Hello, I am Kristel Rico!

An interdisciplinary visual artist and designer from New Jersey. My work is experimental, embracing hand-rendered; combining painting, illustration and design to create an emotive experience. I often address mental health and self care in my work. I believe the arts to be therapeutic, and uses a range of media to transmit the experience to my audience. Outside of the studio, I spend most of my time outdoors, hiking, and taking long walks. I have an Associates Degree in Fine Arts from Raritan Valley Community College (2018) and a BFA in Graphic Design and Fine Arts at Rutgers University-Newark (Class of 2022).