Hello! My name is Alizabeth, and I’m the illustrator, designer, and owner of Chicks n Hens. I create custom illustrations and wedding invitations from my home studio in Indianapolis, Indiana.
My grandmother is a self-taught artist, and a huge inspiration to me; my shop is even named for the chicks and hens (a kind of succulent plant) that she grew in her garden. Her passion for painting inspired me to pursue my dreams of working in a creative industry.
I studied interior design at Purdue University, and after graduation I worked at an interior design firm. I was working at the firm when I decided to teach myself illustration; I bought books, experimented with different software and mediums, and worked for months perfecting my methods. Having complete ownership of my designs gave me a great sense of pride — it was so different from working with other designers to complete projects. About six months after I started working on my illustrations, I took the plunge and quit my job so I could focus on my small business 100% of the time.
Before I start a custom illustration, I ask my client a lot of questions. Once I have a grasp of their vision, I move to my sketchbook and do a rough drawing. From there, I create a design digitally, working from my sketches and the client’s descriptions and photographs. After the design has been approved, I print, cut, assemble and ship the finished product. My work is still evolving and improving, but doing all the work in my studio allows me to have complete control over the color and quality of each print I make.
Chicks n Hens would not exist without Etsy: Etsy connects me with people and opportunities all over the world. I’ve worked on a lot of interesting, diverse projects – from designing for a barn wedding here in Indiana to creating work for a wedding in Udaipur, India. My hopes for the future are to focus more of my time on the creative side of my business, expand my product lines, and eventually to illustrate children’s books.
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All photographs by Love Lindsey Photography and Chicks n Hens.
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173 comments
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Your illustrations are absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!!!
Hu Zhi from hzjarts said 5 years ago
great
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
I love your shop name! :-)
DeUno from DeUno said 5 years ago
Great shop! Congratulations! :)
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 5 years ago
Wonderful feature and amazing Shop! Thanks for sharing with us!!! Congrats :)
Christina from TheWildPlum said 5 years ago
How exciting, Alizabeth! Your work and shop are wonderful! Keep doing what you love and the rest will follow. :-)
DivineOrders from DivineOrders said 5 years ago
GLORIOUS! Congrats on the feature. Thank you Alizabeth for sharing your grandmother's legacy, beautiful designs and creative talents with us. Peace.
jilljaneen said 5 years ago
Your work is BEAUTIFUL!
Niki from JandEdoodles said 5 years ago
Another Hoosier! Yay for Indiana! Congrats on the feature - you do beautiful work!
Heather from PixiePlunders said 5 years ago
Your invitations are beautiful :) You put so much time and dedication into them. Congratulations!
Louiza Dimitriou from ArchStudioGallery said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations.
Anna from ParisDecorPrints said 5 years ago
Love your shop!
Laura from LaRoHandmades said 5 years ago
great work!
Edith Garrett from RetroMarketplace said 5 years ago
beautiful designs - best wishes for continued success!
Helen Mills from 1820BagCo said 5 years ago
What a fun shop, congrats on the feature!
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 5 years ago
Wonderfully charming designs! Congratulations on being a featured artist!!! :)
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
Awesome story, lovely shop, congratulations on your feature!
Sunny Lee from JewelMango said 5 years ago
<3 Absolutely beautiful! LOVE IT!!! <3
thedelhistore from theDelhiStore said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!
cherryZO from cherryZOvintage said 5 years ago
Awesome shop ! Congratulations on the feature !
Kathy Holbrook from MagnoliaManor said 5 years ago
Wonderful designs! Fantastic feature! Congrats and best wishes!
rosebudsvintage from WillowsWear said 5 years ago
Kudos for the Feature, your shop is so nice. Your Grandma would be proud and "The Boss" at the desk--adorable puppy!
Sandy Maxwell from BeLovelySoap said 5 years ago
Congratulations! I love your work space...so pretty and organized! Your illustrations are wonderful!
