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My Art Practice

A peek into my process as I let art out, and let love in.

Life in Progress

An intimate view of my life unfolding, one small step at at time.

Entrepreneurship

What I've learned as an accidental yet successful biz lady.

Self Care

An archive of my ongoing wellness journey.

Studio Tours

Photo tours of my art studios (past + present).

Home Tours

Photo tours of my homes + DIYs through the years.

Products

A look at my artwork on hundreds
of joyful products.

Wear Your Joy™

My personal practice of getting dressed in joy.

Yearly Recaps

A look back at how all of this happened: the ups + downs.

How a visit with a friend has changed everything.

How a visit with a friend has changed everything.

  The other day, I visited a friend at her home and found her putting flower stickers all over her bike.  My heart leapt at the sweetness of it, and I immediately wanted to put flower stickers all over my bike, too! My friend, an intuitive soul, insisted that I...

How a visit with a friend has changed everything.

  The other day, I visited a friend at her home and found her putting flower stickers all over her bike.  My heart leapt at the sweetness of it, and I immediately wanted to put flower stickers all over my bike, too! My friend, an intuitive soul, insisted that I...

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On trauma work and being right on time

On trauma work and being right on time

I have been working with a trauma therapist who specializes IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR. The IFS sessions are blowing my mind. Inside each session, my current adult self is reaching back through the years to my younger self. Lately, she (adult self) has...

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On the truth of mid-life

On the truth of mid-life

(New art, available here)   Bear with me. I want to tell you about something. I want to tell you about how it feels to be in mid-life, how I suddenly feel like an adolescent all over again, the angst angstier than ever, the "Who Am I's" and "Who will I become?"...

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A Big Ol’ Annoucement. You’re invited!

A Big Ol’ Annoucement. You’re invited!

Hi friends, I'm a big anniversary person. I love celebrating. I love looking back and celebrating all the small steps that get us to where we are today. Sometimes, when we look back, we see ourselves and our work through a softer lens. I love that part of looking...

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I think I got my groove back

I think I got my groove back

Hi friends! Many weeks ago, I shared a story on Instagram about experiencing depression these last many months. How some days it feels like heavy grief, while on others, it’s major fatigue, rage, and ambivalence. Mostly, it feels like I have very little life force or...

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Poster Artist For the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2023!

Poster Artist For the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2023!

Friends! I'm thrilled to share that I'm the poster artist for the 48th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. What an honor! Since moving here a few years ago, I have so loved this beloved event. Imagine an entire little town covered in artistic quilts and thousands and...

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My wish for us in 2023

My wish for us in 2023

  Happy New Year, friends! I've been reflecting on this past year, what I'm proud of, what was hard, what I want to carry forward in 2023, and what I want to let go of. It has been a pivotal year for me, and I'm ready for a fresh start. As I move into this next...

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The sweet gift of amazement from a barista

The sweet gift of amazement from a barista

  Recently, I was ordering my usual oat milk mocha at my favorite coffee shop when the young man at the counter, a barista, casually asked, "Whatcha doing today?" I shrugged my shoulders and answered, "Not much, just a little work." "Oh, cool," he said. "What do...

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On midlife, becoming, emerging

On midlife, becoming, emerging

  The snow came this week, falling gently and creating a soft, white, wonder. I've been waking up to its bright white invitations to create beauty, to make a cup of tea, to read, to snuggle in.   I've been full of thoughts lately. So. Many. Thoughts. Much of...

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Hello + welcome!

Hey there, I’m Kelly Rae Roberts

Before I was an artist, I was a social worker. And then at the age of 30, I started playing with paint, and everything about my life changed. Today I’m passionate about making meaningful art while helping other women explore their creativity, nourish their souls, and build thriving creative businesses.

I live in a tiny town named Sisters, Oregon with my husband John, our son True, and our two English Bulldogs, Lulu Butter Butterbean and Amelia Apple Bottoms. I deeply believe that anything is possible, one small and brave step at a time.

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