Kelly Rae Roberts's Blog

Super important post - I have a new blog and this one will no longer be updated. Please read!

Hi friends,
I have a brand spakin' new blog over on my brand spakin' new website!

This blog will no longer be updated with new posts. Please bookmark the NEW blog as I'd love to continue connecting with you over there!

Above is a glimpse into the new blog. Isn't it beautiful? Please come on over and check it out - it has all my old posts (ten years worth of blog posts!) and it will be home to all my future blog posts as well. There is an option on the new blog's sidebar to enter your email to have future blog posts delivered to your inbox. Love that feature!

See you over there!

XOXOOXOXOOX
Kelly Rae

Celebrating 10 years in business with a HUGE one time only gift to you. Don't miss this post.

Ten years ago this month, I did one of the craziest, scariest things I had ever done. I was 30 years old at the time, working as a medical social worker. I loved being a social worker, but my heart began to grow restless and my profession no longer fit who I was, and who I was becoming.
I wanted to be a working artist. And so, I made three simple (but huge + scary in my mind) moves that had a ripple effect I could have never anticipated. The moves I made? 
1) I went to irs.gov and applied for an Employee Identification Number (EIN), making my little hobby of art-making a legit business.
 2) I bought a $500 printer so that I could make prints of my artwork to sell. This seemed crazy at the time. Who buys a $500 printer unless you're a "real" artist or photographer, and I certainly didn't consider myself a legit artist (yet), but I was so full of hope. 
3) I opened an Etsy shop to sell said prints.
The rest is history and my life and art career unfolded in beautiful, fast, hard, thrilling, scary, joyful ways. 
This 10 year celebration feels really big, friends. And I want to kick it off with a gigantic offering to you. So....




To celebrate 10 years of being an artist and creative biz owner, and to celebrate all of YOU, I'm offering up a huge bundle sale - this is a one time only sale, and will not happen again. 
For just $149, you get ALL of my ecourses, including my soul stirring mantra painting ecourse (usually $247), my angel painting ecourse (usually $247), my popular ebook on how to build a creative biz (usually $140), and my Wear Your Joy ecourse (usually $69).

A value of $703 for $149. 

What??? Yes, it is true. And I'm crazy excited about it. 

I'll only celebrate 10 years in biz once, and this sale will only happen once, too.

Get in while you can. 

Sale promptly ends in 72 hours (Friday, March 11th, Midnight PST).




My gift to you! 

Here's how to get it all for just $149:

* Head on over to the sales page for my painting ecourse, Hello Soul, Hello Mantra. When you register, you will be charged just $149 for the course, instead of $247.

* An email will automatically be sent with your login details and you’ll be able to access the classroom immediately. This email will also contain instructions on how to receive the creative biz ebook, the Wear Your Joy course, and my other painting ecourse, Spirit Wings.

* Voila! You've just received a boatload of offerings for only $149!

Here's a snapshot of everything you'll get:


“I’m getting validation, inspiration, new toys, and a gentle push to…let go of the ‘shoulds’, to have MORE fun. I seriously can’t stop laughing/weeping with gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me not what I expected, but what I needed. This is SO. WONDERFULLY. FUN!!!!!”

I’ll help you create a mantra (or two, or three, or four) that speaks to your soul — and then we’ll paint them into life using all of my beloved and easy mixed media techniques. Hello paint, paper, ink, and getting beautifully messy with our hands. Whether you’re new to the world of mixed-media painting or have been at it for years, this e-course will inspire you to create meaningful, richly layered paintings that speak directly to your heart. I will walk you through every step, side by side. Class is open! Come join us!

Click here for all the details on my painting ecourse. Remember, to get it all four offerings for $149, please follow the instructions above.




With Spirit Wings, we’ll create angel paintings specific to your journey. Paintings that will be sacred to your story. Paintings that will hold space. Paintings that will inspire and manifest what’s to come. Paintings that will help you invite what you want more of, less of. Paintings that will honor your celebrations, your grief, your courage, and your abundance.
Registration is open! Come join us! 
Click here for all the details! Remember, to get it all four offerings for $149, please follow the instructions above.


“Thank you for being so generous and thorough in everything you covered! I’ve taken several e-courses and read many e-books, but this is by far the most practical and actually makes me feel like I can do it. Awesome.”

