Rachel Crosby, the artist behind Leanna Rae's Art is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in portraits and illustrations. Earned her BA in Communication from the University of Northern Colorado (2018). Crosby's work has afforded her various opportunities -- from local shows and featured articles. As an artist, Crosby works with acrylic and oil on canvas as well as mixed media. Her inspiration is creating art and educating the younger generation in hopes that they can relate and appreciate themselves in our world. Crosby lives and works in Denver, Colorado and continues to flourish in the creative spotlight not only as an artist but as an inspiration for the up and coming young professionals, while creating a narrative where WE are included.
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GROUP/SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018 - UNC Black Arts Festival
2019 - 73 Art Agency | Skybox "EscapeArtist"
2019 - Five Points Jazz Festival
2020- FIve Points Jazz Festival
2021 - The Remix Pop up
2021 - Black Love Mural Festival
2021 - Black Love Mural Festival the Remix
2022 - Five Points Jazz Festival
2022 - Not A Gentrified a** Art Gallery | NFA
2022 - Denver Art Museum | Local Artist Spotlight
2023 - Black Girl Museum Exhibit
2024 - Emerging Artist in Residency on Santa Fe
2024 - Rhino Summer Art Market
2024 - Boulder Creek Art Festival 'Street Wise' Artist Battle
PRESS
303 Magazine - Shout out Colorado | Emerging Entrepreneurs
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Voyage Magazine Denver - Rising Stars: Meet Rachel Crosby
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Heart & Soul Magazine - Rachel (Rae) Crosby the artist behind Leanna Rae's Art
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Canvas Rebel - Meet Rachel Crosby
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