Kelly Harper Crosby is an artist specializing in oil painting and gouache illustration. She paints and draws the joys of life from her sunny studio located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Kelly has loved art ever since she can remember. Growing up, she spent hours playing with color: paint on canvas, ink on paper — even glittery crayon on the wall when she was very young! She earned a bachelor's degree in studio art and history, and studied classical realism and plein air painting at the Florence Academy of Art and London Fine Art Studios.

She began live painting and illustrating guest portraits at friends’ weddings and has cherished every opportunity since. It is so much fun creating works of art from life, especially those that celebrate special occasions in picturesque settings. To be able to do so alongside the incredibly talented team of artists at Cloud Studio Agency is such a blessing.

Her work aims to highlight the beauty and joy shared among loved ones in their favorite places. Kelly delights in the details that bring each piece to life — a soft brushstroke, a bright smile, a twinkling light. It is an honor to capture life’s most meaningful moments in paint and to create personalized keepsakes to treasure for years to come.