Hi, I’m Kelly - a graphic designer with a knack for illustration. I live near Harrisburg, PA with my partner, Jonathon, our three spunky kids, and our five chubby, snuggly cats.

I enjoy all parts of the creative process, but conceptualizing with clients is my favorite. I am a true people person and I’m eager to help clients crystallize their message and show them how their project can take shape.

As a freelancer, I have enjoyed working for an eclectic group of clients including authors, business owners, online content creators, places of worship, non-profits, and non-professionals who like my illustrations and commission their own.

I design under the moniker Kaboom Kelly, a name inspired by a bright green Covergirl eyeshadow. My hope is that the name speaks to my bubbly personality and reflects my desire to make a meaningful impact.

(Newspaper clipping) Baby Kelly with what I can only assume is a very colorful paper plate puppet.

Whether I was illustrating an essay for school or sculpting elaborate boats out of aluminum foil to float in puddles, I have always loved to draw and create. My family encouraged my artistic interests and in 2006, I earned a design degree from the Art Institute of York.

In 2018, I founded a self-development group called Victory League that focuses on personal growth and community outreach. Our tight-knit group provides a chance to share ideas and concepts, support one another, and do some good as a team. Leading our monthly meetings at Panera or on Zoom, this group has helped me to discover and develop my strengths as my fellow Leaguers do the same.

(Photo) Collecting roadside litter in Lancaster County as part of Victory League’s Adopt-a-Highway commitment.

I have a ton of creative hobbies, like painting, designing furniture, woodworking, jewelry-making, creative journaling, sewing, costume-making… my craft room is just about overflowing at this point!

I also enjoy documentaries, learning (about pretty much anything), trying not to kill my plants, singing, playing ukulele, organizing things, and hosting theme parties and craft-making days.

(Photo) Here I am posing lovingly with my first woodworking project.

Thank you for visiting and for sticking around to learn more about me. Please reach out if I can help in any way.