Rafi And Klee Studios

We are so excited to see this art show have life breathed back into it! The Oil Heritage Art Show returns in 2026 with an exciting new format designed by Kaleb Lewis. Now an interactive town-wide event, Artscape invites art lovers to explore local businesses, collect stickers, and admire stunning artworks. It's a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and collaboration. Don't miss it! Find out more: https://rafiandklee.com/local_updates/the-oil-heritage-art-show-oil-city-2026/

We LOVE the humans who run these two Amazing Staples In Oil City! Join us this Wednesday, July 22nd, for a double celebration in Oil City featuring Woods & River Coffee's ribbon cutting and The Exchange’s birthday! Hear me awkwardly talk about creating the mural. Find out more! https://rafiandklee.com/local_updates/a-ribbon-cutting-a-birthday-and-a-whole-lot-of-art-in-oil-city/

Exciting news from Oil City! We will be featured in the upcoming Artist Interviews Watch Party, celebrating the vibrant local arts community. Join us for a night filled with creativity, inspiring talks, and camaraderie as we showcase heartfelt stories from talented artists. Come share this memorable experience! July 21st from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Rhoades Auditorium on the Venango Campus! Find Out More: https://rafiandklee.com/local_updates/were-headed-to-the-big-screen-join-us-for-the-artist-interviews-watch-party-in-oil-city/

Finishing the pile of forgotten creative projects in my art studio is one of the things we all face as artists. We all have a drawer or pile of shame. But there's no reason to feel shame! That's what we will be chatting about tonight and it is something I've been dealing with for the last 17 years as an artist. https://rafiandklee.com/patreon-posts/the-graveyard-of-unfinished-masterpieces-and-how-to-resurrect-them/

Our Patreon Schedule is available for our Rogue Fam. We've got a live stream tonight! https://rafiandklee.com/patreon-posts/july-2026-stepping-back-into-the-studio-slowly/

I realized something while I was laid out for two months. I’ve been working too hard. Right now, I am looking at myself closely, not just looking at this self-portrait on my desk, but truly examining where I am in life and making a conscious choice to pivot. I’m choosing to work less and create more… live more. Life is meant to be deeply enjoyed, and getting stuck in the exhausting loop of a relentless hustle is the absolute opposite of what any creative should do. True magic doesn’t exist in the grind, it lives in the play, the experimentation, and the joy of creating just for the sake of it. Here is to remembering to play daily and enjoy every moment you can. I don’t know what any of this is going to look like, but I am unstoppable when I set my mind to something.

When an original piece sells, it often feels like sending a piece of myself out into the world. While I’m incredibly grateful for the collectors who have supported me over the years, it always felt a little bittersweet that those images were essentially locked away from everyone else. Well, I’m finally doing something about it. https://rafiandklee.com/sale/unlocking-the-vault-releasing-rafi-art-from-my-4000-piece-archive/

Tonight’s the Night: Step Into “IMAGINATION” at The Exchange! Join us tonight, July 1st, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the grand opening of the "IMAGINATION" contemporary art exhibition at The Exchange in Oil City. Experience extraordinary art, connect with talented artists, and enjoy delightful refreshments in a vibrant atmosphere. This is a celebration of creativity that you won't want to miss!... https://rafiandklee.com/local_exhibitions/tonights-the-night-step-into-imagination-at-the-exchange/

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Oil Heritage Festival Art Show returns with an exciting new format: the "ArtScape" Walking Tour! Art will be showcased throughout downtown in local businesses, promoting community engagement. This no-entry fee event encourages all artists to submit works and celebrate creativity from July 22 to August 16, 2026. Join the fun! https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/call-for-artists-the-all-new-oil-heritage-artscape-walking-tour-is-here/

Hey creatives! The application window is officially OPEN for Oil City Mural Fest 2026! We are calling on 16 artists to showcase their skills live in Town Square on 2'x5' custom panels. Primed panels are provided, and completed murals earn a flat-rate stipend of at least $200. https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/call-for-artists-paint-live-at-mural-fest-2026/

Strut Your Stuff: The Wearable Art Fashion Show is Coming to Pipeline Alley! Get ready for an exhilarating creative event—the Wearable Art Fashion Show! Organized by The Artists of the Annex, this dazzling showcase invites everyone to express their artistic visions through wearable creations. With the theme "Express Yourself," participants can use any medium, transforming Pipeline Alley into a vibrant runway.

Attention Local Artists! We extended the Deadline for The "Imagination" Art show opening on July 1st at the Exchange. We would love for your art to be in this beautiful Show!

So much we do is fun as long as we don't turn it into "work." We’ve inherited a broken belief that our worth equals our output, but you are not a machine. Put down the badge of busy and tell your inner critic to take a hike, and let life be a little lighter today. Life is too short to not enjoy.

I’m Fine, It's Fine, Everything Is Fine, I’m Totally Fine... These are the words you might like to tell yourself when in fact you need to rest and recover. Well, I am apparently as stubborn as they come. I am on round two of stronger antibiotics and this time I am resting even when I feel "fine."

A massive thank you to all the incredible creatives who joined us at The Fallen Shoppe this past Wednesday, April 28th! The energy in the room was electric, and the vision for our community is clearer than ever.

Meeting tonight!!! Big News!!!

Sometimes, the most important conversation you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. “She believed she could, so she did.” Whether you’re embarking on a new journey, overcoming a hurdle, or simply need a daily touchstone of your own capability, this piece is designed to keep that fire burning. This hand-stamped, sterling silver spiral is a testament to the strength found in self-belief. I will be dropping it on our website soon. #SheBelievedSheCould #HandmadeJewelry #KleeAngelie