Who is Kasey Rainbow?
My story is a long one - and one day, I plan to tell it. But for now... here is the abridged version.
My name is Kasey Rainbow. I am 'Mum' to one amazing little girl and a whirlwind of a wife to a cool and calm husband. I love to eat, but I cannot cook and I love to dance, but I do it badly. I laugh loud and sneeze even louder.
And yes. It is my real name.
How did I get here?
I have always been an artist at heart, but with no formal training or qualifications I truly believed my love of creating could only ever be a hobby. However, my journey took a vibrant turn in 2017 when I discovered a new love of digital art. YouTube tutorials took on the role as teacher and guided me - the over eager student - into the world of textile design.
This newfound passion sparked a realisation in me - my dream of becoming an artist could in fact, become reality. I hung onto that spark for dear life and in February 2020 took the ultimate plunge. I quit my ‘safe and secure’ office job and embraced the unpredictable yet fulfilling path of a full time artist.
I have only been working in the industry for a few years, but in that short time I have had some amazing opportunities come my way and have been lucky enough to work with some fabulous businesses - big and small.
My Why
My purpose in life has always been to be kind and live bright.
I have suffered from mental illness since I was 18 years old, and this has formed a huge part of who I am as a person. Many times during my darkest periods, I would look to art in a bid to inject some happiness into my world. It has helped shape me into the human I am today and it brings me so much joy knowing my art is helping others by doing the same.
As someone who often felt lost in this big wide world, I found my colourful space online and have built a beautiful and loyal community. Without their encouragement, I would not have gotten to where I am today and I am forever grateful to them.