Jen Root from SheepyShoes said 5 years ago
Beautiful studio, I love the state map mural! Congrats :)
Monika Moroz from NickoArts said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature of your lovely store and much success :)
Bale and Twine from baleandtwine said 5 years ago
What a beautiful shop! Congrats on your amazing designs!
Printable Nature from printablenature said 5 years ago
What lovely designs! Congrats on the feature!
FrenchPaperMoon Gelman from FrenchPaperMoon said 5 years ago
Love your story and designs- you are truly talented. Congrats on the feature and all the best for the future.
Adrienne from DabAndDabble said 5 years ago
I♥ your studio and your designs!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 5 years ago
Alizabeth, your custom illustrations and wedding invitations are beautiful. Congrats!
Sigrid and Helmer from SigridandHelmer said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop and designs! Congrats on the feature of your lovely store!
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 5 years ago
Creative and pretty shop. Congrats!
Meredith Rose from MeredithRosePetal said 5 years ago
Such charming designs! Love your creative style and colors :) Congratulations!!!
Laura Long from VintagePatina said 5 years ago
Your work makes me feel warm & fuzzy! Congrats.
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 5 years ago
Fun & Unique designs! Love your bright workspace and, especially, your little "helper!" Congrats on the Feature and many wishes for more success for your shop! ♥♥♥
Candy from GrayKeyDesigns said 5 years ago
Love your shop! You're very creative and talented!! Best Wishes!!
Etrennes from Etrennes said 5 years ago
Beautiful designs! Wishing you all the Best for continued success!!!
novavintage from NovaVintage said 5 years ago
Congrats on quitting your day job to be your own boss! Isn't it the best!?! Great designs!!
Sherri from ButterflyFeetDigital said 5 years ago
Great shop, congrats on the feature!
Mollie Burd from mollieburd said 5 years ago
Love your product. So fun and fresh.
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop. It is amazing that you self taught yourself for illustration. Congratulations on the feature!
Tina St. John from TinaStJohnJewelry said 5 years ago
How sweet Love the name of your shop...Congratulations!
Louise Lipps from LouisaDesigns said 5 years ago
Love your work I have to get my niece to look at your invitations for her wedding, shower etc. Gorgwa.
dschwartzman said 5 years ago
I am so happy to see Chicks n Hens featured!! You are such a talent and your invitations, cards and announcements are truly unique!!
Barbara Gable from CrazyLovely said 5 years ago
Do you ever get tired of hearing how adorable your illustrations are?!! They're so super cute! Congratulations on the well-deserved feature!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 5 years ago
Great work! Congrats!
Laura Kesselring from LauraKesselring said 5 years ago
I love the story behind your shop! Very cute work - thanks for sharing!
Sally from SallysVintageKitchen said 5 years ago
Lovely shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Sarah Clark from OneSClark said 5 years ago
Such sweet work! And that shop name is absolutely lovely! Well done!
Richard from LeedsRadio said 5 years ago
Very nice!
Wiigora from Wiigora said 5 years ago
great work!! congratulations on the feature!!!!!!!!
Nancy from HerMajestysPug said 5 years ago
J'adore your shop and tres jolie art!!! Great story!! Congrats on being featured!!! And, here's to beaucoup more success!!! Pugs & kisses
Sandy Wiggins from SandyWigginsImages said 5 years ago
Beautiful and unique! Much continued success to you!
Mrs Leu from inspiredcompany4u said 5 years ago
love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asma from AsmaOriginal said 5 years ago
Lovely shop! I am so inspired :)
Judy W from JudyHandmadeCreation said 5 years ago
Love your shop. Congrats!!
Liz and Phil Van D from lizystuff said 5 years ago
Amazing shop! Congratulations on the feature!!
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 5 years ago
Beautiful! Congrats on the feature!
Kelly from jackandjillwedding said 5 years ago
Oh my goodness, your illustrations are amazing! Really love your work and the attention to detail in your illustrations. Congrats!!
Linda Foerster from HollyCreekHome said 5 years ago
Love your work and your studio! ! Congrats on the feature!
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 5 years ago
Stunning work--everything is so bright and lovely! Congratulations!
