about me
I am Oona Tully, a Professional Calligrapher with 30 years of artistic lettering practice in Dublin, Ireland, Oxford, UK, and Nairobi, Kenya. I discovered the art of Calligraphy when I was a teenager - working on local commissions in my home villages of Palmerstown and Chapelizod. I have provided calligraphy for the UN, an Garda Síochána, County Councils and global corporations. I get great pleasure in creating gifts for people to celebrate and commemorate special occasions and people in their lives. Calligraphy is also a traditionally Irish art form dating back centuries, and I promote it as much as I can through education, cultural exchange and civic commissions.
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qualifications
1999 : CLAS Diploma in Calligraphy I also hold a Bachelor of Science and Certificates in Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Photography, Team Leadership, Global Development and Digital Marketing. |
teaching and workshops
1996 - Teacher of Calligraphy at North Bay School , Kilbarrack, Dubin Craft Council's Calligraphy in the Classroom project.
1993 - Gilding workshops for the Oxford Arts Group.
2015 - Wicklow County Council Calligraphy Workshops as part of Heritage Week
1996 - Teacher of Calligraphy at North Bay School , Kilbarrack, Dubin Craft Council's Calligraphy in the Classroom project.
1993 - Gilding workshops for the Oxford Arts Group.
2015 - Wicklow County Council Calligraphy Workshops as part of Heritage Week
EBS Calendar Awards, 1996
awards
1988 - St. Joseph's College, Lucan: Award for Calligraphy Services
1989 - Rathmines Senior College: Award for Calligraphy Services
1995 - RDS National Crafts Competition Award / Calligraphy Category
1996 - EBS Calendar Entry Winner / Calligraphy Category
1999 - CLAS Diploma in Calligraphy
2014 - Dancing Letters Scholarship, USA
1988 - St. Joseph's College, Lucan: Award for Calligraphy Services
1989 - Rathmines Senior College: Award for Calligraphy Services
1995 - RDS National Crafts Competition Award / Calligraphy Category
1996 - EBS Calendar Entry Winner / Calligraphy Category
1999 - CLAS Diploma in Calligraphy
2014 - Dancing Letters Scholarship, USA
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exhibitions
1993 - The Asian Centre, Oxford, England with the Oxford-Irish Society 1995 - RDS Dublin Horse Show, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland. 1996 - EBS Head Office, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. 1996 - Exhibition Gallery, Stephen's Green Centre, Dublin 2, with The Crafts Council of Ireland 1997 - The Beehive, with Palmerstown Arts Group, Dublin 20 1998 - Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland with The People's Art Group |
St. Stephen's Green Centre,
Dublin 2, 1996
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testimonials
Hi thanks so much for getting these cons done so quickly. They were amazing and more importantly the bride, Tara loved them.
Louise Roxburgh
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Massive Thank you to Deborah and all her team @ Art and Sole for making these amazing one of a kind cons for me as a wedding gift. Every1 loved them especially the bride. Thank you so much xxxx
Denise Gill
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Just received the converse. Thanks a million. They look absolutely fantastic.
I'll have no hesitation recommending you to anyone who asks.
Merry Christmas,
Jamie
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Denise Gill Thanks so much. The bride loved them. They were the talk of the wedding. Xxxx
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Just seen the boots Oona...Abosolutely love them and so does the bride!! Thanks,
Michelle
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“Amazing artist! Her work is beautiful.”— jcurrin
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I commissioned Oona to complete a very personal Calligraphy piece that was to be a gift to a family member. Onna completed the piece in an extremely professional manner and within the agreed timeframe. Her passion for the art of calligraphy is evident in the quality of her work and I would highly recommend Oona.
Tommy Tyler
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Thanks so much for the beautiful calligraphy which added so much to our wedding day.
James McHale
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It's stunning !!! And perfect for him (Ambassador). You are so talented . Thank you and happy Christmas.
To Russia With Love
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The invites are really amazing you did a wonderful job.
Ciara, a bride from Ranelagh
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Invitations look gorgeous!
