THE STORY BEHIND DEARTIS KEY CREATIONS

Key is a local Philadelphia traditional painter, mixed media artist, and founder of DeArtis Key Creations . In 2016, she rediscovered her passion for art while seeking release from her depressive mental health struggles. She found that redirecting her focus to creativity, resourcefulness, and community enabled her to thrive in ways she wouldn't have previously imagined. 

Through her creative intricacies, Key uses themes of texture and movement to evoke curiosity and emotions in hopes of enticing each viewer to stop and take a second look. In the future, she hopes to partner with cannabis business leaders across the country to
help minimize waste related to the cannabis industry and encourage creativity.