There are moments in life when you can clearly see the path ahead.bFor me, that path wasn't always obvious. When I started Letters from Elliott in December 2017, I never imagined it would grow into the business it is today. At the time, I was a full-time teacher and librarian with a passion for modern calligraphy, working evenings and weekends on what most people would have called a side hustle. Today, I travel throughout the Midwest and beyond, working with luxury brands, Fo

Some projects push you creatively. Some push your endurance. And every once in a while, one comes along that does both. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to hand paint and engrave 150 custom Woodford Reserve whiskey bottles for the Johnnie-O Plaza Del Lago Grand Opening in Wilmette, Illinois just north of Chicago. It was one of the largest studio commissions I've ever completed - and without question one of the most rewarding. With less than a month to complete th

There are moments in life when everything comes full circle. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to provide live journal personalization at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago, and it's difficult to put into words just how meaningful this event was for me. For three days, I hand-lettered more than 700 journals for librarians, educators, authors, and library professionals from across the country. It was one of the busiest live event ac