Hi! I’m Caren, a California-based freelance hand-lettering artist with a serious love for creating things that are fun, happy and impactful.
Recent work includes greeting card design, small business branding, large scale installations, print design, editorial lettering and illustration.
I’m interested in any opportunity to create something that will make someone smile!
Animated cards created for Facebook’s Encouragement Card Series. Each one was a animated by me and shared via Facebook in the summer of 2019.
Custom murals designed and painted by me at two local locations in the Bay Area. These pieces each add so much to the space and help share messages of encouragement in a bold way.
Mural painted at Beets Cycle Barre in Livermore, CA. This mural features the saying “Intention is Everything” with the incorporation of florals and movement. This mural lives in the barre studio in hopes that it provides motivation to participants.
Mural created for Jackson Elementary school in Livermore, CA. I took the school’s STAR program and came up with the saying “Be a STAR and you’ll go far.” The mural is painted on the backside of the school multipurpose room and is visible to the students where they eat lunch and play.
Editorial Lettering for Brio magazine. Each piece has been featured as a full page spread to support the magazine’s monthly theme.
Lettering and illustration created for a project called Typing Feminism as way to help promote female artists. This piece was featured in an exhibition hosted by Moments Festival.
Animated logo created for “Make a Statement” event, focusing on empowering women in the workplace.
One of my favorite projects has been creating a sticker set for the Adobe Spark app. I was asked to create 10 pieces that represented me and my brand. The final set is colorful and fun with an underlying message of positivity.
A fun personal piece in ode to my favorite song, Tiny Dancer, by Billy Joel. I absolutely love incorporating retro style lettering into my designs. And florals make almost everything better!
Creating custom branding for small businesses is one of my favorite ways to get creative and help brands showcase their individuality. Each of these sets was created for a creative business who is doing amazing things!
Poster Design for Creative Teaching’s Inspire U Campaign to increase positivity in the classroom.
A collection of greeting card designs created for various clients and occasions.
Card created for Minted
Card created for AG Interactive
Card created for fun! Currently available for license
Created for fun with the outdoorsy, non-pink-loving Mom in mind. Currently available for license.
Card created for Papyrus Grad 2020
Card created for that fun, awesome teacher you might know! Currently available for license.
Gratitude card created to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. Currently available for license.
Playful album art created for a children’s music singer/songwriter.
Billboard collaboration project with Adams Fairway and Goodtype, featuring work from several artists to spread encouragement and good news. My design was featured on several billboards across the Eastern US in 2018.
Billboard collaboration project featuring work from several artists to spread encouragement and good news. My design was featured on several billboards across the Eastern US in 2018.
This is the original piece that was selected for participation in this campaign.
Print created for Uppercase, a monthly subscription box for young adult readers.
A personal piece created as a reminder to keep on the sunny side and share a smile whenever possible.
A personal piece created as a reflection on my journey and and all of the unexpected twists and turns it has taken. I continue to look forward to learning along the way!