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A book by local artists who boldly share their struggles and insight through powerful lettering and storytelling.
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GUYS! 1st COPY JUST ARRIVED!! 🥳💥✨

Book Release: May 8th 6-10pm
at @theredshoesbr | Hot Art Cool Nights

Artists:
@denisegallagher
@elloartist
@pixieappeal
@artfully.vanessa
@lakehouse_designs
@elle.mouton.art
@clintenglish
@amberelworth
@thedancingtiger
@thatguychillin
@artbya.r.t
@alisonmariemakes
@cutrercreates
@hannah_disheroon
@stillmovements_photography
@loandco.agency
@Be_whatchawant
@GeminiPearl73
@abby.rodriguee
@extratereztrial
@shop.pixelandink
@phoeberuth
@swamplotusart
@lettersbysid
@jennleecreates taken in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by @letteritout_book

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6 months ago

I’m going to be in a book! I created this piece for Letter It Out: Volume 3. The prompt was: WHEN YOUR INSECURITY IS EATING YOU UP, WHAT WOULD YOU NEED TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE OR YOURSELF?

I’ve known about this since December, but I didn’t start on it until a week before the deadline. Simply because I have a lot of insecurities. I came up with several ideas and couldn’t decide what to submit.

As is my way, I finally thought myself into an answer!

At the root of every idea I had was the feeling of never being good enough. Oh boy. We’re heading to vulnerability corner. Apologies.

As it turns out, being told, asked, and expected to change who you are can mess you up for life.

“Why don’t you talk?”
“Why can’t you be friendlier?”
“You should be more outgoing like ______!”

So, all I heard was:

Something is wrong with you.
You need to change.
You need to be better!

And I took that personally.

Eventually, I realized there is nothing wrong about the way I was created. I’m supposed to be just as I am. My existence is intentional! Eventually, I realized there is nothing wrong about the way I was created. I’m supposed to be just as I am. My existence is intentional!

Most of the “bad things” I do, is about trying to prove that I’m good enough. To everyone else and myself, I suppose.

I am my biggest critic.
My work needs to be better.
I strive for perfection and I will keep working on things for much longer than necessary, because I can’t be caught slipping.
I CANNOT stop working. I have to be moving constantly, because if I’m not working, I’m not trying hard enough.
If I’m not trying, everything will fall apart and it will be all my fault!
Whheeeeeeeee!
WHAT FUN!!!!!

Yes, I am a grown adult at the big age of 42. I’m never going to “fix” this. I will deal with it for the rest of my life. I know that. I’m fine with it. Next time it comes up, maybe this will help. taken in Sulphur, Louisiana by @letteritout_book

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7 months ago

Guess who’s finished with there @letteritout_book submission ☺️ ! I made an attempt to venture off from the nature side of my art style but who am I to deprive my heart from what it wants to do right ?!

Anywhooo, I love how this piece came out and I can’t wait until the book drops so you can see the inspiration behind it along with other very inspiring artist 🙂‍↕️✨🤎

Mark your calendars for May 8th yall 🥰 by @letteritout_book

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7 months ago

Did you know you can check out Letter it Out volumes 1 and 2 and 3 at the Main library and the Southbranch library? If you haven’t visited the Southbranch library, you should! It’s the coziest 😽 by @letteritout_book

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2 months ago

With summer coming to a close and with some much needed time for reflection, I’ve been thinking about the past 3 years of The Letter it Out project and all the sweet memories and learning experiences that came with it.

The idea for this project actually started back in 2018, when I first fell in love with hand lettering and began getting excited to be an artist. I tried to get it off the ground then, but it wasn’t the right time. In 2024 it popped back up and we were able to gather 10 artists to collaborate on the first volume!

From the beginning, the heart behind Letter it Out has been to celebrate local lettering and calligraphy artists while sharing their stories on how they work through certain struggles or insecurities. I’ve always been fascinated by psychology, personal growth, and well-being (in another life, I would’ve loved working in therapy or research), and I know I was made to hand letter. Being able to combine those two passions has truly been a dream.

I never cared if this got big because it was a passion project. I was just happy to have artists to collaborate with and share their stories and art. I’m so honored and grateful for every single artist that has been involved in this project as well as all the people in the community that have supported. You guys are the best! 💓

Leading this project also stretched me in ways I never expected. I was honestly so nervous about leading a group and wanted so badly to do a good job. There were moments that challenged me, moments that made me want to cry tears of joy, and some hard lessons along the way. I’m grateful for all of it because those experiences have challenged me to look inward and go through some tough and fruitful seasons of growth and shaped me into a better artist and person.

More than anything, I hope Letter it Out helped someone feel seen and heard. I hope it reminded someone that we’re all imperfect humans, that growth is possible, and there is so much beauty in creating and sharing our stories.

