Arthur's Plaid Pants is the business name of illustrator Jen Husted-Goss.
I've been lucky enough to turn my childhood love of drawing into a full time career as an illustrator. I received my BFA from Eastern Michigan University with my concentration in graphic design.

My business is named after my grandfather Art (Arthur) and the obnoxious plaid polyester golf pants he loved to wear. He was the most influential person in my life as a child so I knew I wanted to incorporate him into my business somehow. Even though he's no longer with us, I know he'd get a kick out of my business name.

I've been a freelance designer/illustrator for over a decade now. I co-owned & operated a design firm in Chicago for 4 years before branching out to focus on my illustration.
Arthur's Plaid Pants started in 2010 and my Etsy shop was launched in 2011.
I work from a home studio within our 100 year old Eastown, Grand Rapids, Michigan home.
I wake up everyday feeling fortunate that I'm able to spend my days doing what makes me happy. I can honestly say, I love what I do!

Everything in my shop is hand drawn, packaged and shipped by me.
My supplies such as paper & envelopes are sourced from local Michigan businesses. We are very much into supporting local, shopping local and focusing on our community.
My shop is constantly evolving and new items are always being added so check back often.

I currently sell my goods in 80+ shops throughout the U.S. Canada and the U.K.
My current stockists can be found on my website:
arthursplaidpants.com

Arthur's Plaid Pants has been featured in:
Frankie magazine, Bust Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Hellogiggles, etc..
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We care a great deal about animals. We donate regularly to various non-profit animal groups and organizations including:
• Noah's Ark Rescue, Casa del Toro Pit Bull Education & Resuce, CACC Transfer Team, Stubby Dog, Will County Humane Society, Alive Rescue, Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center, Mercy for Animals, Six Legs Foundation, Pet Tales Resuce, etc...
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GREEN STATS:
• Greeting cards are printed at a local (Michigan) family owned eco-printer. Paper used is 100% recycled, FSC, WWF & Rainforest Alliance Certified
• Greeting card envelopes are 100% recycled and are sourced from the oldest local (Michigan) family owned 100% hydro-electric paper mill
• All prints & cards ship in 100% recycled paperboard with 97% post consumer content and are 100% recyclable
•  All button and magnet packaging is printed at a local (Michigan) family owned eco-printer & is on 100% recycled kraft card stock and they ship in 100% recycled bubble mailers
•  My business cards are 100% recycled, FSC, WWF & Rainforest Alliance Certified printed at the local (Michigan) family owned eco-printer
• All tote bags are shipped in 100% biodegradable poly bags
• Our wholesale catalog is only available in a pdf format. We do not use a printed paper catalog.