This E-book is a game changer. I answer all your practical questions while sharing my own personal stories of what’s worked, and what hasn’t worked as I built my creative business. Jam-packed with concrete information and tips so that you, too, can create your own success. The testimonials pour in each week (thank you) + I’m grateful for the opportunity to offer up information that I wish I had had when I started my own creative business.

Click here for all the details on the ebook. Remember, to get it all four offerings for $149, please follow the instructions above.



“What has been so tender and unexpected for me is how transformative being kind to yourself can be…this process is about so much more than fashion, or “what looks good on me” it’s about celebrating your soul and adorning it accordingly! I am beginning to really SEE myself…and hold and care for myself like a dear loved-one.”

My newest offering, this is a 30 day course for a practice I’ve been doing for a couple of years that I call The Wear Your Joy Project. It changed my life, and I feel called to gather of tribe of souls who want to make the call of their hearts visible – and wearable. Like any good practice (a yoga practice, a gratitude practice, etc), the practice of intentionally getting dressed up in joy will open your heart and awaken new ways of seeing yourself. In so many ways, this course is about remembering who we are. Because when we turn our attention toward anything with intention, we raise its vibration, its meaningfulness, its consciousness.

Click here for all the details on this course. Remember, to get it all four offerings for $149, please follow the instructions above.






Again, this one time only sale ends Friday.
Here's how to get it all for just $149:

* Head on over to the sales page for my painting ecourse, Hello Soul, Hello Mantra. When you register, you will be charged just $149 for the course, instead of $247.

* An email will automatically be sent with your login details and you’ll be able to access the classroom immediately. This email will also contain instructions on how to receive the creative biz ebook, the Wear Your Joy course, and my other painting ecourse, Spirit Wings.

* Voila! You've just received a boatload of offerings for only $149! 
Questions? Email us at hello@kellyraeroberts.com and we'll be delighted to help you!


FAQ's:

Q: What if I'm already enrolled in one of the painting ecourse?

A: No worries! If you are already enrolled in either painting class, your access will be extended 6 months for Hello Soul, Hello Mantra and one year for Spirit Wings.


Q: I'd like to give this offer to a friend. How can I do that?

A: Sure! When you register them (using the steps above), be sure to use THEIR email address and they'll get an email with all the details. Or, if you prefer, shoot us an email at hello@kellyraeroberts.com and we'll get you sorted.

My Instagram Weekly Round Up ��� Is It Spring Yet?

I'm obsessed with Instagram ��� it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, February 19


Well hello Friday morning! Today it's work in the studio, a lunch date with a dear friend, an appt with my naturopath (feeling better, getting there), and playtime at the dog park with Miss Lulu. Have a great Friday, friends.

Hi friends, I wanna round out this week with a huge thank you. First, I wanted to say a sincere thank you for your response to last week's annual Flying Lessons Ebook Sale. I love knowing that so many of you are going for it, trusting in your possibilities, and creating the lives that are calling. Just makes me happy. Thanks again for your support and for trusting me, my stories, and all that I've learned along the way in my own creative biz path. It means the world. I also want to say thank you for all the amazing comments you left in the post where I shared the video about my journey. I feel so seenand celebrated and I can't wait for what's ahead in our journeys together. Xxo ���� by@zipporahlomax

Print available from my shop!
They were her tribe, her kindreds... Every day, this tribe of Possibilitarians amazes me. I have so much gratitude for each and every one of you. Thank you for being a part of this adventure.
Saturday, February 20



Not sure how I haven't read this book before now, but it's a new favorite and classic for me. For anybody who feels any sort of creative urge (that's you writers, poets, painters, photographers, everyone), and the potential isolation and burdens as well as the immense inspiration, these letters will feed your heart and leave you feeling seen and understood. I have always loved Rilke but these letters he wrote to a young creative are GOLD.
Sunday, February 21

This feels like a bucket of hope and anticipation. C'mon Spring. We are ready for you! ������������
Monday, February 22
Print available from my shop
May we always be connected in our traveling journeys... From the True by Kelly Rae Roberts�� collection!


We are at the studio today taking care of business. Yes, yes we are. Monday's are generally full of meetings and today is no different. First with our web woman extraordinaire (@propelbizworks), then with awesome biz mgr (@february13creative) and now with Nichole (@freewitchnoguilt). Good thing Lulu is here to offer up some loving to all involved.

Tuesday, February 23


This post from my friend @lacylike got me all like YES. I am so in this learning path lately. Had to share with you.
How we eat is just as important if not MORE important than what we eat.
Yes, it's a good idea to eat healthy foods. That will always be true. But there's so much more to explore here. The energy that you bring to your meals is HUGE.

