ONE ARTIST YOU ADMIRE.
Oh, man. Just one?!! Well, I am really inspired by Ali Nelson, of Ali Makes Things. The way she combines words + her story feels very close to my own heart! I am always interested to see what she is putting out there.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO EMERGING ARTISTS?
Don’t worry about what skills, tools, expertise, experience or vision you don’t have. Use what you do have, right now. If you are in this for the long term, you WILL have days where it feels like you’re going nowhere. We all do, so try not to get discouraged. Try instead to zoom out and ask yourself what you can do today that will bring you closer to your long-term goal--whether it’s based on a month, year, or lifetime of work.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?
Honestly, as a creative I imagine myself to be capable of way more things that I probably am, but I could see myself getting back into flowers, and I often dream of having a co-working/event space where a couple of my friends and I could work and plan fun events together + use our space to give to people! I have some dreams for it, but we’ll see what happens :)
IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, WHERE WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?
The BEACH!
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This week, I'm excited to share with you a new artist feature! I found Rachel on Instagram, my go-to place for seeking out other creatives. If you visit her Instagram feed, you'll quickly see why her work stood out to me. Through her work, she shares inspiring and motivating messages and scripture for women. I ended up with a permanent smile on my face after reading them.
Rachel is part of the growing movement of women who are creating the life and career they want by pursuing what they love and what sets their heart on fire. She discovered calligraphy and fell in love with it so much that she decided to take a leap of faith and start her own business. Now, she creates calligraphy and hand-lettered print products that allows her to spread her message while living out her dreams.
Many of her prints share encouraging scriptures that I absolutely love. She also appeals to the mug-loving-types, which is basically every woman known to man. See the rest of her lovely products in her Etsy shop.
She's also a photographer, which explains why her photos are so beautifully styled and photographed. But the cake-topper is her brush-lettering and calligraphy. Looking at this beautiful form of art is therapeutic in itself. Throw in some light-hearted sayings and you have the perfect framed addition to add to your home. If you're loving her work so far, I'm sure Rachel would love for you to visit her (tell her I sent you). She can be found over on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. Get to know her a bit more below, and then download all of the free wallpapers she created for you at the end.
Q & A
DID YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PASSION FOR ART AND WHEN DID YOU START PURSUING IT?
Yes, I have always loved art and have found great peace and comfort when creating things! I always loved studying art in high school and college. I considered double-majoring so I could get an Art degree, but I didn’t think I was skilled enough. Back then, I felt as if I never found a craft that I felt I could excel in or do for a living. Enter Calligraphy! Once I learned calligraphy and hand-lettering, I was hooked and knew that it was something that would be a part of my life for a very long time. Fast-forward to today and now I am a business owner selling my handmade goods and hand-lettered products. Life is a crazy ride!
WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?
I find a lot of inspiration through my fellow creatives on social media, but I also find inspiration when I am outdoors. I spend a lot of time outside, and most of my good ideas are a result of a good run, walk, or hike. My faith inspires and influences the majority of my work as well.
WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU USE?
I use watercolor for most of my brush lettering products, but I also digitize my work. As a result, I sell mugs, note cards, and lots of custom digital projects (like wedding invitations). A lot of times, the work I will eventually digitize starts with a sharpie and scrap piece of paper!
IN THREE WORDS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART?
Empowering, feminine, inspirational.
DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE CREATING ART? IF SO, WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
Yes! I also listen to a lot of podcasts. My music playlists change a lot, but right now my favorite playlist includes Selena Gomez, Blake Shelton, Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, Adele, Hunter Hayes, and Beyonce. My favorite podcasts are Radiolab, Serial, Reply All, and Mystery Show, if you were wondering :)
DESCRIBE YOUR MOST TREASURED ART PIECE TO DATE - ONE THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF.
This is a tough question! I recently created a 2016 Calendar and each month has a verse written out in calligraphy with a watercolor graphic. I love it so much! It was a lot of work, but I am really happy with how it turned out.
NAME ONE ARTIST YOU ADMIRE.
Jackson Pollock
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO EMERGING ARTISTS?
Don’t give up! Don’t compare yourself! Be unique! And remember to hold yourself to standard of grace, not perfection.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?
I hope to have some babies running around the office with me and a team of people working together to empower, encourage and inspire women through my art.
IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, WHERE WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?
In Italy with my husband, drinking a glass of red wine, and looking out onto a body of water.
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Hello beautiful people! How has the month of LOVE been treating you so far? I know not everyone feels the same enthusiasm for this month - trust me, I am one of those people most of the time. I definitely do believe you don’t need a day to show your love for someone, but at the same time having a day to celebrate love is a beautiful thing. It reminds people to slow down a bit from their busy lives and reflect on their wonderful relationships - and there’s nothing wrong with a holiday that spreads love. After all, love is the most important thing in the world (now I’m being cheesy). :)
Getting down to business, let's talk wallpapers! This week, I am bringing you some playful puns. I decided to continue with the theme Stina had from last week. I fell in love with her wallpapers and thought we could use more of those on this Valentine’s Day. Hope you enjoy these wallpapers. Send them to your boyfriend, girlfriend, friend, aunt, uncle, just about anyone who likes things to be punny! ;)
We would love to hear all about your plans for this weekend.
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Hello, Loves! It's wallpaper time! Here are a few fun Valentine's Day themed designs to get you in the mood for the touchy-feelies. There's nothing like a little Valentine's Day corniness, so I thought I'd get into the holiday spirit as well. Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Funny enough, my husband and I don't! Since my birthday is on the 8th, it has always coincided with Valentine's Day, so you guessed it - I'd always get Valentine's Day gifts on my birthday growing up. I think that's why I've always been obsessed with hearts, but that's another story! Whelp, I hope you enjoy these, and I hope it adds a touch of happy to your screens and makes you smile! Happy Valentine's Day dolls. xo stina
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My Wallpaper Wednesday partner in crime - the lovely, Ena Chahal - can be stalked over here: Instagram | Blog | Casetify | Society 6
What designs and artist features would you like to see next? Share with me in the comments below!
Disclosure: All designs are original and for personal use. Artists retain rights to all designs and they may not be copied or reproduced in any form or likeness. We love when you share, but please link back to the original post. Enjoy!
