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.

Pilsen is known for its Latino culture and vast spread of vibrant murals. It was even named one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” by Forbes. It’s the perfect neighborhood in Chicago to spend an afternoon with plenty of art to see on both 16th and 18th street, and seemingly everywhere in between.

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.

While in Las Vegas for the Brand New Conference, I spent time walking through the incredible sign collection at the Neon Museum. The most impressive aspects were the sheer size, scale, and detail work in each of the forgotten neon signs.

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’ new City Collection currently includes designs representing fourteen cities: St. Louis, Las Vegas, Peoria, Milwaukee, Bloomington-Normal, Seattle, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Boston, Phoenix, Cleveland, and New York.

Lettering Works’ latest passion project, 100 Days of Chicago, reached its halfway point. Take a closer look at designs 25-50 in the collection. All are unique hand-lettered and illustrated designs by Chelsie Tamms.