Breathtaking calligraphy, engraving, and fine art.

Hi, I’m whitney

Calligrapher, artist & teacher

Hi, my name is Whitney Forbes. Owner and Artist of “The Haute Press” located in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. I am happy to be your personal calligrapher and live event artist. I work in harmonious partnerships with individual and corporate clients to create impactful, fun, and memorable customizations. I draw upon my years of experience in copperplate, modern, and flourished calligraphy, engraving, and painting to create unique pieces for live on-site events, brand activations, and private studio work.

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Services

Unforgettable luxurious and exquisite art.

You’re in the right place if you want to elevate your event, need assistance in creating your own distinctive aesthetic and tailoring the details that make your event and project stand out from the rest.

+ Live On-Site events & Brand Activations

+ Calligraphy Services

+ Custom Hand-Painted Bottles

+ Engraving

+ Commissioned Art

+ Custom Leather Painting

Testimonials

Testimonials

Whitney is the creator extraordinaire! Her creativity knows no bounds and I am forever inspired and awestruck with the beautiful details she brings to every event. Most importantly, she makes the planning and creative process easy (and fun!). Only she could make a bottle of alcohol that’s too pretty to drink! Cheers to her and your amazing talents!

Stephanie Jernigan
The Fashionable Event

Whitney’s class was so valuable to upping my skills as an artist. I’ve been painting since a child, but her techniques were new to me and definitely is a game changer, especially for a live event artist. Her discussion about theory and the foundations of painting was thorough. It’s more than just applying paint to a bottle. Its truly fine art and the quality is definitely there.

My artwork has improved noticeably and I’ve gained so much more confidence in painting. It’s a great class for beginners and seasoned artists! She’s so encouraging and patient. I can’t wait to learn more from her!

Nancy
@Nhbydesign

I was beyond impressed with Whitney from “The Haute Press” from start to finish. I was searching for someone to do place cards for a dinner party. Whitney was so quick to respond and did a beautiful job on the placecards. I will absolutely be using her  for all custom projects. Beyond thrilled to work with “The Haute Press” in the future.

Afton Minor

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Alabaster Wildflowers cascading over a @jomalonelondon will always do it for me. And I think for you too … Hand Painted live in the boutique @thescentofsouthcoastplaza by @thehautepress Happy 1st wedding anniversary to @vivaplanningeventdesi
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