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About Cassie

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Me, Myself, & I

What I'm all about

Hello there, I'm Cassie Thomas, a California native with a lifelong love for all things creative and innovative. Growing up in the California Bay Area, I was fortunate enough to have access to diverse artistic and tech-centered communities. It was this unique blend of influences that set me on a path to who I am today.

 

I decided to pursue my artistic interests by attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Motion Picture and Television. After graduation, I furthered my education at the Make-up Designory in Burbank, California, focusing on special make-up effects and character design for film and television. Following graduation, I embarked on my career as a freelance makeup artist for film, television, and print magazines. I also had the opportunity to work in the corporate sector of the cosmetics industry for companies such as theBalm Cosmetics and Japonesque Cosmetics, where I designed cosmetics and tool lines, as well as private label products for industry giants like Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, and CVS/pharmacy.

 

After several exciting years in the cosmetics industry, I felt inspired to switch gears and venture into the realm of design and marketing. I began my career as a graphic designer and marketing manager for several luxury real estate brokerages. Currently, I serve as the Senior Project and Media Marketing Manager for The Agency, a Beverly Hills-based real estate brokerage specializing in ultra-high-net-worth luxury real estate around the world. It was during this period in my life that I discovered calligraphy as a hobby and immediately found myself immersed in a new world of design, artistry, and history.

 

I'm deeply involved in the world of calligraphy and letter arts. I joined IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting) in 2016 and have been an active member since, with the privilege of designing the conference registration packet each year. In 2021, I joined the board of directors and spent a year as a Member-at-Large before assuming the role of Editor for the Penman's Journal, the association’s quarterly publication, which has been in circulation since 1949.

 

While I continue to work in real estate during the day, my evenings and weekends are dedicated to the art of calligraphy. I study illumination, historical hands, and the intricate world of pigments. You can also find me camping in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains with my Silken Windhound, Arlow, taking art classes, or making reservations at my favorite restaurants.

Current Jobs

What I do on the daily

Editor, Penman's Journal

2023-Current

IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting)

Regional Marketing Manager/Media Buyer

2021-Current

The Agency Real Estate Brokerage

Fancy Education

The cap and gown kind

Academy of Art University

Batchelor of Fine Arts

Motion Picture & Television

Foothill College

Associate of Arts

Art History

Makeup Designory

Diploma

Master Makeup Artistry

Less Fancy Education

The just for fun kind

Annual IAMPETH Conferences

2014 - San Antonio, TX

2022 - Atlanta, GA

2019 - Denver, CO

2018 - Milwaukee, WI

2016 - Portland, OR

Castle in the Air, Berkeley, CA

Introduction to Pointed Pen

Illumination

Pointed Pen Flourishing

Engrosser's Script

Copperplate Script

Introduction to Paper Marbling

University of Colorado

Deciphering Secrets:

The Illuminated Manuscripts of Medieval Europe

Memberships

Cool people I hang out with

IAMPETH

International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting

HCA

Heritage Craft Assocation

CLAS

Calligraphy and Letter Arts Society

FOC

Friends of Calligraphy

Awards

Proud Moments

AWARD OF RECOGNITION

Presented by IAMPETH for services volunteered  

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