News – Page 10 – Letter Shoppe

Feb 8, 2018

10 TOOLS I USE TO RUN MY LETTERING BUSINESS

I have been full time freelancing since 2014 working on all kinds of fantastic lettering projects for lifestyle brands, small businesses, and creative agencies. It’s been a whirlwind of ups...

Feb 6, 2018

FREE DOWNLOAD: LGBT VALENTINES DAY CARD

I created this card for all my LGBT friends out there that don't have the best options when it comes to giving a sweet Valentines Day card. Either all the...

Jan 14, 2018

MY PROCESS HAND LETTERING A NEW SHIRT DESIGN FOR REDBUBBLE

This week I focused my efforts on completing my 1st commission of the year for Redbubble. They hired me to illustrate a new t-shirt design to celebrate 11 years of...

Jan 8, 2018

WOMEN OF ILLUSTRATION LAUNCHED!

As some of you know, I've been planning a new web series called Women of Illustration, that features talented female artists from all over the world. I choose the lineup,...

Dec 22, 2017

2018 GOALS: GETTING INSPIRED AND PLANNING FOR THE NEW YEAR

This month has been chalk full of planning for the future with a series of personal projects that include more products and courses than ever before. This beginning brainstorm phase...

Dec 14, 2017

DEFINING MY CORE VALUES AS A HAND LETTERING ARTIST

I refunded and turned down a $3000 project because of racism. I used my core values to keep my integrity intact to prevent hurting others with my art. Something I...

Dec 13, 2017

MAKE THINGS & MAKE MONEY. THE BUSINESS OF ILLUSTRATION AND LETTERING

Do you have a passion for drawing and dream of turning it into your next full-time gig? I’ve been in the business of illustration and lettering for the past five...

Aug 17, 2017

HOW TO GET OVER PERFECTIONISM AND INCREASE YOUR CREATIVITY

This article is about a 5-minute read You did it again. You let fear creep in and push you further and further away from finishing your project. You’re sad because...

Aug 12, 2017

MY LETTERING PROCESS FROM CLIENT INQUIRY TO FINAL DELIVERY

Recently I had the opportunity to speak on a podcast with Ian Paget from Logo Geek on my lengthy but organized lettering process when freelancing for clients. Shortly after the...