Lettering
We offer a variety of lettering services that can add a personal touch to any space, business or event. From chalkboards to wall installations, menus to signage, labels, and more, we’ve got you covered.
Our chalkboard lettering service is perfect for weddings, parties, or even in your own home. Whether you want a quote, a menu, or just some fun art, we will work closely with you to create a beautiful design that suits your style, vision and needs. For wall installations, we use my expertise to create stunning designs that can make a statement in any room of your home or business. From inspirational quotes to intricate patterns, we'll work with you to create a design that brings your vision to life. See some of our wall installations at locations like Seventh Mountain Resort, Suttle Tea, and more.
Our menu lettering service is perfect for restaurants, cafes, and bars. We can create a beautiful, custom menu that's easy to read and showcases your offerings in a stylish way. And if you're looking for signage for your business or event, we can create custom designs that are both eye-catching and functional!
Blake Ettestad, State Farm Insurance, Bend, Oregon
“When I was first thinking of using a custom chalkboard sign for my business I wasn’t sure how to do it and didn’t trust my own ability to create it — I just had the ideas. Then I saw Kristen’s vehicle with her business info on the back window and took a picture of it. A week later I went to her website and saw the samples of her work and I knew that she could create what I was thinking in my head. I sent her a note and worked through the design process with her and was super happy with the result. We had a custom branded customer-facing chalkboard in our office for several years and got comments on it from customers. Now that the products on that board aren’t offered we are redoing it as a mission/values board and I’m coming to Kristen again. She has a great balance between casual and professional art — which is what are looking for in our office.”
I am often asked how I do my work. With many of my projects, I start by producing a scaled sketch to make sure my vision and that of my clients align. Once that is set, I recreate the piece on my chalkboards (or the walls) in regular chalk (Crayola dust-free is my go-to). This gives me guidelines for the actual piece that can easily be erased once I’ve produced the final product with my chalk pens. I prefer Chalk Ink pens for temporary pieces — they appear to erase most successfully — and Sharpie Water-Based or Posca Acrylic for permanent pieces.
I use my chalk guidelines to go over with my pens (chalk or oil-based), and those guidelines can be pretty rough on a lot of levels, mostly ensuring that I have the spacing I need for the project at hand. Once I’m done “inking,” I let it dry, and then erase the original guides with a soft dry cloth.
Sound confusing? It kind of is, but that’s why you can trust me with your project! I’ve done this before and am happy to lead you through my creative process as we go!