I have been experimenting with my own mindset around food lately (and you know how I love a good experiment!). I'm finding over and over again that HOW I eat, the environment I create for myself, the things I say to myself while eating, the way I chew and when I stop eating all effects how the food digests and my own body image.

Something for you to try:
��������What if you brought the belief that everything that enters your mouth is going to expertly nourish your body?
����What if you could sincerely look at your food and see it's potential no matter what it is? You'll find that you become an expert truth teller and foods that have little potential begin to feel like the fakes that they are.
����What if you really looked at your food and said thank you to it before you began eating?
Give these a try for a day and see what you notice. Get ready for your mind to be blown.�������� p.s. full post on my experiment findings + recipe for collard green stir fry at lacyyoung.com/blog 

Print available from my shop!
Here's to letting the fears go, my friends...

You guys. What a day. Tuesday's are usually my days for admin stuff and today has been quite full of just that. You KNOW you love what you do when you look forward to tackling the long lists! I did manage a couple of long walks with Lulu and John and soaked in the sunshine that was offered up. I can sense Spring is close, which means there is literally light at the end of this long stretch. The crocus and daffodils are abloom which, you know, makes me grateful to be here and alive for another season.

Up super late over here (almost 11pm). I'm usually in bed by 830 (sleep is one of my strict self-care practices), but I was in an energetic groove for the evening and ran with it. Anyway, found this photo of Lulu from a few months ago. Oh man, this dog. One of the things I love most about dog ownership is all the walks and park dates that are involved. Also, you know how people always smile at /toward you if you're toting a baby or toddler? I SWEAR the same thing happens to me now. If I'm walking her, anyone coming toward is us is smiling because, hello, her face is giggle worthy. And I just love the added energy of smiles in my daily life. So good. Thanks, Lulu!
Wednesday, February 25



My home office for the day ����. Lots of TCB happening here on the floor. ����

Print available from my shop!
New piece. May you embrace your messy, beautiful heart-centered life, and always always follow and trust your truth. ���� This one is dedicated to all who strive to live fiercely and bravely in their truth. Xxo

Um.
Thursday, February 25




Print available from my shop
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ��� Eleanor Roosevelt


That's it for this week! Check back here next week for another update, or join us over on Instagram for daily photos and thoughts!

XO,
Kelly Rae

My Instagram Weekly Round Up – Is It Spring Yet?

I'm obsessed with Instagram – it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, February 19


Well hello Friday morning! Today it's work in the studio, a lunch date with a dear friend, an appt with my naturopath (feeling better, getting there), and playtime at the dog park with Miss Lulu. Have a great Friday, friends.

Hi friends, I wanna round out this week with a huge thank you. First, I wanted to say a sincere thank you for your response to last week's annual Flying Lessons Ebook Sale. I love knowing that so many of you are going for it, trusting in your possibilities, and creating the lives that are calling. Just makes me happy. Thanks again for your support and for trusting me, my stories, and all that I've learned along the way in my own creative biz path. It means the world. I also want to say thank you for all the amazing comments you left in the post where I shared the video about my journey. I feel so seenand celebrated and I can't wait for what's ahead in our journeys together. Xxo

My Instagram Weekly Round Up ��� Lots of Dressing Up in Joy!

I'm obsessed with Instagram ��� it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, February 12



I've been giving myself a lot of pep/truth talks lately. There are seasons of absolute ease and there are seasons of downright hustling. The contrast is good. I thrive in these times of working hard to get to a destined place (devotion). Right now I'm hustling for better health (getting my 2nd IV immune booster today and I can definitely tell I'm improving overall with added adrenal supports). I'm also hustling (in a good way) toward some deadlines (ahem, alivelines) that are both super exciting but require downright old fashioned hard work. Meanwhile I'm loving on my family and letting them love on me. I'm working and collaborating with an amazing team of people.
The focused effort of what can be created in family and biz astounds me. How we can work toward our vision and then have it happen slowly feels like one long lifetime of slowly opening the best present ever. There are sneak peeks along the way, anticipation, trepidation, strategy, caring, and ultimately a complete opening of a bundle of profound goodness given and made with love.
Also, I'm dreaming of summer. ��������
���� by @traceyclark



Today it's my favorite hat and blanket scarf. They're like comforting hot noodle soup for my wardrobe. (ps: hat is Sundance and scarf is old anthro)

Saturday, February 13




Saturday. It was lovely.

