ABOUT
Who is Mama Chickpea?
Hello! I'm Shelly Arroyo,
A.k.a. Mama Chickpea!
I have been a graphic designer excelling in desktop publishing programs, dabbling in web design & making brand content for twenty years. I have owned my own brick-&-mortar studios & developed my own brands. Designing user-centric UX, beautiful graphics & meeting deadlines are some of my strongest skills.
Please take a look around my blog & don't forget to say, "Hi!"
- Aliases:Mama Chickpea, Chickpea
- Interests: All Art, Fitness, Puzzles, Mom Hacks
- Personality Type: Protagonist (ENFJ-A)
- Horoscope: Libra (Scale Balancing Master)
- Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design (Web Concentration)
- Master of Science: User Experience Design (UXD)



TESTIMONIALS
Every good designer needs the support of their fans!

Yury M.
PCIT TherapistMama Chickpea has a creative & innovative style that brings so much joy to customers like myself. Her keen attention to detail makes every item special. For years, my family & I have treasured her hand made art. It has become a tradition to seek out her help in creating memorable pieces for us. We look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.

Denise G.
Entreprenuer & AccountantShelly is a talented graphic designer that has had several iterations of her businesses. From brick-and-mortar retail shops to online studios, her talent is endless. I have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects, & her imagination & love of her craft is extraordinary. I would use her graphic talents for any branding project I have in the works. Her commitment & customer service philosophies are a level not often found in the industry. I will happily use her talents any time I can do so.

Liza H.
EducatorShelly is a great artist. Her work shows how creative & artistic her mind is. Her work has a lot of details & is always very colorful. I have acquired many of her works over the years & they are of great quality.

Dan C.
Programmer & IT SpecialistI've known Mama Chickpea for years. Her skills & passion for her work always amaze me. If she doesn't know how to do somethng, she wastes no time figuring out how to overcome that. Shelly is a gifted designer, excellent teacher, mother, & friend. I am always happy to work with her on a project!