HELLO!

My name is Holly Behr and I am the owner and artist behind Sincerely, Chickadee in Phoenix, Arizona.

I’ve been a graphic designer for over 15 years. In my search for a new creative outlet to avoid burnout and reduce stress, I signed up for a modern calligraphy workshop. This new-to-me form of artistic expression was the perfect blend of organic beauty and technical skill. The hand crafted qualities of pen or brush to paper is unlike any thing that can be achieved using a computer. It is safe to say calligraphy stole my heart!

In 2016 I decided to leave my full-time graphic design job to pursue this passion. As I was brainstorming names for my business, I heard one of my favorite nature sounds, the unmistakable call of the chickadee. Take a listen. I was instantly transported to my childhood home in Alaska along with all the memories of where I was born and raised. It was in that moment Sincerely, Chickadee hatched. It combines my love of paper goods and new found love of calligraphy with the comforting sound of home.

Creative adventure is my passion. Each handcrafted project is filled with exploration and discovery, with the goal of bringing my client’s vision to life. Whether it is a visual identity for a small business, calligraphy for corporate events and special celebrations, or a custom hand lettered commission, it makes me happy to know that I get to play a small role in the creation of something unique and memorable.

When I am not making a creative mess, you will find me cooking healthy-ish meals, brewing kombucha, reading books, hiking with friends, hanging out at home with Mister Behr and our dogs, or collecting cute owls and paper goods.