Sunday, February 14


John arranged a full day at the spa for me. I could not be more grateful for the love. Spas are my happy place for sure. The quiet, the pampering, the relaxation, the body work, the BLISS. ���� ��������

Monday, February 15

Print available from my shop
���Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.��� ��� William Arthur Ward

Hope your week is off to a wonderful start, my friends!


Happy Monday from my favorite weirdo puppy dog.


Have I told you yet how much I love our new "love" totes? I do, yes yes, I do, especially this large one. For those of you who asked, you can get this one (and other styles) over at online vendor Garden Gallery website!

Finishing up several paintings today including this one that's been waiting for my attention. Trust. It was my word of the year for both 2014 and 2015. It changed everything and I am so grateful.

Wednesday, February 17


Print available from my shop
"Being optimistic isn't always being happy. It's taking what the world throws at you and saying 'I'm not going to let this get me down'". - Unknown



This might be as edgy as I get with my faux leather jacket from Target :).


"Mom. My friend Gia has the best karma. You wanna know why? Because she asked me to marry her. I said yes but I keep telling her that there will be NO babies for another 2-3 years. Speaking of babies, how do we get one. I mean how do we make one. I need to know the WHOLE story."

Thursday, February 18





Print available from my shop
Seeker of all things true....




Perhaps if I dress like it's Spring then Spring will come faster?



That's it for this week! Check back here next week for another update, or join us over on Instagram for daily photos and thoughts!

XO,
Kelly Rae

My Instagram Weekly Round Up – Lots of Dressing Up in Joy!

I'm obsessed with Instagram – it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, February 12



I've been giving myself a lot of pep/truth talks lately. There are seasons of absolute ease and there are seasons of downright hustling. The contrast is good. I thrive in these times of working hard to get to a destined place (devotion). Right now I'm hustling for better health (getting my 2nd IV immune booster today and I can definitely tell I'm improving overall with added adrenal supports). I'm also hustling (in a good way) toward some deadlines (ahem, alivelines) that are both super exciting but require downright old fashioned hard work. Meanwhile I'm loving on my family and letting them love on me. I'm working and collaborating with an amazing team of people.
The focused effort of what can be created in family and biz astounds me. How we can work toward our vision and then have it happen slowly feels like one long lifetime of slowly opening the best present ever. There are sneak peeks along the way, anticipation, trepidation, strategy, caring, and ultimately a complete opening of a bundle of profound goodness given and made with love.
Also, I'm dreaming of summer.

10 Joyful Years: A Preview of one long CELEBRATION with you!

Hi friends,

First, I wanted to say a sincere thank you for your response to last week's annual Flying Lessons Sale. I love knowing that so many of you are going for it, trusting in your possibilities, and creating the lives that are calling. Just makes me happy. Thanks again for your support and for trusting me, my stories, and all that I've learned along the way in my own creative biz path. It means the world.



Also, speaking of creative business milestones, this year marks my 10th year (crazy!) of not just declaring myself an "artist" but also opening up my online shop and selling my very first originals and prints. Hard to believe all that has happened as a result of that specific leap all those years ago.  I am so grateful.

My dear friends, family, but especially Nichole & Betsy (my main business supports) have encouraged me to celebrate this big milestone all year long. And that's what we're gonna do!

I have so much goodness coming up this year, much of it involving YOU. I deeply want to honor and acknowledge this beautiful community that has, in many ways, held space for me, supported me, and cheered me on as I've made my way.

Here's a bit of what's coming down the pipe, all in celebration of 10 years:

New Website!
A brand spankin' new website is coming next month. You guys. My current website went up in 2009. I'm way overdue for a new one and I'm over the freakin moon with the new design and functionality. We've got a new logo, a new tag line, a new way of reading the blog, a new LOOK! Also, students will have an obvious login page for ecourses (hallelujah!). Also, a whole new shop. New videos, photos, and a few more surprises, too. OMG!

Here's a sneek peak of the new home page (gorgeous, no?). Designed by the incredible Jo Klima. I can't wait to show you the whole thing next month!



Here's a sneak peek of one of the new videos that will live on the new site. It made me cry. Susan Roderick created the video and I am so stunned and inspired by her work and feeling mighty grateful we had the opportunity to work together. Wow!




