Live Event Artist

Mary Lynn Meyer, Chief Ink Officer of Whimsy & Ink Studio, is a Maryland-based calligrapher, engraver, and bottle painter specializing in creating memorable and unique experiences for your clients and guests. Close to Baltimore as well as D.C., Northern Virginia, Delaware, and southeast Pennsylvania, Mary Lynn is also available to travel.

With a focus on classic calligraphy, Mary Lynn can help you create a brand activation or event that retains and attracts new clients, celebrates product launches, and supports your marketing goals. We bring your customization needs to life with ink, etching, paint, foiling, and thread.

Let’s work together!

Brand activation New York hand embroidery on purchases of canvas totes in duty free shops

Luxury Calligraphy

Calligraphy gives your clients a custom, personalized experience. Whether on-site live lettering - on gift cards, product boxes, place cards, or special notes - or in-studio for an upcoming event, we’ll work with you to make every person feel special. Because who doesn’t love to see their name beautifully written!

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Calligraphy envelope addressing for special occasion clients luxury lettering
Hand drawn calligraphy letter on fabric tote gift with floral frame

Hand Engraving

Delight clients with hand etching on glass, metal, stone, and ceramic surfaces to create a permanent message or illustration. Names, sayings, and dates can be engraved on perfume bottles, tumblers, glasses, liquor or wine bottles, flasks, and many other items in boutiques, stores, and event spaces using a quiet portable micro drill. Large volumes or very detailed engravings are often done in-studio. Engravings can be left as is or filled with a luxurious silver or gold finish.

Engraved luxury fragrance bottle
Hand engraved bells for place cards or ornaments
Tumbler engraved with calligraphy in Maryland as a gift
Hand engraved liquor bottle

Fine Art Bottle Painting

Fine art bottle painting is the “icing on the cake.” We paint bottles art live events such as brand activations and weddings or showers as well as in studio. We never compromise on quality, however, it’s important to note that live event painting is less detailed and less nuanced in terms of shading, blending, and composition. Both are fun and have a place in adding custom art to any bottle.

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Dior J'Adore Perfume Bottle Painting Live Event
Dior lip oil custom painted brand activation