Dan Duffy didn’t set out to become a full-time word artist when he created his first piece to impress a girl. That was 2008. Now, Dan’s girlfriend is his wife, and he’s running his company Art of Words just outside Philadelphia.

When he started Art of Words, Dan was selling his meticulously handwritten pictures of Philadelphia sports stars and landmarks at local craft fairs and holiday markets. Today, this ever-growing collection of word wall art features athletes and attractions from cities around the country, as well as celebrated entertainers, presidents, mascots, and more.

Dan writes each original piece by hand, using only words relevant to the subject. Each original takes at least 50 hours to complete, with larger pieces taking upwards of 200 hours. 

Dan has worked with TED Talks, Footlocker, the University of Maryland, NBC Sports, the Philadelphia Flyers, and many other organizations. Dan and his work have been featured by ESPN, the New York Daily News, USA Today, the Washington Post, Good Morning America and several other media outlets.

A portion of proceeds from many of our pieces benefit the following charities!

Improving the quality of life for individuals afflicted with ALS and their families by lessening the financial burden associated with this devastating disease	Focus on educating, advocating, and mobilizing all members of Congress in a bipartisan fashion to benefit people with ALS
Non-profit created by the Grateful Dead & Friends to support creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education	Non-profit 501( c)(3) organization, providing financial grants and pro bono medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need.

FAQ

Will the price of the item be included in the package?
- We understand these are often given as gifts, so no prices are showing in the packaging or packing slip.

How quickly are items shipped?

- Framed and unframed prints ship within 2-3 business days. You'll get an email with tracking info as soon as it is shipped. 

Do you ship internationally?
- Yes! Just choose your desired country during checkout and the shipping rate will appear before you finalize the transaction.

How are items packaged?

- Unframed prints are carefully rolled, wrapped in plastic, and mailed in sturdy shipping tubes. Framed prints are wrapped in plastic and packaged in cardboard boxes.

Are different sizes available?

- 16"x20" is the only size that we currently offer. 

 

Do you do custom pieces?

- Although we cannot take on personal requests, we do occasionally work with professional teams, colleges and organizations. Send us an email at info@artofwords.com to inquire.

What is your return policy?

- We have a 30 day return/exchange policy - full info here.