Giving away ALL original paintings in 2016!
Another way of celebrating 10 years.....I'm giving away every single original painting I create this year. I'm specifically giving them away to folks who are subscribers to my newsletter. Be sure to sign up to my newsletter so you don't miss out on this opportunity. I did this a couple of years back - gave away my originals - and it felt SO GOOD. I'm excited to do it again.

Many other giveaways!
Speaking of giveaways, I'll be hosting a HUGE week of giveaways in the coming months that will feature giant baskets of my gift products. DEMDACO is sponsoring this giveaway, donating hundreds of my gift and decor products. It's going to be massive with many many winners and I can't wait!

Lots of sales!
Of course, what's a big celebration without a great sale? And there will be many - big ones. I'm super excited about these....coming soon and all year long!

A look back!


I started writing this blog in 2006, and I wrote many many blog posts about my story as I made my way into the creative life as well as into business. In celebration of ten years, I'm going to pull out the gems and repost them throughout this year as way to look back, honor, and reflect on the journey. This should be fun and eye opening especially the posts sharing my earliest paintings - boy have I come a long way. We all start somewhere :)
Community Inspired Paintings!One of the things I'm most excited about doing is creating new paintings, inspired by YOUR stories. More details coming soon, but look for an upcoming newsletter with all the details. I can't wait to do this new painting series. It's going to be magical. 
A Party!


And last but not least, this summer I'm gathering folks who have helped me along the way - various women in biz, friends, collaborators, family, business partners, and more - for an event here in Portland. I'm nervous, excited. It's going to be my first actual event that will have all sorts of things happening - catering, photobooth, music, food, drinks - a real actual party with real actual planning. Again, I'm equal parts terrified and thrilled. Having never thrown a party, I'm thinking (hoping) these mixed up emotions are par for the course.

Gratitude!

Thank you over and over. I'm so grateful to have landed here. It's not lost on me that none of it would have happened without this amazing community. Thank you for supporting me, guiding me, and journeying with me. I'm so excited to celebrate 10 wild joyful years with you all year long!

Love,
Kelly Rae

My Instagram Weekly Round Up ��� Staying in the Present

I'm obsessed with Instagram ��� it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, February 5


Print available in my shop
Surrender your fear
Hold on to what matters
Be brave
Stay true to your voice
Embrace change
Write a love note (to yourself)
Celebrate everything
Come back to your center

Spent a full and amazing day with Susan Roderick. Friends, if there is one golden rule I have in biz it is this: ONLY work with people (including accountants, freelancers, etc) that you genuinely like, folks that aren't just skilled at what they do but people who are kindreds. Every time I haven't followed this rule, I've regretted it. But this is Susan Roderick and I definitely don't regret working with her. Can't wait to show you the stunning videos we've been working on when my new website launches next month. They have made a few folks cry! She is a talented GEM and I can't recommend her enough for any of you who need a creative videographer. 

Saturday, February 6



A rare block of hours all to myself at home. The to do list is long, y'all, but I'm listening to my spirit and body and soul. Gonna sit my booty down on the couch, start the fire, and finish reading this super amazing read. I might even take a nap.

Sunday, February 1

Our reward system for True is quite simple: he earns tickets for various choices and behaviors and just like at the arcade, he can cash in his tickets for stuff. The "stuff" are things that he's chosen ahead of time. 10 tickets for a small toy. 20 tickets for a trip to the ice cream shop. 50 tickets for a trip to the bike play gym. Stuff like that.
I love his enthusiasm. If you were here he would very enthusiastically and with much animation tell you about how he earns these tickets and how he plans to use them.

Go True! Also, can I just say how precious these fingers are to me? Look closely and you'll see remnants of his favorite gold glittery nail polish. 

Sunday. Currently getting some emails answered in this cozy room. Then moving on to a shower and a girlie get together at my house later this afternoon. Also, the Sun is fully out today in Portland and I'm stoked about it. ����������� Monday, February 8
Print available from my shop
Grow true...
Bloom wild... Have a wonderful week, friends!

Dear ����, thanks for coming around the last couple of days. I have missed you and you are awesome.

He informed me the other day that he wasn't into Michael Jackson anymore. Wha??? When I asked him why he said, "Oh, because I like Weird Al Yankovic better."
Tuesday, February 9



Print available from my shop
Listen to your heart whispers,
Trust their wisdom,
And follow their truth...

Today is was in the 70s on the Oregon coast - a rare spring day in the middle of winter. The whole family packed up and chased the sun for a day of hooky. 100% WORTH IT.

