Vicky Barone is a professional artist specializing in design & illustration for people who celebrate everything. Based in North Carolina, her designs can be found in stores and online nationwide. 

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ART THAT GOES BEYOND WORDS

Inspiring a more empathetic world through vibrant & playful artwork that fosters connection

MAKE CELEBRATING EVERYTHING AN EVERYDAY OCCASION

When words fall flat in life’s sentimental moments, we seek tangible ways to communicate and ensure the people in our lives feel loved and celebrated. That’s why I’m passionate about helping brands and people foster connections through bright aesthetics and heartfelt, humor-driven content. 

My vibrant and versatile art inspires intentional and personal moments among family members, friends, and even strangers—so you can make your corner of the world a little brighter. Because that’s the thing about kindness, there can never be too much.

My uncommon journey to becoming a full-time artist starts with two engineering degrees. However, in the early days of my professional endeavors, I realized I wasn’t meant to mathematically model groundwater for a living and felt a pull to something more free-flowing and creative.

I took a major risk and quit my stable job and taught myself the Adobe Suite of products. During those six months, my first digital portfolio pieces were born, and I never looked back. 

I’ve always been drawn to greeting cards and the power they hold to spread positivity and kindness. I started my work there—targeting manufacturing partners to share my work with and quickly became an exclusive designer for one of the most renowned companies. My first card was published in 1999. Since then, I've licensed thousands of designs and sold millions worldwide. 

As one of the industry’s leading designers and illustrators, I’m still driven by what inspired me back then: the opportunity to create connection and celebration in this world through art and sentiment. Working with major brands to curate exclusive products is my way to infuse colorful JOY into your life, and I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to do so.

MEET VICKY

the artist trusted by global brands to create visuals that deeply resonate.

Trusted By:

VB, AT A GLANCE

Lives in

Raleigh, North Carolina

COFFEE ORDER

Vanilla Latte

now playing

Ted Lasso

self- care

Spa Day

currently reading

Atomic Habits

also loves

Coaching Soccer

ALWAYS CRAVING

Chocolate Carmel

favorite place

The Beach

GO-TO PLAYLIST

Acoustic Guitar

The Pandemic Project that Inspired Compassion & Healing

In 2020, at a time when the world news of loss, shutdowns, and quarantine ran rampant, I knew the world needed an extra dose of kindness, compassion, support, and love. This mission to bridge connections in a hurting world turned into over 500,000 Kindness Cards gifted to people just like you, free of charge. 

Years later, these thoughtful notes still have the power to change someone’s day, brighten communities, and change the world when we need it most. 

KINDNESS CARDS


Thank you for designing these cards to share your compassion for people. My dad received a Kindness Card from a neighbor after he was diagnosed with cancer. I ordered a bunch to give out at the cancer center during his appointments. What a pick-me-up it will be for patients and families there.

- ANNEMARIE

I’m an ICU Nurse and I love these Kindness Cards. I plan to put them at our nurse’s station to encourage my coworkers and inspire them to uplift one another and our patients.

- LISA

I leave the Kindness Cards in various places to encourage people everywhere— from the mailman to the clerk at the store, and even tucked in the grocery shelves for the stranger that needs encouragement!

- AMANDA