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Artwork by Ryan O’Rourke
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Artwork by Salli S. Swindell
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LETTERING
Artists who love letters!
The illustrators within this slideshow specialize in hand-drawn lettering, calligraphy, typography, illustrated quotes, and hand-written invitations.
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Meet the Illustrator
Traci Bixby is based in Seattle, Washington, and specializes in hand-drawn type and custom lettering.
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Jen Russell-Smith is based in London, UK, and specializes in home portraits and architectural renderings.
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Chamisa Kellogg is based in Portland, Oregon, and specializes in illustrating children’s books.
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Allyson Wilson is a freelance illustrator based in Pennsylvania, and specializes in greeting cards.
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Mood Board: Love the Letters
Hand-drawn typography!
From inspirational quotes to title lettering to hand-lettered greeting cards, each piece highlights a different artist’s unique style. Click any image to see more from the creator behind the lettering.
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Artwork by Jackie Tahara