Kristy Rice wears many hats: entrepreneur, celebrity invitation designer, stylist...but her first love is watercolor...
Kristy Rice began her art career humbly, while hiding under the covers with a flashlight
as a 6 year old girl who just wanted to make art, literally day and night. It was
clear from the start...Kristy would make her mark on the world with a paintbrush.
For the last 19 years, Kristy’s personal obsession with paint and paper has evolved
into an innovative brand which garners global attention from media, celebrities and some
of the world’s most creative individuals. Along with a team of eight inspiring women,
Kristy continues to innovate in the worlds of styling, stationery, design, art licensing
and now authorship.
Kristy has transformed event stationery into a persuasive and compelling medium
that brings the power of artistic storytelling to countless worldwide. Even notable
celebrities like Sean Parker (Napster/Facebook), Jessica Simpson, Katy Perry and
Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls) selected Kristy to create art for their events.
Widely regarded as an industry tastemaker, Kristy’s styling skills have been sought out
by outlets to produce creative editorials at some of the worlds most famed venues.
Recent projects include a multi-day editorial shoot on location at The Greenbrier in
West Virginia; a Botticelli inspired celebration for Bridal Guide Magazine; a Monet
inspired editorial in Normandy, France; and a nine page Yellowstone National Park
shoot for Destination I Do Magazine.
Kristy’s work has been credited in People Magazine, OK! Magazine, Good Morning America, New York Live, The Knot, Inside Weddings and Brides Magazines, Vanity Fair, Martha Stewart Weddings, Flutter, You and Your Wedding, Brides UK along with countless blogs.
Kristy’s artwork has graced the products of well-known paper brands like EnvelopmentsŪ and Papyrus. Lifestyle brands like BHLDN (Anthropologie), Kirklands, Target and TJ Maxx offer products featuring Kristy's unmistakable artwork.