Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Tinley Park, available exclusively at Krema Coffee.
15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe
Town
Tinley Park is a lively community known for music, parks, local art, and a historic downtown that continues to bring people together. Oak Park Avenue, Zabrocki Plaza, the Vogt Visual Arts Center, and community events give residents a hometown rhythm all their own.
The collaboration
The Tinley Park Mug grew out of my Plainfield collaboration with Kacie at Krema Coffee. After the hometown mug was completed, she invited me to create designs for Krema’s other locations, including Tinley Park.
The community is a destination for concerts and live music for so many people across Chicagoland. That musical identity made the Tinley Park design especially fun to develop and gave the artwork a celebratory energy.
The story behind the mug
The finished wraparound mug arrived at Krema just in time for the holiday season.
The Tinley Park artwork later appeared on a travel tumbler, carrying the hometown story into another everyday form.
Inside the illustration
The stone Metra station and clock tower connect the mug to Krema’s distinctive Tinley Park home.
Local storefronts and Oak Park Avenue capture the walkable heart of the village.
The historic Vogt building represents Tinley Park’s art, architecture, and community programming.
The downtown plaza and gateway arch welcome residents to concerts, markets, and village events.
Trails, sports, playgrounds, and open space celebrate everyday recreation in Tinley Park.
A musical note honors the concerts and performances that are a recognizable part of the community.
In the news
The Chicago Tribune’s feature on Ashley’s work placed collaborations like Tinley Park within a wider story about hometown pride, local businesses, and the objects people use every day.
Read the Chicago Tribune storyThe Krema collection
Journal · Behind the drawing
A Plainfield relationship grew into another town-specific coffee shop design.
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