Meet the Artist

Hello!

I am Vivan Pham, the modern calligrapher behind By Vivan based in Northern California, more specifically the Bay Area. My home based studio is located in Milpitas

My calligraphy journey started in 2018 when I discovered the meditative aspects of hand lettering. The simplicity of drawing thin and thick lines has sparked so much joy in my life. Since then, I have made it a mission to share my passion for this beautiful art medium with the world through my curated calligraphy kits for beginners and various lettering and watercolor workshops within my community. I have taught corporate team bonding workshops at Swirl Works, classes at Atherton Arts Foundation, and private workshops.

Through time, I sensed that my calligraphy work felt incomplete without the presence beautiful blooms. Since, then I have immersed myself in the world of floral design, and now offer bouquets, arrangements, and more.

Besides teaching, the DIY-er in myself loves to create handmade, and especially personalized items. I absolutely enjoy exploring many styles of art from papercraft to watercolor, the opportunities for exploration are endless.

Throughout these pages, I hope you find items in the shop that you might love or learn something new about calligraphy or floral design!