Get to know Joe Liolos, the multi-passionate and talented creative behind Chicago’s new Doughnut Gallery…

August’s highlights included seeing my work at the Field Museum, pitching to my first mass retailer, working hard behind the scenes, and enjoying summer in Chicago (and Milwaukee)…

One of our Self-Made Artist Academy students, Caitlin Wagner - a designer and visual artist based in Chicago - interviewed Chelsie to gain more insights to her art practice and business…

Get to know Cee Ng, the driven creative and CEO behind Live Learn Dream….

July’s highlights included graduating from the Top Shelf Retail program, designing some new collections, reading more than usual, and seeing wholesale orders begin to pick back up…

Introducing the eighteenth business journal blog post of the monthly Business Journal series. June’s highlights included launching Disability Pride, submitting my ACDBE application, attending the AMAC Conference, and visiting my family in Colorado…

Our most recent involvements in the kidney community include designing an infographic for the PKD Connect event, being a sponsor for the upcoming Walk for Kidneys, and being interviewed on The Journey Continues Podcast…

The week of June 7th - we held a fun NCAA-style competition over on Instagram to help determine what designs to turn into stickers and other merchandise. All designs were hand-lettered and illustrated by Chelsie Tamms and community a variety of topics related to disability pride and ableism. Check out the results and winning designs…

The disabled community has been under-served and underrepresented for too long, often fighting to be seen and recognized. Through the Disability Pride Collection, Lettering Works aims to promote acceptance over awareness, while empowering those of the disabled community to unapologetically be who they are, take up space, and dismantle ableism…

Introducing the seventeenth business journal blog post of the monthly Business Journal series. May’s highlights included branding work for a variety of small businesses, taking a week-long staycation and exploring Chicago, and seeing my work for the first time at the Chicago History Museum.