For Carley, art was never just a hobby—it was a language. A way to express the emotions she couldn’t put into words. A form of storytelling that carried her through life’s highs and lows. From the moment she picked up a paintbrush, she knew that colors, textures, and movement on a canvas spoke louder than anything she could say.

It all started where she painted whatever she could get her hands on—shoes, clothing, murals—anything that would hold the weight of her creativity. She poured her heart into every stroke, but deep down, something held her back. It wasn’t her talent, nor her passion—it was her mindset.

For years, Carley felt like she was standing on the edge of something great, but fear of failure, judgment and self-doubt kept her from taking the leap. She wanted to grow, to push her art beyond what she thought was possible, but the uncertainty of what that risk would mean was always the loudest prevailing voice. Until one day, she made a choice.

She set her ego aside, embraced the opportunity to join a team, and opened herself up to learning, collaborating, and taking risks. With the newfound confidence of being able to learn and experiment within a team, Carley has been able to discover her own unique voice and pave a way forward as a solo artist; Painting for podcasters, entrepreneurs, and visionaries across the world.

What started as a small undefined vision of being able to make art as a living, slowly grew into an Etsy shop, and now, with ColorCarley.com she's moving full speed ahead into the dream she once only imaged.

But her greatest masterpiece isn’t just her business—it’s the life she’s building. With her two children, her world, her everything, and her incredibly supportive husband, who has been with her through every step, Carley has learned that success isn’t about rushing to create—it’s about slowing down to speed up.

Now, she’s no longer mass-producing designs that don’t speak to her soul. She’s tapping into her authentic artistry, creating sneakers that hold purpose, power, and presence. Every sneaker she paints isn’t just an accessory—it’s a statement. A voice. A reflection of the person wearing them.

So don’t just create your brand. Don’t just speak your brand. Wear your brand. Wear it boldly. Wear it loudly. Let the world see what you stand for.

This is ColorCarley. And this is only the beginning.