Wednesday, February 10



Wear your joy, friends. Wear your JOY. This practice continues to unfold and create nurturing morning routines for me. Because it's not just about our clothes, but about remembering who we are and making our hearts visible. Yes yes yes. 

Print available from my shop
Dear Child.
I promise to come alive with joy when you enter the room.
I want you to feel loved and celebrated.
I promise to encourage you to dream big and reach toward possibility with faith and courage along the way.
I promise to create, play, dance, and sing with you.
Joyful, creative abandon will be valued.
I promise to teach you about how to be brave in sadness and brave in love.
There will be pain, fear, joy and love.
I will be with you, side by side, to guide you through all of it.
I promise to show up, be present, and truly engaged when we're together.
I want you to feel seen and heard.
I promise to practice gratitude with you so we can feel joy and abundance in all things.
I promise to provide a safe, nurturing home where you have full permission to be who you are.
May our spirits be connected, always.
May you always know how deeply you are loved, how your life shines brightly and how your heart is never alone. 

Have you guys seen Amy Butler's new book with Chronicle Books? It's an explosion of eye candy. I've been a HUGE fan of Amy's for years and my mom and I have been buying her fabric for what seems like ever. I've had the privilege of working with her and I can say that she is one of the most lovely and warm and authentic folks in the biz. Also, I'm delighted to be featured in this book (a dream). Congratulations, Amy! It's GORGEOUS! 

You guys have been asking for it and I'm finally getting to it. In progress, but Miss Lulu collage painting is well on her way!
Thursday, February 11


Annnnnd we're back to our regularly scheduled weather. Life in the Pacific Northwest. We dress in layers the way our sunshine and clouds and rain layer the skies. Also, these boots. John got them for me for Christmas. LOVE them. 

Loving how @cherylstonerart displayed my Surrender Your Fear print. Wow! Thank you, Cheryl! I love it when you guys share photos of how you display my work. Be sure to tag me so I can see! ���� 

Print available from my shop
Her spirit was as brave as the brightest star in the sky.

Let's celebrate our brightness and bravery, my friends.

That's it for this week! Check back here next week for another update, or join us over on Instagram for daily photos and thoughts!

XO,
Kelly Rae

My Instagram Weekly Round Up – Staying in the Present

I'm obsessed with Instagram – it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, February 5


Print available in my shop
Surrender your fear
Hold on to what matters
Be brave
Stay true to your voice
Embrace change
Write a love note (to yourself)
Celebrate everything
Come back to your center

Spent a full and amazing day with Susan Roderick. Friends, if there is one golden rule I have in biz it is this: ONLY work with people (including accountants, freelancers, etc) that you genuinely like, folks that aren't just skilled at what they do but people who are kindreds. Every time I haven't followed this rule, I've regretted it. But this is Susan Roderick and I definitely don't regret working with her. Can't wait to show you the stunning videos we've been working on when my new website launches next month. They have made a few folks cry! She is a talented GEM and I can't recommend her enough for any of you who need a creative videographer. 

Saturday, February 6



A rare block of hours all to myself at home. The to do list is long, y'all, but I'm listening to my spirit and body and soul. Gonna sit my booty down on the couch, start the fire, and finish reading this super amazing read. I might even take a nap.

Sunday, February 1

Our reward system for True is quite simple: he earns tickets for various choices and behaviors and just like at the arcade, he can cash in his tickets for stuff. The "stuff" are things that he's chosen ahead of time. 10 tickets for a small toy. 20 tickets for a trip to the ice cream shop. 50 tickets for a trip to the bike play gym. Stuff like that.
I love his enthusiasm. If you were here he would very enthusiastically and with much animation tell you about how he earns these tickets and how he plans to use them.

Go True! Also, can I just say how precious these fingers are to me? Look closely and you'll see remnants of his favorite gold glittery nail polish. 

Sunday. Currently getting some emails answered in this cozy room. Then moving on to a shower and a girlie get together at my house later this afternoon. Also, the Sun is fully out today in Portland and I'm stoked about it.

It's Time!! Our Annual Flying Lessons 50% Off Sale!!

(photo credit: Viv McMaster)
For the last couple of years, I've offered a one week only sale on my e-book, Flying Lessons.  Each year you guys go wild scooping it up, and I just smile wide all week long at the thought of all those hearts opening up to what is possible. I love a good, well received sale. So much that I've decided to make it a full-on, possibility-fueled tradition.

