From a workshop in Hong Kong to her home studio in California, Sarah has done calligraphy all over the world.
Hello and welcome! My name is Sarah Donahue, owner of Spilled Ink Calligraphy.
I've always had good handwriting. I've always had an artistic flair, I suppose. And I've always loved beautiful things. I began calligraphy specifically while living abroad, as a chance to try something new and to meet new people, and I instantly fell in love. Since then I have been trying to branch out as much as possible, diversify my portfolio and skill set, and constantly try new things with my art! I especially love taking custom orders and helping someone's vision become reality, and like so many of us, I just LOVE weddings and any project that celebrates love!
I have a small home office that comes equipped with a lazy terrier under the desk, and usually a toddler in the other room causing mischief. I happily ship to most locations, so if you have a project you're looking to add a little something extra to, let's connect!
Spilling it
With such a common first name, I've often gone by my last name (now maiden name) - Spillard. My senior year of college, there were SEVEN Sarahs in my sorority, so there was no other way to tell us all apart! Spillard, Spills, Spill Vanilli... I've heard it all!
I feel a huge connection to my name and was a little worried that getting married and changing it might impact that. But my husband is actually the one that coined "Spilled Ink" in homage; he's been coming in hot with the dad jokes since before we even had a kid!
A little more about me…
Likes:
- cold weather
- Thai takeout
- bows. on. everything.
- traveling (15 countries and counting!)
- my adorable dog/“firstborn”, Vinny
- falling down the TikTok rabbit hole
- all things Disney (I was a cast member for 10 years)
- a crisp bottle of champagne
- my toddler, James
- gardening (even though it doesn’t really like me back)
- occasionally being in front of the camera
