Hi, I’m Charlene! I’m a Filipino-American calligrapher, hand letterer, artist, and owner of Charligraphy. When I’m not working as a stay-at-home-mom + Executive Assistant, I’m moonlighting as an Artist. 

I’ve always had a love for words, specifically lyrics and poems. I loved to paint, draw, and color. My dabbling in calligraphy and lettering started in 2016. My PDX roomie and I would stay up late doodling, talking, reading, and rewatching teen shows like Vampire Diaries. I started to letter quotes from books and whatever we were watching at the time. My room was then decorated with beautiful lettered quotes or words that resonated. Later that year, my cousin asked me to do the signs for her wedding and there I found a love for curating event signage. 

When I’m not playing with words and colors, I’m teaching them to my 4-year old and empowering him to find the artist within. During my me-time, I like to lose myself in inspiration. From the endless social scrolling to Pinterest boards - I love stumbling upon a meaningful quote, pretty pictures, or creative typography. And if I’m not doing any of the above, I’m out discovering something new to eat, a cute restaurant or just a little treat.