Humorous Poem in Traditional Calligraphy
Budget / Salary$250–750
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted11 hours ago
I am commissioning an original, light-hearted poem of roughly twenty-five lines that is in Spanish. I’d like it rendered in a flowing traditional calligraphy hand on a 2-by-3-foot cardboard stanchion. The finished piece should read clearly from a few feet away, keep a playful, witty tone throughout, and respect the proportions of the board so the text breathes without looking crowded.
Once the poem is drafted, I will want to see a quick text proof to confirm the humour and pacing. After approval, you’ll set the lines in traditional calligraphy—think classical pen strokes, balanced flourishes, and consistent weight—then lay the artwork out at exactly 24 in × 36 in with any necessary bleed for printing. Black ink on the natural board works well for me, though I’m open to your suggestions if you feel a subtle colour wash or gilded initial would add character without overpowering the joke.
Deliverables I’ll need
• A PDF or vector file at full size, press-ready (300 dpi or higher)
• A flattened JPEG for quick on-screen preview
• If you can also arrange or ship the actual cardboard stanchion, please quote that as an optional add-on; otherwise the print-ready file is sufficient.
Timing is flexible for the writing stage, but once the text is locked, I’d like the calligraphic layout within a week. Let me know how many revision rounds you include and please share samples of your traditional calligraphy so I can gauge the style. Looking forward to collaborating on a piece that makes people smile the moment they walk by.
Once the poem is drafted, I will want to see a quick text proof to confirm the humour and pacing. After approval, you’ll set the lines in traditional calligraphy—think classical pen strokes, balanced flourishes, and consistent weight—then lay the artwork out at exactly 24 in × 36 in with any necessary bleed for printing. Black ink on the natural board works well for me, though I’m open to your suggestions if you feel a subtle colour wash or gilded initial would add character without overpowering the joke.
Deliverables I’ll need
• A PDF or vector file at full size, press-ready (300 dpi or higher)
• A flattened JPEG for quick on-screen preview
• If you can also arrange or ship the actual cardboard stanchion, please quote that as an optional add-on; otherwise the print-ready file is sufficient.
Timing is flexible for the writing stage, but once the text is locked, I’d like the calligraphic layout within a week. Let me know how many revision rounds you include and please share samples of your traditional calligraphy so I can gauge the style. Looking forward to collaborating on a piece that makes people smile the moment they walk by.
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