It’s no secret that networking is hard work. It is hard to put yourself out there, find the right events that lead to meaningful connections, and figure out how to convert connections into paying clients. A recent Sunnyside Chats Workshop led by Thyannda Mack provided some key takeaways to improve your networking strategy.

Lettering Works officially launches 100 Days of Chicago - a new passion project in the style of popular personal project 100 Days of Peoria. 100 unique hand-lettered illustrations by Chelsie Tamms will be shared on Instagram and Facebook from August 22nd-November 29th.

The Prairie Center of the Arts in Peoria’s Warehouse District opened the gallery’s doors the evening of Saturday, August 10th for the annual Alumni Show Opening Reception. The show features the work of 72 artists who have gone through the artist residency program at the Prairie Center, including Chelsie Tamms’ Chicago Style Postcards.

Photos from a week-long trip to Ireland including stops in Dublin, the Malahide Castle, Howth, Kilkenny, and the Wicklow Mountains.

Lettering Works spent the last official Saturday in Peoria surrounded by friends and supporters at local bar and pizza joint Broken Tree, celebrating local accomplishments and people who make Peoria a wonderful place to be. We even designed custom koozies for friends to remember us by!

Learn more about what goes into building a freelance design business as Chelsie answers the frequently asked question: “What does a typical day look like for you as a freelance designer?”

Lettering Works is moving to Chicago! In this blog post, Chelsie explains why Chicago and shares thoughts on Peoria, with a bonus announcement about 100 Days of Peoria.

Steph’s Stickers is a collaborative passion project between Chelsie Tamms of Lettering Works and Peoria resident, Steph Perry, who has autism and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome among other disabilities. The project aims to promote awareness and positivity that transcends any abilities or disabilities.

As a creative entrepreneur, it can be incredibly hard to take a proper and intentional break from work. Planned vacations are an essential aspect of nurturing creativity and productivity.