About

Closer to God, one letter at a time.

I began my adventure in calligraphy in 2016. It started as a small collection of fountain pens, which grew to include broad-nib calligraphy pens. After giving several pieces as gifts and occasionally being paid small amounts by friends to do custom work, I opened my Etsy shop in 2018.

My talent grew with time; my letters became more refined and I expanded the range of my work to include styles of illumination from the Medieval and Renaissance periods. I began to really love religious art; specifically, I loved creating manuscript-style copies of common prayers and quotes - the type of thing that is often memorized and then repeated without much thought. I had the idea that by writing each letter and each word with care and thought, I was giving every word and every letter the meditation that it deserved.

In 2025, my wife joined me in this mission, and we became a small family business. As a fellow artist and graphic designer, you’ll also see her beautiful digital designs alongside my hand-lettered pieces in our shop.

Between raising our young children and working jobs to pay the bills, we dedicate what time we can each week to creating art we love. We pray that, one day, this calling may grow into a full-time vocation that supports our family. For right now, we're blessed to simply grow closer to God together, one letter at a time.

Many blessings to you and yours,
Cole & Teresa