Meet the Artist

Rhiannan Sibbald (Pronounced Ree-ann-in Sib-uld, she/her) is a full-time muralist and illustrator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is best known for her whimsical artworks with flat shapes, playful letterforms, energetic colors and joyful characters. Rhiannan’s creations invoke a childlike wonder that celebrates the magic found in nature and our communities. Though her practice spans a wide variety of mediums, Rhiannan’s focus is hand-painted murals, which can be enjoyed throughout Grand Rapids and a variety of children's museums, libraries, schools and communities across Michigan. Her mission is to make the world a little happier with each project.

EDUCATION
BFA in Illustration, Grand Valley State University, 2018

CLIENTS
Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. • Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum • Good Good Good • Modelo • Bridge St. Market • The Commons Lounge & Dining • Breakaway Music Festival • Kent District Library • Grand Valley State University • Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts • Uptown GR, Inc. • Pickford Public Schools • Sault Area Schools • Children’s Museum of Branch County • City of White Cloud • Gaylord Council for the Arts • Saugatuck Center for the Arts • Nirvana Yoga House

PRESS
MLive, REVUE West Michigan, Pure Michigan, Experience GR, 13 on Your Side, WoodTV 8, WNDU: 16 News Now, CraftSanity Podcast, GV NEXT

FUN FACT!
Rhiannan was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (AKA The U.P.) and is known to Michiganders as a “Yooper.” She grew up snowmobiling, ice fishing, canning food, and maintaining a wood stove to heat her home.

7 Years, 34 Murals, 13 Cities

AND COUNTING!

What clients are saying:

Rhiannan’s creativity, personality, and organization made her a joy to work with from start to finish! Her vision for our space was absolutely on-point. We were impressed by her talents upon booking, but more so after witnessing her process and work ethic. It’s rare that I turn over full creative freedom, but Rhiannan made it easy with this project.”

-Katie, Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum

Rhiannan listened intently to the ideas we shared during the building walk through and was able to create the perfect mural design to welcome visitors to our building while expressing our district spirit and pride. Rhiannan is completely organized, efficient, and timely with any requests, and her creativity is off the charts.

-Angela, Pickford Public Schools

Rhiannan is a creative unicorn with a style that is loose and carefree. This is wonderfully juxtaposed by her orderly approach to her projects and all the effective communication, meeting of deadlines and final delivery of artwork that goes with it. If you have a project that could benefit from her visual creations, reach out to her now, before she becomes booked way out.

-Brad, Kent District Library

Rhiannan provides excellent one-on-one communication for personalized designs and has helped us keep our business funky! Her designs have exceeded our expectations and she has always been prompt with requests and re-edits. We would highly recommend Rhiannan for all your branding needs if you’re looking for a professional, innovative & stylish edge!

-Amy, The Commons Lounge & Dining