I go by Amy, but when I was younger my mother and close friends liked to call me Amy Sue - hence the business name. I love sharing my passion for the art of hand lettering with the world. Scroll down to learn a little bit about what I do, and how I can share my passion with YOU!
I’ve had the artistic bug for as long as I can remember. Drawing, painting, lettering, doodling – you name it! When I was about 4 years old, I started taking art classes at a local art museum where I grew up in Framingham, Massachusetts. My hunger to keep learning all of the ways to explore my creativity continued to grow into my adulthood.
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art from The University of Wisconsin-Madison. After college, I made the move to the Big Apple. I took Continuing Education classes at The Fashion Institute of Technology while working full-time in the fashion industry. I took classes in Business, Fashion Illustration, Graphic Design, and more.
I moved to Dallas in 2008, and that’s where I was introduced to the world of calligraphy. I decided to take a formal calligraphy class with Susie-Melissa Cherry of Calligraphic Arts, shortly after I made the move from the NYC to Dallas. I was instantly intrigued and excited to have discovered this new craft. I started putting my new calligraphy skill to use with my own wedding. And with a lot of practice and patience, it blossomed from there.
After working several years in the corporate world, followed by a few months of being a stay at home mom, I decided it was time to turn my love for lettering into a business. I started off by creating place cards and signs for baby showers, birthday parties, and home holiday décor. I instantly knew that I could successfully apply this to SO many more products and mediums. Amy Sue Designs officially launched in 2017!
When I’m not creating my art or spending time with my husband and two boys, you can find me reading, painting, or browsing Instagram for inspiration to feed my creative mind!
I’m currently booking for events of all kinds - both private celebrations and those open to the public. I offer both in-studio commissions and on-site personalization for events and stores. Feel free to check out my portfolio page and Instagram for inspiration, and contact me with any questions about what interests you. Visit my home page to view my full list of services.
I cannot wait to chat and create something beautiful for you!
~Amy
