Molly Chidsey written in modern calligraphy in black ink on a green background.

Illustration & Design

A wedding reception street party in Portland, Oregon, with two girls dancing in front of a food truck at sunset. Ink and watercolor illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
Hood River parasailers on the Columbia River in Oregon, ink and watercolor illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
The neurotransmitter Serotonin and its chemical structure, illustrated as a constellation in a nebulous night sky. ink and watercolor illustration with calligraphy by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
The words "Love Relentlessly" in calligraphy on a hand-painted pink and orange watercolor background. ink and watercolor illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
Oahu, Hawaii's North Shore beach and rocks painted on-site in ink and watercolor. Illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
The words "Choose Love" in calligraphy on a red and pink watercolor background. ink and watercolor illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
A notecard covered in pink, red and gray hearts; two of the hearts are holding hands. ink and watercolor illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
A 1915 Craftsman house in Cleveland, Ohio (North Royalton) illustrated in ink and watercolor by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics. This is the house where the artist grew up and learned to paint for the first time.
Excerpt from the poem "A Morning Offering" by John O'Donohue. In silver ink, calligraphy with pointed pen by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
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Molly Chidsey stands in Forest Park, Portland Oregon, in a pink jacket and with pink hair.

Hi, I’m Molly.

I am a graphic illustrator, designer, and calligraphy artist in Portland, Oregon.

I work in watercolor, ink and digital mediums.

I also coach fellow creatives on planning successful projects.

My passion is amplifying your creative voice.

Let’s bring your ideas to life.

Green leaf and vine illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.
Green leaf and vine illustration by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.

Services

I used to think it was too late to become an artist.

But I don’t believe that anymore. In the past decade, I have rekindled my creativity. After a 20-year career as a project manager, I came back to art. I grew up with artist parents - a wedding dress designer and a jeweler/sculptor - who gave me my first watercolor paint set when I was three years old. Creativity runs deep in me, but I ignored it for a long time.

What started as a journey to re-find myself has evolved into a passion for teaching others. When I make art, teach a workshop, or coach a client through their own creative process, I enjoy amplifying your creative voice.

Join my community of creatives, dreamers, and visionaries. All are welcome here.

Molly Chidsey woman with pink hair standing in a northwest forest holding a red and pink watercolor with "CHOOSE LOVE" written in hand-lettered calligraphy.

“Molly created the project I asked for, making it even better than I had imagined. Her work reminds us of what handcrafted art should look like. Unique, whimsical, and designed to put a smile on your face.

She is also a delight to work with!”

— Custom artwork client