My paternal grandmother, Elaine O'Brien (née Isaac) was also an artist. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and went on to teach high school art. Her art brought her many places, including Mexico, where she met a Boston native, my grandfather.

While I never had the chance to meet my grandma Elaine, I feel so lucky to be able to connect to her through art, and carry on a small piece of her legacy. I have a few of her original paintings, which I absolutely treasure, and I always love flipping through her portfolio of sketches

Artwork by Elaine (Isaac) O'Brien

in the family

I've always loved creative projects. In elementary school, I became obsessed with drawing word collages during class. I experimented with letters, trying to replicate different fonts (yes, even Comic Sans.) It wasn't until college that I discovered the art of calligraphy. I started an instagram account, and my business was born.

I graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with a bachelors in supply chain management, which is pretty much a study of processes. With this background, I'm able to streamline client communication & feedback, stay on top of design & print timelines, manage supply constraints from my vendors, and efficiently assemble invitations. Basically, I make the process for my clients stress-free.

I've honed my skills as a multi-talented artist, and I approach each wedding celebration as a beloved creative project. My goal is to use my art - whether painting in watercolor, line drawing, or writing in calligraphy - to convey the spirit of your celebration in a cohesive set of stationery.

I live in Chicago, the great city in which I was born and raised. My Victorian-style Wicker Park studio overlooks the park, providing plenty of natural light, organic inspiration, and above all: dog watching. When I'm not in the studio, you'll likely find me at my local La Colombe coffee shop, backpacking through a national park (an O'Brien family tradition), or re-watching Great British Bake-Off for the 7th time.
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ABOUT

(she/her)

Calligrapher, Artist, Stationery Designer

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Photo: Artistrie Co.