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Did I tell you my hair has been falling out for weeks and weeks? Like, for reals. First, the doc thought I had a scalp infection, but the prescription strength shampoo didn’t clear it up. Now she thinks it might be psoriasis, the autoimmune condition. While I...

a tiny act of radical protest

I’m calling it a tiny act of radical protest. Tiny yet mighty. Seemingly superficial yet layered with mindfulness and meaning. This week I’m committed to my practice of wearing my joy every single day. A new outfit, lovingly picked out each evening before...

Love love love it

Wearing my joy today! This tunic is the Schoolhouse Tunic and I love love love it. Huge thanks to my mom for making it. Pants are the Avatar brand. Are you a fan of tunics and dresses over pants? Or do you prefer tights or legs? I’d love to have you join me for...

Delight In the Tiniest of Delights

It’s hot this week, ya’ll. And I’m loving this dress by Tulip Clothing. Ways I’m planning to nurture my soul this week: * Painting in my tiny studio * Wearing my joy * Waking up slow * Taking my time as I move about my day * Working on choosing...

Still LOVING this pattern from Sew Liberated! Check it out!

Still obsessed with this reversible tunic, the Metamorphic Dress pattern via Sew Liberated. It’s the Metamorphic Dress pattern! Fabrics are from Cotton and Steel, which I love love love. And big thanks to mom for making these for me! I’d love to have you...

Obsessed!

I’m OBSESSED, ya’ll. This is a reversible tunic via Sew Liberated. It’s the Metamorphic Dress pattern. My mom made it for me (WHAT would I do without her?) and I cannot take it off. The other side has pink swans, because, well pink swans! Pants are...

New Prairie Frock!

I headed off to Colorado in my new prairie inspired frock (by Tulip Clothing). I lead about 10 other ladies for my “Let Art Out, Let Love In” retreat up in gorgeous Keystone. I grammed the whole time, check it out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PPS: For those of you who are new...

Soulful Lessons

Can I tell you my latest dream and the reason I’m doing a brand refresh? I’ve been making art and sharing my creative journey with ya’ll for 12 years now. Remember when I had a day job as a social worker and transitioned into art full time? Those...

Embracing Layers!

I’m embracing my layers even more after discovering this sweet woman @marcialoisriddington who is totally inspiring my Wear You Joy practice. Can I please be her when I grow up? Honestly. I just want to wear pants under dresses with cute collars. Are you also a...

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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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