Find Inspiration. Explore Language. Discover Lettering.

Wander On Words™ is a celebration of lettering, language and illustration. We aim to be constantly creating in order to inspire wonder, spread positivity, and rekindle love for nature.

Language is powerful, and lettering brings it to life. Along with rendering information, words can elicit emotion and set the mood for a location or moment. Letters can be molded and melted into one another in an infinite number of ways. Combined with illustration, their meaning can be deepened and their essence expanded.

Colleen Wilcox, artist and founder of Wander On Words, specializes in transforming lettered creations into uplifting art. Having always been drawn to words, she enjoys the journey of adding deeper layers of illustration to language. Wander On Words™ is a manufacturer of inspiration and passion for the written word.

Whether it be a mural to beautify your space, a custom illustration for your business, a meaningful gift for a loved one, a sticker to make you smile, or a logo for your company, I would love to create a unique piece that instills wonder and joy in your experience!

Hi! I’m Colleen!

I love lettering & language, adore adventure, crave creativity & need novelty & nature.

I’m a lettering artist and illustrator based in Vermont. I started my business, Wander on Words, in 2014 and have since grown it to be my full-time career. I have always been drawn to language and, through my art, have enjoyed the journey of adding a deeper layer of illustration to words.

Nature and travel have greatly inspired me and allowed me to discover what resonates with all kinds of people. I have gravitated more toward the weird and peculiar side of language in recent years, and it continues to bring me joy. I strive to keep sharing a positive perspective with others and doodling more light into the world.

Talking to people about what words inspire them helps me find connection and motivation to keep on creating. Using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices, I strive to brighten our world and aid people in expressing themselves in a unique and heartfelt way.

Wander On Words strives to pay respect to the last vestiges of wilderness & work towards protecting them. A percentage of our profits each year benefit the National Park Foundation. We also try to source our materials from right here in the USA!

When not making art, I can be found mountain biking, eating Vermont cheese, exploring new places, watching movies, and on the hunt for inspiration.

Thank you for supporting my small business! Wander on!

Great Experiences

Better than expected and I expected GREAT! It is perfect for the young man who loves hunting and the solitude it offers him. And the envelope has a sticky strip on the envelope, UNLIKE other companies I’ve ordered cards from….. nothing tackier than a closure loaded with a crap load of tape, your product is top notch excellent.

MarshaFebruary 2026

Originally found this sticker in a boutique in Vermont during a shopping trip; got so many compliments on it that I decided I was to include it as a gift for coworkers (who work in VT)- came so quickly, was well packaged, and the same amazing quality my original sticker has (which has lasted 3 years on my daily work water bottle). Thank you for sharing your talent!

CassandraDecember 2025

Such a unique card with the absolute perfect sentiment! It arrived safely – packaged with care and in the expected window (all the way to Hawaii, which sometimes isn’t a thing lol) Colleen is so friendly and this purchase supported our National Parks too! WIN-WIN

CarriSeptember 2025

I am simply beside myself with excitement to see this come to life and I can proudly speak on behalf of SVCOA in expressing our deepest thanks to you all for being the absolute best partners in this adventure and bringing this wonderful mural to our collective community.

JoyOctober 2024

The artwork is absolutely beautiful. I am in such awe of how you take a few randoms words and ideas and make something so beautiful and perfect. I love it. Thank you so much!

KarenApril 2026

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Our newsletter, released every other month, provides mindful moments of reflection, advice on how to navigate this wonderful and wild world we live in, updates on Wander On Words, event schedules, new art releases, occasional discounts, and words to ponder about. It’s a quick read for fellow friends and joy-seekers such as yourself.

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Hi! I’m Colleen!

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