So, starting today, friends, the time is NOW, and THIS WEEK is the week!

This one week only sale is HUGE: 50% off!!!  Annnnnnd the e-book has been TOTALLY redesigned and fully updated. 

I am so proud of this book. So proud.

Let's make 2016 the year your creative biz will soar. Let's start with everything you could ever need to make that dream real. Let's simply begin, one small step at a time.
I WILL NOT be offering this sale again this year. Now is the time. Get it while you can. You will not be disappointed and once downloaded, it's yours forever.

PS: This e-book comes with membership to the ultra supportive private Facebook group where a community of your fellow ebook Flyers offer ongoing support, resources, and inspiration. This alone is a game changer for you and your creative biz! 

Ever wonder....

: How to build a devoted following and online presence?
: How ultra-successful artists sell, price & package their work?
: How to create a visually stunning website + blog, without spending a lot of $$?
: How to effectively organize your time & energy, and deal with all the outrageous fears that pop up, when you “go public” with your heart’s work?
: How to get published, licensed, and accepted to art shows?
: How to diversify + expand your income with possibility-drenched revenue streams?
: How to stay engaged with your heart while managing the business side of creating a business?

You aren't alone.

I know exactly where you’re coming from. Just a few years ago, that was me — sending heartfelt emails out to artists & entrepreneurs I admired. I always wished that there was some way I could access their brains, just for a moment. And that kind of direct-line-of-access is exactly what I want to offer, to you.

It took me half a decade of wondering & wandering (and very hard work) to find answers that worked for me. And now, I’ve bundled up my very-best resources & how-tos … for YOU.



Flying Lessons is a beautifully designed, highly interactive + functional e-book.

Did I mention it's 261 pages? Yes, yes it is. It’s packed with information, personal stories of what’s worked for me (and what hasn’t worked – lots of wisdom in those hard earned lessons), links, resources, and informative interviews with some of the most knowledgeable people I know, including licensing and publishing directors that I’ve personally worked with. The resources, information, and direct leads/contacts in this e-book will save you boatloads of time and money in hours spent researching.


It's for anyone who wants to start, grow, or enliven their creative business with smart, soul-based growth strategies.

Whether you’re a beginner, or an accomplished crafter, coach, photographer, artist, writer, or anyone with a big message to share, this e-book will give you concrete information and and empowering inspiration to get you moving toward the direction of your soul-filling mission.




The Details:

Top-notch design: Highly functional and interactive with internal links, external links, and a super loaded appendix dedicated to resources just for you! Once downloaded, this e-book is yours forever.

Private Facebook Group: This e-book comes with membership to the ultra supportive private Facebook group where a community of your fellow ebook Flyers offer ongoing support, resources, and inspiration.
Blogging: Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about how to create an effective, fulfilling, soul centered blog, including how to create, how to improve, and surefire ways to get more blog traffic.

Websites and social networking: The specific ins and outs of how to create, how to improve, and the secret ingredients to using them effectively.

Fear Wrangling: We all have them. In fact, being afraid of a big dream usually means it’s a dream worth pursuing. In Flying Lessons, we dive into effective strategies on facing our fears with the utmost care and intention.

Community: How to build long lasting creative allies inside a nurturing community that will have you counting your lucky stars, daily.

Marketing: Effective soul-based marketing strategies that will build traffic, buzz, + joyful momentum, including detailed information on how to use print media, newsletters, advertising, social networking, and more.

Selling Online: Specific strategies for successful selling on Etsy and other online marketplaces, including tried and true tips on how to get more traffic to your online shop, and effective ways of styling, photographing, and packaging your goods.

Selling Offline: Detailed information on how to sell your work at boutiques, and craft shows. You want to start wholesale accounts? I cover that, too.

Making Prints: I share all my secrets and how to’s, including scanning, printing, which paper to use, how to ship prints, etc. I share which mattes I use, which mailers I use, and more.

Press: Everything you've ever wanted to know about how to get good, solid press that will build your audience, build your credibility, and create effective, lasting momentum for your business.

Publishing: The ins and outs of how to get published, including in depth interviews with industry stars, Christen Olivarez (Editor-In-Chief of Stampington/Somerset Magazines) and Tonia Davenport (long time Acquisitions Editor for North Light books).