Sandra Walsh
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I don't think I let you know about how well the scroll was received? It was brilliant! My wife really loved it - produced a few tears too. We will get it framed to remember the morning. It was a big contribution to the start of a very special day for us! Thanks again!
Paul Nagle
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Thanks so much again for the really amazing job you did on the envelopes, I have got so many compliments.
Jill, a bride from Dublin
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Thank you so much for your beautiful work, people are going wild over them! thanks a million again.
Ruth
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The Executive Director is just bowled over by your calligraphy.
United Nations Environment Programme - Executive Office
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The invites are ALL anyone is talking about! blown away they are, most people thought it was printed they were so perfect! such an amazing job, thank you so much again, they are truly a work of art!
A Bride from Malahide
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Thank you very much for delivering the frame this morning, It really is beautiful work. If I ever need anymore work I know where to go 😊. I will also highly recommend you to friends and family if they ever need anything.
A customer from Ashbourne
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They’re beautiful, thanks so much!
Cliff at Lyons, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
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We loved the mirrored table plan you put together and the welcome sign for our wedding. It was exactly as we wanted and the attention to detail was on point. Highly recommended. Thank you very much.
A bride and bridegroom from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Thanks Oonagh. The Mothers Day gift went down a storm. Looks fantastic on our sitting room wall.
A customer from Dublin
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Thank you so much for helping out with the calligraphy for our Visitor Book. Everyone here was delighted with the stunning quality of your work.
Wicklow County Council
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OMG I love it thank you so much, I will cherish that forever thank you - just need to find a perfect place for it at home
A customer from Lucan, Dublin
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Thanks so much for helping me with my advert, it was very kind of you.
A customer from Chapelizod, Dublin
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Amazing work
A customer from Cabra, Dublin
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Your calligraphy on our walls in the reception and heritage room has proven popular.
Ashford Heritage Centre
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Let me begin by saying that you really have a special talent. I absolutely love your rendition of the poem ‘Subh Milis’.
A customer from Ireland
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A sincere thanks to the brilliant Oona from Tully Calligraphy for the caring job she done
The Murray Family, Dublin
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Your calligraphy work is amazing!
Calligrability
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Thanks once again for the picture, it’s lovely.
Liz & family, customers and contributors from Belfast
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I commissioned a special poem in calligraphy - Oona completed it so professionally with special touches.
A customer from Rathfarnham, Dublin
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Oona is an incredible calligrapher, we were so happy with our wedding stationery - at a reasonable price too.
Rachael B, a customer from Lucan, Dublin
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Thanks again Oona, really thrilled with your artwork , the family and I will enjoy that so much.
A customer from Drimnagh, Dublin
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Hi Oona
I'd like to thank you soooo much for the wonderful job you did on my mum's poem.
My sister and her family were as emotional about it as I was. But could not believe how beautifully it was created you somehow managed to reflect my mum as she was simplistic in her taste in everything. Mum's love was family pure and simple.
You are a wonderful artist and trust me our family are right fuss pots... lol
A customer from Terenure, Dublin
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Hi Oona
Fiona really loves the piece, thank you!
A customer from Drumcondra, Dublin
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In a word Oona, outstanding!
Thank you so much, this will mean a lot to Carmel and Leslie not to mention the Maguinness clan!
A customer from Ireland
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Thanks so much Oona, delighted & it’s beautiful. Kind regards Siobhán
A customer from Dublin
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Thank you Oona, it's perfect.
A customer from Drimnagh, Dublin
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I really appreciate your talent Oona, brings a smile!
A customer from Newry
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Hi Oona , really love the work you did on the song , thank you again , the more I look at it I see the level of detail and time you put into it .
A customer from Dublin
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I can't thank you enough for your amazing artistry. I couldn't keep it a secret and I decided to give the beautiful gift to my fiancé shortly after you left. He was speechless and needless to say it's a gift that will be treasured for our whole lives.
A customer from Blackrock, Dublin
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The work is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so much. I’ll share a photo of it framed. Thanks for all your work.
A customer from Donnybrook, Dublin