Custom Art and Illustration

Tell me your weird idea.

  • Want to turn your shoes into an art canvas? Love it.

  • Got a bare wall that’s just asking to be a mural? Yes!

  • Need something super special to mail to your clients? Done.

My specialty is listening to your vision, and translating that into a unique, hand-drawn or hand-painted art that is all yours.

My clients are small business owners, grandparents, authors, gift-givers, letter-writers, and dreamers of all kinds.

Not sure how to get that idea out of your head and into the world? Let’s brainstorm together to come up with a design solution that works for YOU.

An illustration of a swirling green vine with leaves by Molly Chidsey.

Custom art for clients

Custom notecard design, ink and watercolor

Custom notecard design, ink and watercolor

Custom painting and calligraphy on leather sneakers for wedding reception

Custom painting and calligraphy on leather sneakers for wedding reception

Ink and watercolor sketched at the Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. 2024

Ink and watercolor sketched at the Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. 2024

Custom watercolor and lettering

Custom watercolor and lettering

Door signs for massage studio

Door signs for massage studio

Custom calligraphy for book design

Custom calligraphy for book design

Watercolor cat portrait

Watercolor cat portrait

Watercolor dog portrait

Watercolor dog portrait

Watercolor cat portrait with calligraphy

Watercolor cat portrait with calligraphy

Custom notecard design in watercolor and calligraphy

Custom notecard design in watercolor and calligraphy

Custom notecard design in watercolor and calligraphy

Custom notecard design in watercolor and calligraphy

Custom notecard design in calligraphy

Custom notecard design in calligraphy

Home portrait

Home portrait

Custom anniversary gift for client

Custom anniversary gift for client

Book cover design and book layout

Book cover design and book layout

Nonprofit annual report

Nonprofit annual report

Mural lettering at ReClaim It! in Portland, Oregon

Mural lettering at ReClaim It! in Portland, Oregon

Custom poster for local church

Custom poster for local church

A custom ink and watercolor illustration of a wedding reception street party by Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics.

Custom ink and watercolor illustration for a Portland client.

Let’s turn your ideas into reality.

I provide a range of graphic design, illustration, and hand-lettering services.

  • My hand-drawn ink and watercolor technique is as adaptable as your imagination. Contact me for a quote.

  • Want your wall or storefront to stand out from the crowd? I provide design and installation services for outdoor and indoor murals, as well as seasonal storefront window designs. Contact me for a quote.

  • Need a fully-digital design for your project or business? I got you covered with my hand-drawn digital designs and calligraphy. Contact me for a quote.

  • Want to grab your audience's attention? Say it with hand-lettering. I am your resource for all things custom calligraphy and hand-lettering. Contact me for a quote.

Licensing inquiries welcome

Please contact me for licensing and illustration inquiries, or to request password to full portfolio of licensable material.

What my satisfied clients say

  • Custom art for home office

    “I wanted some art to hang at my desk to remind me to pause and reflect on what matters most. Molly took this idea and created a beautiful hand-lettered piece of a line of poetry that encourages me to live a life true to myself. I cherish it and look at it several times a day!” — Jenna G

  • Special keepsake

    “I wanted to gift something special to a friend who is moving into her new home. Molly worked with me to create a whimsical one-of-a kind piece that will undoubtably be displayed as a keepsake in my friend’s home for years to come.” — Neha P

  • Custom family artwork

    “The generosity of Molly’s spirit and her deep love of nature and magic shine through in her beautiful work. Her images and lettering combine a delicacy and whimsy with strength, attention to detail and vibrancy that is impressive and lovely - just like the artist herself. ❤️” — Hila R

  • Custom family tree

    “Molly brings her sense of whimsy and magical thinking to everything she does, and her hand-lettering is no exception. Woven within the beauty of each carefully crafted stroke is a lightness that holds your gaze as they gather together and dance across the page…and you find yourself smiling along with them, no matter what the message.” – Diane C

  • Custom home portrait

    “You did a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of the home, and the sentiment of grateful happiness that I wished to convey! The gift was so appreciated by the recipient, who absolutely loves it!