My first calligraphy instruction was in Persian (Farsi)* which uses the Arabic script. After the fifth grade we had to pass a major government exam in all subjects in order to complete elementary school and move on with our … Read More
آزادى
This is not a new design, nor the first time I am posting it. But my hope for Azadi — freedom — in this world rings stronger than ever. Persian/Farsi calligraphy of the word for Freedom; also the … Read More
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calligraphy logo design … Read More
This is a print made from an old metal printing plate from Iran, I am guessing c. 1930s. The photo is of Joseph being thrown in the well by his brothers. The story is originally from the Torah, but also … Read More
From Rumi:
Seek the science that unties for you this knot.
Seek it as long as there’s life in you still to be sought.
Leave that nothing that looks like it is something;
Seek that something that looks like nothing; … Read More
Persian calligraphy created as a tattoo design for a client. www.palmstone.com
Wedding Monogram created by Stewart J. Thomas combines two names inside of a floral teardrop. www.palmstone.com
A very loose rendering of contemporary Kufic style calligraphy. This is a Persian phrase that could be rendered into English as “In this world, not of this world.” Calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas. Commissions accepted at www.Palmstone.com
Mawlana Rumi wrote these two lines about the lover and the beloved. I am not aware of a translation into English. I shall undertake to translate it myself, but in the meanwhile if someone knows of a translation please let … Read More
Shalimar, written in the form of a bird. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas
Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, selection from the poem of Jalaludin Rumi, known in English as “Oh Soul, you worry too much”
Salaam Aleikum – Peace be with you. Original calligraphy design by Stewart J. Thomas.
In our household we celebrate Passover, Easter and Iranian New Year – which this year are all happening at the same time! Blessings to everyone, no matter what traditions you follow. I should also mention that we were most fortunate … Read More
Design of the name “Layli” – Lalibug – created by Stewart Thomas.
