The Pigeon Letters

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7327 SW Barnes Rd #204
Portland, OR 97225

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There's an art to art.

Here at The Pigeon Letters, we believe in passion above anything else. When someone has passion and drive, they should always have the chance to discover their potential through exploration of creative resources.

It has become a mission of mine to provide accessible and affordable tools for hobbyists, creators, entrepreneurs, and more.

There are a few things I can promise you:

I will consistently provide new resources for you. There is a place for you in the creative world and your story matters. With practice, you will always make progress.

About Peggy

I am the best-selling author of The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide, Botanical Line Drawing and Peggy Dean’s Guide to Nature Drawing & Watercolor. I am a nationally recognized freelance artist, with worldwide publications as a platform artist.

As a self-taught artist born into creativity through a struggle with mental health, I promote embracing imperfections and living out loud. I have a soft spot for ensuring that anyone with a passion feels empowered to be able to create.

In addition to mental health, I’m also extremely passionate about giving back. There are so many beings without voices so I’ve made it a mission of mine to incorporate my deeply-rooted love of animals into my bottom line. I live and work in Portland, Oregon and travel the world for speaking engagements and hands-on workshops.

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Interviews

_{NBC Today Show Turn Your Craft into Cold Hard Cash}
_{KATU AMNW Monthly slot}
_{KATU Afternoon Live Whimsical Lettering and Calligraphy}
_{KGW Tonight With Cassidy Make Your Own Stationery}
_{Makers Chat Episode #2}
_{The Happy Ever Crafter 3 Simple Activities to Tap Into Your Creativity}
_{Online Course Masters Rapid Growth to Full-Time Course Creation}
_{Craft Hangout Episode #10}
_{Breakfast with Sis Episodes 92 & 93}
_{Skillshare How Teaching Modern Calligraphy Inspired Peggy Dean to Change Careers & Owning Identity as a Creative Business Owner}
_{Design Cuts How Authenticity Makes You a Better Creator}

Publications

_{Wall Street Journal | Boom in Home Schooling for Adults
Martha Stewart | Best Pens for Writing
Penguin Randomhouse | Ten Speed Press The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide, Botanical Line Drawing, Peggy Dean’s Guide to Nature Drawing & Watercolor}
_{Belong Magazine Issue #14}
_{Uppercase Magazine Issues 41 & 42}
_{By Hand Serial Issues 4, 5, 6, 7 ,8, 9
Simon & Schuster Lettering in the Whimsical Woodlands}
_{100 Layer Cake Whimsical Ballet and Ribbon Inspired Wedding Ideas for Spring – Calligraphy Feature}
_{Hochzeitswahn Aufsehenerregend Schone Wustenfarben – Calligraphy Feature}
_{Smitten Magazine Calligraphy Feature}
_{Bespoke Bride Scandinavian Wedding Inspiration – Calligraphy Feature}
_{White Mag An Elopment by the Sea – Calligraphy Feature}
_{Skillshare Six Creative Habits to Increase Your Artistic Success}
_{Brit + Co Learn to Draw a Wildflower in 5 Easy Steps}

Selected Clients

Google
Vogue
Wacom
Allbirds
Disney
Crocs
Dyson
Mixbook
Parks Project
Leave No Trace
American Greetings

The Pigeon Letters is committed to protecting, preserving and restoring wildlife and habitats, ending the fur trade and most of all, speaking up for those without a voice.

It's not common knowledge that a lot of art supplies are created with animals. To learn more about this (and I mean A LOT more), click here.

We also believe it's incredibly important to our mental health to dabble in our creative sides often. It's a fully mindful, yet mindless activity. What does that mean? Setting aside the busy chaos inside our heads that distract us from being present is a difficult practice, but when we use that time to submerge into art, we are allowing ourselves to connect with a different part of ourselves, filling us with a sense of connection and pride.

Giving back is an essential part of our business practices. It's a standard we consider to be a no-brainer. We believe that if we can make one positive impact a day, just one, that we've succeeded. Your continued support makes it possible to give back by contributing to nonprofits all over the globe who are working to better our earth. The Pigeon Letters passes on a portion of every sale to nonprofits working to save wildlife and rehabilitate injured and abandoned animals. Each month, a different organization is chosen. We're proud to say that together, we've provided support for so many wonderful organizations.