I started doing vendor events in my area, offering only handpainted signs. One of the first "big" events I did was the Taylorsville Apple Festival and it rained like crazy that day. Needless to say, it broke me in real well to the vendor life.

This was a HUGE turning point in my career as an artist. In 2019 I went on a mission trip with my church to Romania. We went and stayed with the Finding Hope Ministries. This ministry holds a special place in my heart for many reasons but that's a story for another time. I went on this trip to be with the kids and help work on the missionary quarters, I had zero intentions or expectations to paint. They knew I was an artist and one day they asked if I wanted to paint on the walls. At this point, I had never painted on a large scale. The largest I had done was a big canvas. I was intimidated to say the least, but I did it! This opened up a whole new avenue for my business when I realized I was capable of painting on a larger scale! Before I even got back to the States I had two mural jobs lined up.

I ditched "Art By Keyley Shae" and "Keyley Shae Design Co" was born! This was when I made the transition from a little, fun, side hustle, to a professional business.

I graduated college with an associate in Advertising and Graphic Design

I made the transition from only selling on Etsy to opening my very own website!

I celebrated 5 years in business. Since 2018 I told myself if I could just make it to my 5 year anniversary then I knew I could make it and I did! We are still going strong and every day I thank God for this gift and all he has given me! I will never take any of this for granted!