An artist based in Germany

Katharina Ostenda

A communications designer, illustrator and calligrapher, Katharina Ostendas started learning calligraphy at the end of 2013 and it quickly became her passion. “Holding a handwritten piece of paper in my hands fills me with indescribable joy. Writing is not only part of our tradition, it also offers a wide range of artistic expression,” she shared. Over the years, she deepened her knowledge, studying with renowned, international lettering artists. Her interests include traditional and contemporary calligraphy, drawn lettering compositions, built-up capitals and creating intricate gilded initials.

Highlights

Her work has been published internationally several times in recent years.

2020 Published in Letter Arts Review (Issue 34:1 The Annual Juried Issue)

2021 Published in Letter Arts Review (Issue 35:1 – The Annual Juried Issue)

2021 Publication in the anniversary edition “Speedball Textbook 25th Edition”

2021 “Art & The Letters” iInternational exhibition

2022 Published in Letter Arts Review (Issue 35:4 - The Annual Juried Issue)