Licensing: In depth discussion on everything you need to know to get started, including finding manufacturers, attending licensing shows, + considering agents. Included is a revealing and informative interview with Ingrid Liss, Creative Director for DEMDACO. Also included are detailed interviews with three highly successful licensing artists who share what’s worked for them. I also share my own licensing story and everything I've learned along the way. This section is a big licensing round table, and there's a seat just for you.

Money (!): The skinny on how to diversify your income with several smart, often easy and soul-filling, income streams. I believe in inviting abundance into our lives. Consider yourself invited into the world of abundance, too.

Time management: Your super big, seemingly unreachable dreams? We'll break them down into doable steps and whip up a doable time management plan complete with breathing room and time to celebrate all the goal reaching that will be reached, often.

The Journey: The creative business journey is a unique one. We'll discuss ways to wholeheartedly and bravely embrace it, including recharging wearied souls, handling competition, burnout, as well as everyday ways to celebrate the journey.

Personal Stories: I share my best mistakes, my worst mistakes, my secret tips, and lots of personal and true stories about what it looks like to start, grow, and nurture a successful creative business. Kind of like we’re sitting together on a cozy couch, having some tea, sharing stories, side by side. Yes, just like that.



What is calling you? (Truly)
Because it's not just about building a web presence, marketing like a pro, and building a successful, sustainable income selling your goods. All of that matters, of course, but it's more about answering the little nudge of the whispers that have been calling you. It's about tapping into what is possible when you face the direction of those whispers and begin to create a more brave, full, inspired life. Flying Lessons will help you answer the call. 

Download it now. It's fast + easy.
: Click the “buy now” button below to pay for the e-book with a credit card.
: Once you’ve paid for it, you will be immediately and automatically prompted to download the e-book/PDF (it’s about 9mb and will take a few quick seconds to download).
: I recommend reading it with Adobe Reader which is free to download.


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Once downloaded, you will have it forever to refer to as your creative biz continues to grow and grow. Because of the nature of e-books (once you download it, it’s yours forever), all sales are final.


“This content has been a catalyst in helping me to see exactly where I want to take my creative business. Before I felt like I was floundering around in uncertainty and fear. Now I really believe that I can make my artsy dreams a reality! You have given me the resources, tools, and knowledge to take my creative business to places I thought were only open to a chosen few.”

“This information is SO, SO helpful. I feel like I’m reading a letter from my biggest fan / supporter / friend / mentor – I can’t thank you enough.”

“The content totally exploded my mind and continues to push me into all new places…Kelly is generous beyond belief. I wish I’d “met” Kelly when I was a fledgling business woman and yet there were still volumes to learn from her rich content. What I have learned is helping me to prioritize my creative business and stay true to my creative spirit.”

“You’ve covered topics that I have long wondered about, but didn’t know how to do or where to go for answers. Thank you for your generosity in sharing.”

“This content has helped me with so many things, from mental clarity, to organizational skills, to technical details to reconnection with my spiritual path and growth… This was worth SO much more than what I paid in terms of the growth it inspired in me.”

“Flying Lessons was fantastic. You went above and beyond. I have taken many classes/workshops but not one of them could even come close to the information/content you shared.”

“I am in possibility heaven!”


“Kelly Rae, this is generous…. and I mean GENEROUS amount of info and insight you are showering upon me! Thank you!”

“I am blown away by all the work you have put into this Kelly. WAY BEYOND what I expected.”

“I am absolutely floored at the empowerment you are giving me Kelly. I dont think I have ever felt as confident as I do now.”

“This content has been beyond helpful. You’ve answered every single question that had been circling my brain for months, and now I feel so much better prepared to get my creative biz up and running. Thank you!”

“I have struggled so long on my own as an artist, succumbing to the fear over and over. Marketing, follow through, and consistency have been the biggest challenges. Now I feel as though I have a mentor, cheering me on and laying out the steps one by one. There’s only one direction to go from here!! Thank you Kelly Rae for your generosity of spirit!”

“Holy Moly, Kelly! Thank you for being so generous and thorough in everything you are covering! I’ve taken several e-courses and read many e-books, but this is by far the most practical and actually makes me feel like I can do it. Awesome.”

“I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful content and the fact that it was not just informative, but that you, yourself, Kelly Rae, came shining through, making it all so personal. This is the most amazing, WORTH IT content I have ever read.”

“Holy Camoly. Where in the world could we find all this info in such a short time, from someone who KNOWS? It would have taken me a LIFETIME…thank you so much Kelly Rae!”