Thank you to every artist, every reader, every supporter, and every person who believed in this little passion project. It means more than you’ll ever know. 💓 by @letteritout_book

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3 months ago

We’re collecting donations for @theredshoesbr Community Pantry at the Festival of Whatchawant! 😍

Come join us July 7-16 in Baton Rouge for Festival of Whatchawant.

Workshops. Art. Movement. Community. Connection.

And, you can purchase your copy of the @letteritout_book at the festival! All proceeds go directly to The Red Shoes! 📚

Say FESTIVAL to learn more. Link in bio. Festival is free to attend. Check website for schedule of events and to purchase tickets for experiences.

Big love, Kelly taken in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by @letteritout_book

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3 months ago

We are so grateful to Jennifer Hester for donating the proceeds of Letter It Out Vol 3 to The Red Shoes! What a beautiful message and a wonderful partner! Her donation of $630 will do so much good to support our work! 🙏 taken in The Red Shoes by @letteritout_book

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5 months ago

Letter It Out Volume 3

What a beautiful crew. I’m so honored to have collaborated with such an amazing, thoughtful, talented, and skilled group of artists. We began planning Volume 3 back in January, and seeing everything come together at the release party this past Friday filled me with so much joy.

I honestly wasn’t sure how many people would come out because the weather wasn’t looking great, but once the rain settled, so many people showed up to support. It truly blew me away.

Thank you to all of the artists, to the family and friends who continue to support us, and to everyone who has poured love into this project from the beginning. Words really can’t express how grateful I am for each and every one of you.

A special thank you to Dorcas @dorcasbr and The Red Shoes @theredshoesbr for always showing love for this project since Volume 1 and for all of your continued support. And thank you to Keidrick and Elle of @ellemnop.art for collaborating with LIO. Keidrick, the grid display you put together made such an impact and it was so cool to see everyone’s work at one time. 💓

You can still purchase books at locations and online. All profits go to the amazing programs at The Red Shoes, that directly impact our community.

Purchase books here:
Jennleecreates.com (link in bio)
The Red Shoes @theredshoesbr
Lighthouse Coffee @lighthousecoffeebr
Las Brujas Coffee @lasbrujascoffee

Artists:
@denisegallagher
@elloartist
@pixieappeal
@artfully.Vanessa
@lakehouse_designs
@elle.mouton.art
@clintenglish
@amberelworth
@thedancingtiger
@thatguychillin
@artbya.r.t
@alisonmariemakes
@cutrercreates
@hannah_disheroon
@stillmovements_photography
@loandco.agency
@Be_whatchawant
@GeminiPearl73
@abby.rodriguee
@Extratereztrial
@Shop.pixelandink
@phoeberuth
@swamplotusart
@lettersbysid
@jennleecreates by @letteritout_book

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5 months ago

@jennleecreates so graciously offered to donate a copy of the newly released @letteritout_book as a door prize for Wellness Unplugged this coming Sunday at @acrylicsontherocks.

This is volume 3 and was just released THIS WEEK! Letter It Out is a collection by local artists who have come together to bravely and beautifully, let out their insecurities, as well as expressing how they deal with them.

This beautifully aligns with what we are doing at Wellness Unplugged, through community, conversation, and creative expression. 🌈🎨

Join us for a chance to win this and so many other great door prizes donated by local businesses! 🎟️ Grab your ticket in the bio and use code COLORSUP for 40% off this week! 💜

👉https://www.aotrla.com/event-details-registration/wellness-unplugged-seen-supported

#batonrouge #batonrougeevents #lgbtqpluscommunity #wellnessevent #ascensionpride

📍LGBTQ+ event in Prairieville, also for LGBTQ+ allies, professionals and business owners who want to be part of creating inclusive spaces. taken in Acrylics on the Rocks by @letteritout_book

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“Look mama I’m in a book !!!😍”

Such a beautiful and wholesome opportunity and event to be apart of. Out of all the years that I’ve been an artist, I am just now really getting that “I’m really an artist” feeling 🥹. Thank you so much to @letteritout_book x @jennleecreates for this incredible opportunity, you are forever in my heart now 🤎✨ and also s/o to @aaija_r and @check4newgrowth for bringing this opportunity to my eyes✨☺️ (yall literally sent me the form at the same time😂)

I can’t wait to see what’s next 🥰✨ by @letteritout_book

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5 months ago

Hot Art Cool Nights might have gotten postponed, but Letter It Out is having its third and final release party tonight🩵

I’m so proud of this mental health advocate, local business supporter, and my dear friend @jennleecreates✨

This is such a big celebration and every artist who contributed deserves a moment in the spotlight. Go find their hard work at @theredshoesbr from 5-8:30pm👠❤️

Keep killin’ it girl🥳 taken in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by @letteritout_book

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Letter it Out 3 Book Launch at The Red Shoes @theredshoesbr
Expressions of Experience by @ellemnop.art

May 8th | 5-8:30pm
Art, Food, and Good Company ✨ by @letteritout_book

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