I must create, always. Always.

Hey there! I’m so happy you’re here! My name is Taryn (Karen but with a “T”). Born and raised in Maryland, currently living in Baltimore. I have been in love with creating since I can remember. From drawing horses as a child to painting pets for my friends to creating my own designs on pots for my many, many, many plants. As a creative, I have always doodled all sorts of lettering and words across every surface I could find.

Recently, I spent time to learn hand lettering styles for my own wedding. And boy, have I been OBSESSED with hand lettering and fonts since then. While looking at the wedding vendors for our own wedding, we realized the need for affordability and flexibility. Bringing these two pieces together, the art of writing to the need in wedding vendors, Flourish & Fonts was born. The creative process is the most fun for me and I look forward to creating something special and unique for your special day. By combining my need for a creative outlet with the beauty of words, Flourish & Fonts fills the need for quality and flexible hand lettering for weddings and all sorts of celebrations.

Fun Facts about me

  • Fact 1

    I have 1 dog named Chewie and 2 cats named Loki and Gustavo and a husband named Jake. They are my precious baby angels.

  • Fact 2

    I’ve had a wild ride of jobs from art museum to restaurants to teaching. I recently left the classroom to pursue a more creative outlet.

  • Fact 3

    Currently, I have 96 house plants with many more propagating in water. If you ever want to plant trade, I am down! Bet you won’t show me your calathea.

  • Fact 4

    Booktok got me good and I have returned to being an avid reader and I love a great book recommendation!

  • Fact 5

    My undergrad is in Art History with my Master’s in Special Education. I’ve always had a passion for knowledge and art.

  • Fact 6

    My Enneagram is 8w9 and an ENFP Myers-Briggs. My big 3 are Aquarius sun, Scorpio moon, Capricorn rising.