
KEPT COLLECTIVE STUDIO
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About
At Kept Collective Studio, we specialize in creating enveloping murals, installations, and custom paintings that transform interior spaces into sanctuaries of warmth and wonder. Our mission is to elevate your environment through artistic expression, allowing your spaces to resonate with beauty and tranquility.
Our team is led by multi-disciplinary artist Kelli Ryan.
She has over 20 years of painting experience, a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute, and a Masters in Business of Art and Design from Maryland Institute College of Art . Kept Collective Studio works are infused with the same level of detail, expertise, and craftsmanship found in high-end galleries and public art installations. Kelli’s professional background includes serving as Lead Painter and Production Manager for Amy Sherald, the renowned artist behind Michelle Obama’s official portrait, as well as working alongside artists Mickalene Thomas and Jonathan Horowitz. This extensive experience enables us to execute projects of any style or scale, from contemporary to classical, ensuring each piece is a true masterpiece.
Clients
We have had the pleasure of collaborating with various clients, from residential homeowners to commercial businesses, helping them bring their visions to life through our unique and personalized designs.
Here's a review from Guisi a satisfied client located in NYC:
"Kelli (of Kept Collective) is so wonderful! She did such a stunning job with the murals for my kids Bedrooms. She really understood my vision and now the rooms are the focal point of our apartment ! Dreamy!"