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 5 years ago
Very nicwe designs! All the best!
Christy Townsend from ThePaperVow said 5 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous work, you are incredible talented!
anny schoo from linenclothingbyanny said 5 years ago
you are so talented! Love your shop!!
Vicki A from thriftyvicki said 5 years ago
Congratulations. Love your shop and your studio.
invitationgirl from invitationgirl said 5 years ago
What beautiful work, and such a distinct style! Keep up the good - no, great! - work!
Tim and Brigita Cornwell from jacobswoodentoys said 5 years ago
Wonderful shop! Congrats on the feature.
silkyskyjewelry from silkyskyjewelry said 5 years ago
Wow...so artistc! I love your studio!
Megan C from AlaskaBagCompany said 5 years ago
wow! Amazing shop!
Lynn from AMarigoldLife said 5 years ago
Just love your charming studio and your work is amazing!! Thanks for sharing your story!
stacey from TessCloset said 5 years ago
So creative and fun! Amazing shop and love your work space! Congrats and best wishes to you!
ThriftyLife from ThriftyUpenyu said 5 years ago
beautiful and creative - congrats on the feature
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 5 years ago
Wonderful design and great work!
Mike and Jess from JessiesOrientalRugs said 5 years ago
Gorgeous colors and designs, congrats!
T Carlson from ToTypeInBeautiful said 5 years ago
This is such an original idea :)
Sara McVey from lovesaraxoxo said 5 years ago
CONGRATS, Liz!!! How awesome to have a feature like this! It makes me even more excited (is that POSSIBLE?!) for the rebranding you are working on for my shop...YAY! Again, congrats! :)
sosweetpartyshop from sosweetpartyshop said 5 years ago
Awesome story, lovely shop, congratulations on your feature! True definition of handmade!
Sandra from theFlyingMuse said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!
Abby from SweetBloomCA said 5 years ago
Such an adorable shop, I just love your style of illustration! Congrats on the feature Alizabeth (love your name by the way, ;) ), keep up the good work!
Tim Condron from InOro said 5 years ago
Fantastic fun colors and diverse designs.I enjoyed reading your story and seeing the picture!Best of luck!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 5 years ago
Such unique illustrations! Congrats on the feature!
Terri Smith from DimplesDragonflies said 5 years ago
Fabulous Shop Name! Fabulous Designs! Loved Reading Your Story! Congratulations On Your Feature! Well Deserved!
Leslie The Wall Flower from WallFlowerCandleCo said 5 years ago
I absolutely love your work, so creative and your studio is so much fun !
Lela Mussa from CardsByLela said 5 years ago
Fantastic and unique product. Loved reading your story. It is very motivating and inspiring to me, another handmade card designer. Best of luck!
Indigo Canyon Soap Co. from INDIGOCANYONSOAPCO said 5 years ago
Adorable pieces. I'm partial to your shop name. I also remember chicks and hens. My grandma's strawberry pot as a little girl. Brings back great memories. Congratulations on your awesome feature. Best of luck to you!
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Beautiful!!
Key Di from KoalitionStore said 5 years ago
So interesting and unusual for a wedding design! Love them!
Marcie from TiddlywinkDesign said 5 years ago
Love your story, love your shop!! Beautiful!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop and lovely designs! Congratulations on the feature:)
benna and hanna from bennaandhanna said 5 years ago
beautiful! congrats and more blessings
Iris from KlampDesign said 5 years ago
Great shop! Congratulations! :)
Rhonda Stubbs from RhondaCorner said 5 years ago
Great story! I love chick n hens, have them in my garden. Your story and shop sounds amazing! Keep up the great work!
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
Everything lovely. Congratulations Alizabeth of Chicks n Hens!!!
Mimi from messymimidesigns said 5 years ago
Congrats on your feature - it is very well deserved! I love your designs :)
Mary Bloom from YearOfTheBloom said 5 years ago
Such an inspiration! Congrats!!
UNEMPLOYED Custom Orders Wanted USA Made Superhero Cufflinks Wedding Jewelry from boloties said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! Congratulations on your shop feature and business success!
