Birthday Archives - Kelly Rae Roberts

Welcome to my Art Shop

Welcome to my Art Shop

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.

Let's be friends on Instagram (I love it there!)

Hi friends! @soulshineandco is hiring! I am lookin

Hi friends! @soulshineandco is hiring! I am looking for 1-2 people who can work at the gorgeous #soulshineandco shop. Must have retail experience, a creative eye, and willingness to work weekends in addition to weekdays. Please stop by the shop this week (open Wed-Sun 10-5) with your cover letter and resume to be considered for immediate employment. I'm looking forward to growing my team with enthusiastic + friendly folks who absolutely love engaging with shoppers in a small, quaint town and shop and who have a passion for small batch and handmade products. I'd love it if you shared this post! Here's to creating a lovely team in #sistersoregon. XO!

There are new followers here (hello, friends!). I

There are new followers here (hello, friends!). I thought I’d introduce myself. I'm Kelly Rae. I've traveled through my 45 yrs as a medical social worker, artist, author, mother, wife, guide, self-care enthusiast, and a multi-passionate creative biz entrepreneur. With zero formal training in the arts, I picked up my first paintbrush at the age of 30, and everything about my life changed. I painted, crafted, shredded, stenciled, smudged and smeared like my heart depended on it. Soon, my portfolio bloomed. I launched my print shop. I got a book deal. My art found new eyes. Big deals came a’calling. I became a mom while business boomed. I learned a lot. Celebrated a lot. Cried a lot. Eventually simplified a lot. I didn't know it at first, but each painting I created healed something in me and then went out into the world to be a gift toward another woman's healing. What a privilege it has been to be connected this way. Through it all, I’ve learned that creativity, self-care/compassion, and entrepreneurship can – and should – be used as bridges to the soul. They have been powerful teachers and healers for me, encouraging me to be a light in the world. I've stepped back from social media in the last year as I continue my work of choosing Simple + Gentle + Ease, though I love connecting with my community here! We moved to small town #sistersoregon last year after 20 years in Portland, OR and are loving small town life. I recently opened @soulshineandco as a way to support other creatives/makers (#kellyraegetsaretailshop). My husband John is an ex-CRNA (nurse). He's also our family's plant-based vegan chef and is about to open up his own food cart! Our son True (#trueelioorlando) is almost 10 and is a full-on tween (so fun!). I can't forget to mention #lulubutterbutterbean and #ameliaapplebottoms who pretty much run the show. Thanks for being here! #kellyraeroberts

My family and I have been holed up in a gorgeous h

My family and I have been holed up in a gorgeous home on the OR Coast (one of my all time fave places). There has been food. Naps. Wind. Games. Friends. Lovely conversation. My body and heart and brain and nervous system are still swirling from the last many months of birthing and building @soulshineandco (it's so lovely!), that great restoration is what's on the calendar for the next great while. I have learned over the years as a creative that when inspiration hits, all balance goes out the window and your whole life gets tossed into the air. Everything is chaos and unorganized and untethered while Spirit uses us to weave magic and beauty and cohesion from the tossed up pieces. I find that I sort of lose my sense of center and groundedness while I'm up in the air swirling about in creation mode. And that's what's happened this time as well, and for many months. And so, the restoration is essential while I quiet it all back down and in a way come back down and ground out. Any other creatives go through this process? Please say yes. Anyway, my intention for these next few weeks is to really enjoy SoulShine & Co. To celebrate. To give gratitude to the process and the people that made and will continue to make it happen. To reconnect with my friends and myself. To be present. Sending much love to you all for supporting me along the way. I'm also excited to get back to making some paintings! Big love. Swipe for a few pics from the coast!

Big news! We opened @soulshineandco last week! It

Big news! We opened @soulshineandco last week! It was a monumental effort and totally worth it. This was truly a family project. Crazy grateful for my family who went all in with their love and support. Loved meeting and greeting you all during our soft launch. And looooved finally opening our doors! We are taking a wee family adventure this week to rest and restore and will be back open on Sunday, July 19th at 11am! Meanwhile, I thought I'd share a few sneaks at the store. Enjoy!! #thankyou #soulshineandco #sistersoregon #kellyraegetsaretailshop

She's almost launched. We are aiming to open Wedne

She's almost launched. We are aiming to open Wednesday! Friends, birthing this retail baby during a pandemic has been a story I'll remember forever. I have so much to say about it, but it's safe to say that creating beauty during a time of uncertainty has been so helpful and soothing. My hope for this space is that it provides a bit of delight and inspiration. Curated with so much intention and love. #kellyraegetsaretailshop @soulshineandco