After over a decade working as an engineer and consultant, Krystal made the bold decision to leave the corporate world and follow her passion for art and self-expression. She saw a need for more inclusive and relatable creativity and set out to fill that space with work that reflects the world as she sees it: aesthetically pleasing, intentional, and meaningful.
Since launching Kaleidadope in 2017, her distinctive greeting cards, gifts, and illustrated decks have been recognized by major publications and can be found in retailers across the country. She is a published author and teacher with Hay House, known for exploring the duality of spiritual and secular themes. Her work often encourages reflection, authenticity, and alignment. She’s also successfully launched numerous Kickstarter campaigns and was chosen as part of the 2023/2024 cohort of the Community Advisory Council.
In recent years, Krystal has reconnected with her love of painting, adding fine art to her growing creative resume. Influenced by pop culture, nostalgia, graphic design, and her childhood in the ’90s, her paintings use bold color and minimalism to convey depth and layered symbolism. Through acrylics, she explores Black culture, healing, and identity from a millennial perspective with a style that’s both modern and timeless.
Krystal is currently based in the Washington, DC metro area, where she continues to build a creative legacy that blends intuition, innovation, and purpose.
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