"Allison wrote the place cards for our wedding. They were absolutely beautiful. Everyone wanted to take them home! She is so easy to work with—after our consult she was off and running and it was one thing I could check off my (enormous) wedding planning list. Her work is true art and she's a pro. Absolutely, I recommend her."
--Ruth B., Rocky River, OH
--Ruth B., Rocky River, OH
behind the penHello, I’m Allison Milmoe, the redhead behind The Ginger Pen Lettering Studio. My enthusiasm for lettering began at age 2 when I first put crayon to paper and has been gradually refined over the years to its current love of curves, swerves, flourishes and an addiction to stationery and paper.
My passion for calligraphy is coupled with a 20-year professional background in art direction and graphic design where I married color and form for major retailers such as The North Face, Sephora, and Peet's Coffee, and national publications like Golf Magazine, Parents, and Mother Jones. You can view my award-winning design work here. After period of wanderlust (45 counties on five continents), I eventually settled down with my family in the Chicago area. I’m not shy to admit my weakness for all things mid-century modern, heirloom tomatoes, and the japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi. I also adore tacky refrigerator magnets and reality tv (but don't tell anyone). I enjoy a creative challenge—if you don't see what you're looking for, get in touch to discuss your project and we'll make it happen. |
"Allison did a BEAUTIFUL job creating a logo for our wedding (of our initials) and our program. I treasure them both!
Allison was creative, personable, sensitive to our preferences—and she made working together easy. I would request
her services again in a heartbeat."
—Rachel P., Westfield, NJ
"Allison made beautiful cards for our preschool—creative, yet simple. She's also super sweet and we'll definitely
go back for more."
—Erin P., Oakland, CA
"Allison asked all of the right questions to understand my vision and presented multiple options while explaining the design inspiration behind each. The only problem I ever had was choosing one because I loved them all! She's a fabulous designer & calligrapher whose presentation, delivery, and professionalism is top notch."
—Kristina V., San Francisco, CA
Allison was creative, personable, sensitive to our preferences—and she made working together easy. I would request
her services again in a heartbeat."
—Rachel P., Westfield, NJ
"Allison made beautiful cards for our preschool—creative, yet simple. She's also super sweet and we'll definitely
go back for more."
—Erin P., Oakland, CA
"Allison asked all of the right questions to understand my vision and presented multiple options while explaining the design inspiration behind each. The only problem I ever had was choosing one because I loved them all! She's a fabulous designer & calligrapher whose presentation, delivery, and professionalism is top notch."
—Kristina V., San Francisco, CA