Lettering Works embraces the intersection of art and strategy. We’re known for our clean, vibrant, and art-forward aesthetic and wouldn’t want it any other way. We enjoyed working on a promotional piece for Pure Bliss Hair Studio in Peoria, Illinois because we got to get creative and simplify the message they were trying to convey.

Lettering Works has a growing collection of Chicago-inspired designs that are perfect for any Chicago-lover on your holiday shopping list.

Lettering Works’ Girl Power line combines the best of Lettering Works and Unpolished Press into one, ultimately promoting positivity around females and supporting each other - making it the perfect option for all the feminists and powerful girls on your holiday shopping list.

Our new line of transit designs features hand-drawn icons from Chicago’s public transit including a CTA bus and ‘L’ train - making it the perfect option for all the transit-lovers on your holiday shopping list.

With Peoria as the hometown of Lettering Works, we’ve got you covered for all the Peoria-lovers on your holiday shopping list. Check out our guide of all our Peoria designs.

Lettering Works’ latest passion project, 100 Days of Chicago, is complete! Take a closer look at designs 75-100 in the collection. All are unique hand-lettered and illustrated designs by Chelsie Tamms.

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin hosted a one-day expo for all woman small business owners and entrepreneurs at the UIC Forum on Saturday, November 16th from 9am-3pm. Lettering Works was among the 100+ participating vendors.

Not everyone who knows me knows that I’ve had spinal surgery. It’s a pretty hidden disability despite the large scars that run down my spine and around my right rib cage. While it has had a tremendous impact on my life, I try to keep the focus on my successes and positives. I don’t want my scoliosis to define me, but I think it is important to honor the challenges I’ve overcome that have gotten me to where I am today.

Lettering Works’ latest passion project, 100 Days of Chicago, is 75% complete! Take a closer look at designs 50-75 in the collection. All are unique hand-lettered and illustrated designs by Chelsie Tamms.

Time in Chicago is flying by and we’ve got a couple big updates as well as some general updates of what has been happening in the Windy City.