Raquel Demorest
Founder, Professional Calligrapher
Raquel is a skilled calligrapher based in Greater Seattle, known for her impeccable attention to detail. With a background in private airplane piloting, she understands the technical aspects of calligraphy, as well as its artistic nuances, making it a graceful art much like flying.
For Raquel, the power of the written word is paramount. Her talents go beyond paper as she has also applied her designs to various surfaces like glass, metal, and leather through engraving, foiling methods and bottle painting.
Thanks to her diverse skillset, Raquel has provided on-site, live calligraphy, engraving and bottle painting services for renowned brands like Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, Diptyque, Jo Malone, and Dior.
A Brief History of Calligraphy
Some of the oldest calligraphy is Oracle bone script dating back to the China's Shang (Yin) Dynasty around 1600 BC. The "Law of Writing" had heavy influence in Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese writing, making its way throughout Europe.
RD Calligraphy honors the history of calligraphy, dedicated to the practice of giving spirit to each hand lettered character, word, and phrase.
Testimonials
Raquel's extraordinary talent for calligraphy lies in her ability to capture the nuances, feelings, and emotions in every word she crafts. Even the simplest letters are translated declarations of beauty and elegance. It is an honor to have her art in my home and to share with friends.
Raquel's impeccable customer service and skill is a valuable resource for our clients who are in need of on-the-spot customization for gifts and purchases.