Cyr Dion from CyrDion said 5 years ago
Your cards invitations are outstanding.
Jeeranut Noikhong from ginew said 5 years ago
Congrats ! Love your works :)
KC from SPARKbyKC said 5 years ago
Everything about you and your shop is just fabulous! Your workspace, your designs, your pink streak...love it all! Congrats on the feature!
Emily from beetleinkco said 5 years ago
Adorable!
Cheridah Spaulding from CheridahSpaulding said 5 years ago
Love your work. Congratulations.
Adriana Blake from HappyMomentsGiftShop said 5 years ago
Lovely studio and shop, Alizabeth! It's amazing all you've been able to do. Wishes of more success and congratulations on this feature!
Aurelia Iorga from UpRo said 5 years ago
I really like your store. Congratulations.
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Lovely designs and beautiful invitations! Congratulations on the feature!
Dikla Harel from Albertinaboutique said 5 years ago
Beautiful and happy shop!! Congrats on your feature!!!
Shelly Okun from ShellyClayspot said 5 years ago
Love your colorful work. Congratulations!
MINE from MabelleLavender said 5 years ago
Love your shop .Beautiful.
Pathumwadee Pathumwan from Hippiegardenshop said 5 years ago
So cute work
Alba Castellano from TheLittleCats said 5 years ago
Amazing.
Shirley from Shirlbcreationstoo said 5 years ago
very nice designs.
Aisling Kiernan from AislingKiernan said 5 years ago
Love your designs. They are unique. Your photos and story are lovely and inspiring. Wishing you even more success.
Anna Semenova from 7ann said 5 years ago
cute.very nice dising.love it
Zygopsyche from Fuzziggles said 5 years ago
awesome work! congrats on a great feature!
Ombretta from IndieLab said 5 years ago
great cute design! congrats!
Julie from HuntandFound said 5 years ago
Adorable! Love your designs! Congrats on the feature!
Bethany from KnockOutPunches said 5 years ago
WOW! Your work is amazing!!! You are very talented! Congrats on the well deserved Feature!
Colleen Bixler from GemLights said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! I wish you continued success with your shop and congrats on the feature from Etsy!
Acquanetta Ferguson from OliveandBrook said 5 years ago
Really cute and adorable! Congrats!
Amber Hickey from BesosjewelrybyAmber said 5 years ago
Such adorable work! I love your style! Congrats on the feature! :)
Janine from IndependentReign said 5 years ago
Love how personalized these are! Something you could never get in a regular store...what I love about Etsy! Great products, awesome feature! Wishing you continued success! :)
John Carey from CaseysTradingPost said 5 years ago
Adorable Shop And Great Artist.
Ketki Fadnis from KetkiFadnis said 5 years ago
Beautiful work ! Congrats !
Jana from HorseOrnamentsbyJana said 5 years ago
Beautiful Shop! Wishing You the Best!
LisaJ Aldrich from PrettyShabbyChicShop said 5 years ago
Congrats on being featured! Love your shop. :)
treva from TheBlueBirdFactory said 5 years ago
Love your style! Keep up the great work!
Gus Velarde said 5 years ago
WOW, outstanding and beautiful site. Good Going!!!
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 5 years ago
Compliments ♥
Dara Barth from Bumbleweedz said 5 years ago
You are so creative, I am inspired. Beautiful!
Marigold mountain from marigoldmountain said 5 years ago
So adorable! Your customers must be so pleased with what you make for them x
Joanna from SierraMtnEmbroidery said 5 years ago
Beautiful items! Congrats on being featured!
Melissa Lacy-Clouser from BlueFootCrafts said 5 years ago
Thanks for sharing your story! Here's to the continued success of your shop! =)
Kim Cole from BeachDaisyJewelry said 5 years ago
Fun and beautiful designs! Congrats on the feature, thank you for sharing your story!
