barb kelly
creative
design, art direction and illustration
Barb and I have worked on nearly ten projects together. She is endlessly creative, truly collaborative, and her broad experience and positive problem-solving attitude have helped us over many a hurdle. I should also mention that she works magic with Photoshop! Quite simply, it's a pleasure to work with Barb, and I would highly recommend her to art direct or design your next project.
- Karen Li, Editorial Director, Owlkids Books
Barb is creative, enthusiastic and full of light and energy. These qualities, with just
the right amount of perfectionism, combine to make her a wonderfully talented designer. Her Photoshop skills are second to none and she consistently offers ideas
that solve problems and fulfill creative visions. Barb's attention to detail means
always having a successful end product. She is supportive, passionate and a
dream to work with!
- Angela Johnson, Project Coordinator
Barb and I worked on many projects together, from picture books, novels and information books, to marketing and advertising pieces. She is so very astute and
skilled with everything she turns her hand to, from design to art direction, and even in the heat of deadline pressures is an absolute pleasure to work with. Barb is the real thing -- a great designer -- and also a smart, delightful person you want to work with because it is fun.
- Sheba Meland, publishing consultant,
and former President, Owl Books & Maple Tree Press
I was referred to Barb almost twenty years ago by another graphic designer. Since then she has proven to be a design genius who can be counted on to deliver great results on time and within budget. She has also, over the years, become a friend. Her incisive mind (she understands right away what you need), awesome technical skills, and continued reliability make her great to work with ... but her warm personality and witty humour make it an absolute pleasure to work with her.
- Tony Hicks Photograph
Barb is an out-going generous person whom I loved and trusted on first handshake.
This past fall I engaged her to do the layout for the last book in my trilogy.
She gave me a quote and stuck to it!! This was amazing as she went over and
above-board by tweaking some of the text and putting the art work in the proper
places and appropriate sizes. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final result.
Thank you,
- Pamela Meacher, Artist and Author
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