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Author Biography

Charlotte Xu is the calligrapher and creator behind Charlart Script. Her current presence reaches over a hundred thousand followers on Instagram, over ten million views on social media, and many magazines including Buzzfeed, Architecture & Design, WedLuxe Magazine and more. As one of the main calligraphy figures in Australia, her work has been endorsed by public figures such as George Takei and Kelly Slater. In addition to client work, Charlotte runs local calligraphy workshops. She is also a member of the International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) and Calligraphy Society of Victoria (CSV). Charlotte currently lives in Melbourne.