Custom Illustration and Design

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.

  • Need your designs to stand out from the crowd? From custom notecards and t-shirts, to event flyers, invitations, or even books, I got you covered.

  • Marketing in the digital age can be.. a lot. I can help make it easier through custom templates for your social media posts, Squarespace website design, or custom artwork for your brand.

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

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

You: Have ideas but no time.

Me: Your creative time machine.

Client projects

Celebration of Life program

Celebration of Life program

Custom notecards

Custom notecards

Home portrait

Home portrait

Custom notecard

Custom notecard

Nonprofit annual report

Nonprofit annual report

Custom poster for local church

Custom poster for local church

Custom watercolor and poem gift

Custom watercolor and poem gift

Door signs for massage studio

Door signs for massage studio

Custom anniversary gift for client

Custom anniversary gift for client

Home portrait, realty client

Home portrait, realty client

Mural lettering, community garden

Mural lettering, community garden

Custom watercolor and lettering

Custom watercolor and lettering

Custom notecards for client

Custom notecards for client

Cat pet portrait

Cat pet portrait

Dog pet portrait

Dog pet portrait

Nonprofit newsletter

Nonprofit newsletter

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!