Hi my name is Madane Bastero. A stay at home mom to 2 awesome kiddos and a wife to an amazing husband. My family lives in Kent, WA, just a little south of Seattle. I’m originally fro Vancouver, Canada and moved to Seattle in 2006. But I was raised in the Philippines from birth to 9 years of age.
Growing up in the Philippines, there was great emphasis on having proper and neat penmanship. I remember being in kindergarten having practice books and learning cursive before reaching 1st grade. There was something about it that I thoroughly enjoyed. From that point on, I became fascinated by people’s penmanship. Starting with my parents! I always observed how they wrote. My mom would have a light grip on the pen that produced fluid and uniform cursive strokes. While my dad, had a harder grip which produced stronger strokes and would always leave indentations onto the pad of paper. At school I always strived to have neat writing. I loved taking notes, I loved embellishing my pages which lead to my love for lettering. My favourite part when working on a research paper... lettering and designing the cover page :)
Fast forward to today, with lettering gaining in popularity, I am able to find new realms and opportunities to grow my love for the art. Every piece I produce is a labor of love whether it be for myself or a client. If you are looking for a touch of originality for your event, I love the challenge of customizing my work to meet the needs, look and feel of the occasion. So please have a look around, and if you like what you see, please feel free to contact me with your inquiries. Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to working with you!