Hand Letter West Main

Local creatives, Chelsie & Sarah, beautify West Main Street through creatively updating handwritten signage in local businesses’ storefronts and show the difference intentional design can make through professional photography.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Local creatives, Chelsie & Sarah, beautify West Main Street through creatively updating handwritten signage in local businesses’ storefronts and show the difference intentional design can make through professional photography.

BEFORE + AFTER:
The signage that existed on buildings along West Main was often worn, crumbling, and discolored.  The updated signage brought new energy to the messages business owners' sought to share.
IN THE NEWS
WMBD TV Alyssa Paldo // Local News // Local artists change image of neighborhood letter by letter // June 6, 2018
Peoria Journal Star Steve Tarter // Duo look to make over Main Street one step at a time // June 17, 2018
Peoria Magazines iBi Local Legends Issue // Letters of Intent // July 2018
HAND LETTER GARFIELD
In August, Chelsie and Sarah spoke to Limestone Community High School's commercial arts class about creative entrepreneurship and passion projects like Hand Letter West Main.  Drawing inspiration from Hand Letter West Main, students in the art class will be replicating the project in their own community during the Fall 2018 semester. 
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