The Art of Hidden

Mary Pavlova with here artwork The flame of frustration
How Art Slows You Down — On Purpose
In a world that never stops moving, what if art could help you slow down — and feel more like yourself? This isn’t just about pretty pictures. It’s about visual... Read more...
A minimal white calligraphy artwork "Breathtaking" on a background of picture with Machu Pichu
How to Slow Down in a World That Never Stops
We say we want to slow down—but then the world pulls us back into motion. Here’s what I learned from meditation, motherhood, and calligraphy about finding stillness, and how my... Read more...
Letter Y by the shadow from the sign
The Art of Slow Looking: Discover What You've Missed
When I stopped rushing and started paying attention, I began to see hidden letters in the world around me—like the earth itself was speaking in quiet riddles. Now, I create... Read more...
Mary Pavlova is writing a calligraphy piece called Cat-astrophe
How I Use Calligraphy to Truly Slow Down Life
When every day starts to feel like a blur, rushing from one task to the next, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself. That’s what happened to me—until I paused.... Read more...
White Pillows with the calligraphy art that says: "Punch me" and "Scream here"
The Art of Emotional Release
After my mother passed, the grief was raw—sharp, chaotic, and hard to hold. I didn’t want to suppress it or escape through pills. I needed to let it out, fully,... Read more...
Three prints from the collection are hanging on the dark wall
The Art of Chaos: Finding Presence in Scribbles and Lines
Amid the wild scribbles of my one-year-old daughter, I saw something familiar: the unfiltered chaos of creation. Inspired by her uninhibited strokes, I began to channel my own whirlwind of... Read more...
Monochrome Calligraphy artwork called For Love in hands, holding it
Why I Make What I Make
Welcome to my world of expressive text art.Here, each piece is a quiet invitation to pause, feel, and reconnect—with yourself, your memories, or a hidden part of your story.I use... Read more...
May cause Happiness artprint in the frame on the shelf
My path to letters: from web design to calligraphy
I’m Mary—a lettering artist who once traded ink for interfaces. After years in tech, motherhood and a single project reignited my love for calligraphy. Now, I create art that invites... Read more...
Yellow ribbon with bola black text lettering "Caution"
From Lettering Project to Funny Gift Wrap: A Joyful Creation Story
From a lettering course challenge to a joyful gift-wrapping collection, this story traces the playful evolution of my “Caution: May Cause Happiness” ribbon. What started as a class project turned... Read more...
Artist holding the canvas with original calligraphy art No time for fancy
‘No Time for Fancy’: Because Who Has Time for That Anyway?
Why did I create the art series 'No time for fancy' and what inspired me Read more...