AGoodsMaker from TheGoodsMaker said 5 years ago
Your lovely studio is so tidy - I'm jealous! Seriously, congratulations ;)
FabGiftsDesign from FabGiftsDesign said 5 years ago
Wonderful work ! Love your shop :)
Heather from PearlGlasses said 5 years ago
I'm so drawn to paper products and wish I had this type of talent. Congrats on this feature and certainly deserved.
Carol Bender from BarnshopAntiques said 5 years ago
Very creative designs, congrats on the feature.
Mary Jo and Rachael from SouvenirAndSalvage said 5 years ago
Great article and beautiful shop, love the map on the wall! Congrats on the feature and best of luck with all your future endeavors!
MYJ from MYJsGallery said 5 years ago
Lovely shop :D
Natalie from DigitalCloud said 5 years ago
So cute & really beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!!!
Sibora Reed from AquarianAgeGems said 5 years ago
Congratulations! Beautiful work!
Wendy Waligora from SSweetPartyDecor said 5 years ago
What darling cards! Congrats on being featured!!! xo
DearTatiboo from DearTatiboo said 5 years ago
Lovely vibrant colours, such positive vibes in this feature! Congrats CnH, keep up the good work of filling this world with beautiful illustrations!
Cheryl Mendenhall from EECustomHorseShoes said 5 years ago
Congratulations on your feature! I absolutely love your creations! I wish you many happy years of sales!
Lizzy from KittykatWorkshop said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! I love your artwork, it is amazing. :) Congratulations on the feature! ~Lizzy
Pardar Chia from NaturaSilver said 5 years ago
Adorable design! I wish you a great success for children illustration book. :)
S.Y Kwak from TulipAtelier said 5 years ago
So cute! Congratulations on the feature :-)
Lowe Jewelry from lowelowejewelry said 5 years ago
So cute :)
Noa Galler from ChoopaFashion said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop :) good luck
Julie from ElementsbyJulie said 5 years ago
Adorable illustrations. Bright and whimsical. Good luck in your future :)
Caitlin Harris said 5 years ago
Great story! Boiler Up! Love the head band and pink hair in your pics!
Veliana from DvamaMama said 5 years ago
Love your shop! Thanks for letting us in!
Avianti Jewelry from AviantiJewelry said 5 years ago
Love these!!! Very nice for a wedding or shower! Thank you
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrats! =)
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Charlene Paksima from LEILAjewelryshop said 5 years ago
Too cute! Love them!
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature!
Tupelo Honey from VintageSweetpeasoup said 5 years ago
Super cute & personalized! Wish I found you before our wedding!
BioMed DB Design LLC from BiomedDesign said 5 years ago
nice work! keep it up
Nandita Albright from ContemporaryArtDaily said 5 years ago
Great story! I really enjoyed it. Best of luck to you!
SIMONA AL NSEIR from Hyndussidstudio said 5 years ago
Very Nice stoore .))
Melissa Partridge from ColorMelissa said 5 years ago
Love your Shop~Congrats on the feature!!!
Alicia Zoe Garcia from gabrielandfaith said 5 years ago
I love your shop and your products! Your self-taught story is amazing! Congratulations on a well deserved feature!
Natalie Spradlin from TrueBelieverJewelry said 5 years ago
I enjoyed reading your story! Beautiful illustrations. Congratulations on your feature!
Amy from SmallkineCreations said 5 years ago
Cute designs! Congrats on the feature. Aloha =)
Sibel Demiral from SibelDesign said 5 years ago
Love your shop !!!
Pasirimon from SoulmateVintageAmour said 5 years ago
Beautiful work, great job :)
PJ from PrintJunkiez said 5 years ago
your very creative and your illustration is wonderful. :)
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 5 years ago
Amazing work! Congrats!
chez moi from ChezMoiLesBijoux said 5 years ago
Great work! Congrats!!!!
chez moi from ChezMoiLesBijoux said 5 years ago
Great work! Congrats!!
Sandy Blu from CaliforniaBlu said 5 years ago
Nice work!
Andrii from OakKitchenBoards said 5 years ago
Beautiful work
Ionela Pascan from thesecretcolors said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!
ezliving from ezliving said 4 years ago
Great Shop! Congrats!