I am Kelly Ann Raver, from Upstate New York. My education came from decades of drawing and painting, as well as attending Undergrad at Sage College of Albany for my BFA in Graphic and Media Design, and then going to Southern New Hampshire University for my Masters in Marketing, focusing on Social Media.
While I have a freelance business doing design and illustration, my fine artwork has also become extremely successful, and has made a name for myself locally, as Raver Press. When I was starting my side business, an article in Entrepreneur Magazine featured me speaking of how worried I was putting myself out there as a new artist and designer. See article:
I have proven to endure, and my creativity overflows with passion. I want to share that passion with others as an artist and designer, but also, love teaching people to feel free and enjoy creating. It is a great way to release stress and anxiety.
My portfolio has many types of creativity, both digital and by hand. I borrow styles from throughout Art History and from designs found in nature. I also have a style and niche of my own. I have a great eye for color, detail, and space.
I can help you develop a niche of your own, or at least help you have an enjoyable evening. If you are near the Greene County region in Upstate NY or within a reasonable distance, I can do a private evening of teaching art for you or a small group in your home or a place of business. I can supply art supplies. You can provide hospitality, such as snacks or beverages to your guests. After looking at my scope of work, please email me using the form below of the type of art you are interested in creating and when would be a good time to discuss further, and I will call you at your convenience.
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I do not sell my art from this site as it is not set up for retail. Please use the links in the footer to go to my selling platforms. If there is something in particular you are looking to hire me to create, please fill out my contact form.
I WILL NOT do any commissioned work for anyone without a video or telephone chat before I start, with no exceptions. You will need to speak with me directly. I will also not do design or artwork without a written contract and a non-refundable deposit. A contract helps both of us, and a deposit ensures I do not do work and find myself ghosted.
If you do not fill the form correctly with the information I've requested to verify you are not a scammer, I will not reply.
Thank you!