elcome to Art Beneath my Wings Studio! I am Paola, a multidisciplinary artist and owner of this Boca Raton, Florida based studio.
I mainly specialize in fine calligraphy, and related arts such as hand engraving, illumination, engrossing, illustration and fine arts, offering a variety of services for on site live events, brand activations, corporate and private events. In addition I welcome in studio custom commissions offering a personalized and intimate creative experience with my clients.
My services are provided locally, nationwide across the United States and internationally worldwide. I have the privilege to be part of the faculty of LearnCalligraphy.com where I offer as an illustration instructor an on-line comprehensive self paced course: "MY BELOVED ACANTHUS", where I teach you how to draw and paint acanthus leaves. See the course details here.
For ON SITE SERVICES I offer: fine calligraphy, hand engraving on glass or metal, leather gold foiling, illustration, and bottle painting. See more details here.
For IN STUDIO COMMISSIONS I offer: calligraphy for wedding invitation addressing, place cards, note cards, keepsake pieces such as marriage vows, prayers, personal letters and poems. Also hand engraving on glass, custom made commissions for diplomas, resolutions, certificates, bottle painting, illuminated pieces with genuine 23-24 karat gold leaf. See more details here.
As a graphic designer graduated in Rome, Italy at the prestigious "Istituto Europeo di Design" in 1989, and later specializing in traditional techniques of calligraphy arts and illustration, I have developed a unique, distinctive style that enables me to craft bespoke art pieces reflecting my passion for beauty, precision and art.
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My Story
I was born in Bogota, Colombia and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. After graduating high school I moved to Rome, Italy to study my career of Graphic Design, where I had my first approach to calligraphy arts. After graduating
I stayed one more year working free lance and for a local photography art institute.
I returned to Venezuela and for the next three years I worked in developing
my career and also did some calligraphy work.
The arrival of technology and digital art in the mid 90s led me to pursue other career interests
because my style and preference are rooted in hand crafted work.
In the year 2000 I moved to the United States and made Florida my home.
But it was not until a few years later that I came across a calligraphy video in social media
and the passion for the hand made art exploded in me again.
Since then my purpose has been to learn and refine my calligraphy and related arts with fundaments and structure and make it my profession. I am self-taught and attended specialized calligraphic courses with two Master Penman and the most renowned worldwide calligraphers and industry professionals.
I became a member of the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (Iampeth) in 2020 and later that year I joined the South Florida Calligraphy Guild. I was granted in 2022 a Premium Artist Membership at Nibtique, the largest global network of calligraphers and engravers.
Languages and sports are other passions that I have pursued since a very young age,
I am fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese and used to be a scratch golfer
representing my country in international competitions for over 25 years !
I am happily married to the most supportive husband and I am proud mom of Maya our sweet Ragdoll cat!
