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Since 2005, I’ve been detailing my life from social worker to artist to entrepreneur and all the living in between.
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Louise Hay + Kelly Rae = FULL BODY YES!

(Newish work, available in a variety of sizes here) I believe in making space. Sometimes, most of the time, that means letting something go. For me, it often means letting go of something that I once loved, or that I still love. Time and time again,...

Louise Hay + Kelly Rae = FULL BODY YES!

(Newish work, available in a variety of sizes here) I believe in making space. Sometimes, most of the time, that means letting something go. For me, it often means letting go of something that I once loved, or that I still love. Time and time again,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

New paintings releasing soon – get on the list if you’d like one!

Original Painting Sale Coming Next Week! Hi friends, It's been a long, long while since I've released a batch...

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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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