Michael Hughey has been fascinated by letters and alphabets since childhood; the book arts of calligraphy, design, illustration, & typography continue the long love affair with beauty in graphic form to this day. With skill and artistry he uses pen, quill, brush, ink, pigments, gold, and a little alchemy to translate an ancient and noble craft into elegant contemporary graphic works.

Commissions for graphic design & calligraphy are accepted. Examples include: wedding invitations, certificates, and announcements; corporate identity & logo design; letterheads; poems; hand-written &/or illuminated books; citations; anniversary and birth announcements; certificates; awards; resolutions; book & CD covers, Bahá'í-inspired art. His studio is in Arden, in western North Carolina.