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VANAKKAM!
I'M K. JAYAPREETHI
I AM ALL ABOUT:
- Helping brands, corporates, weddings, events, gifting clients provide memorable bespoke calligraphy personalization and painting customization experiences for everyone that’s a part of the special occasion
- Helping people learn and unwind through de-stressing and enlivening Calligraphy, Handlettering & Painting workshops
Being specialized in modern brush calligraphy, pointed pen calligraphy, monoline calligraphy & faux calligraphy for on-paper and non-paper surfaces, both English and Tamil calligraphy with legally copyright registered innovative styles, hand engraving, digital iPad calligraphy, monogramming, watercolour painting and handlettering, I’m all set to work.
I’m someone who was a science student in school, got graduated in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, got placed & worked in a corporate company after UG and even went on to pursue a Masters in Engineering at a reputed university only to realize that none of the above makes my heart sing. Because my he(art) beats ‘Calligraphy & Art’. More story? Let’s go.
Story Time
THE DAY I FELL HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE
As someone with a handwriting that looks like chicken scratch, I stumbled upon a calligraphy video one day that wowed me. As soon as I came to know that one’s handwriting is totally unrelated to and doesn’t matter for doing calligraphy, I obsessively started self-learning and practicing it. Yes, I fell in love with the artform. And to my surprise, I then happened to pick up my paint brushes after more than a decade sized gap before which I used to serial win drawing and painting competitions as an elementary kid. And this is how it all began.
THAT MOMENT WHEN THE DOTS CONNECTED
As a person who appreciates the value of handmade bespoke experiences and understands the importance of de-stressing oneself in this fast paced life, I realized that my love for calligraphy, painting, art, creating, performing, organizing, entrepreneurship and especially teaching can all wonderfully come together to benefit many. Dots can be connected only by looking backwards, right?
THE 2 FIRST TIME ENDEAVOURS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
I still remember the astounded smiles that bloomed on every guest’s face as they watched me calligraph and gift them a personalized name card keepsake when I performed my very first live event calligraphy at my cousin’s wedding mehandi function and I still remember how my students expressed their feedback on how energizing, relaxing, productive, creative and worthwhile their time spent with me was when I taught my very first calligraphy workshop. Soon after these two endeavors, I happily told myself to turn my passion into my full time profession.
Behind the name
SOL & VERVAIN
‘Sol’, meaning the sun is the celestial body associated with my star sign and is also the source of bright light and energy.
‘Vervain’ is a flower that represents enthusiasm and hard work which I believe are paramount in life.
Hence, the coined name that’s close to my heart, Sol & Vervain.