The Journey: From Artist to Experience Builder

I’ve been creating since I could hold a brush — from my first art show in 1st grade to winning a school-wide contest in 6th. Art has always been more than expression for me. It’s been a way to make people feel something. To tell stories. To bring ideas to life.

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In high school, I started blending art with business — painting windows, murals, and working with local companies to bring their spaces and brands to life. That’s when I realized something important: creativity could be a business. Art could build brands and shape how people experience a place.

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So I leaned into that intersection. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from East Carolina University (ECU), equipping myself with the skills to turn creative vision into experiences people can engage with, share, and support.

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That foundation — art, storytelling, and business — is what everything I build today is rooted in.

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Riley Mills Creative Co.

Riley Mills Creative Co. is a creative studio focused on public art, storytelling, and immersive experiences.

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What began as Art by Riley Mills has evolved into a studio that designs and delivers bold, high-impact projects — from large-scale murals and brand installations to original concepts and intellectual property.

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To date, we’ve completed 750+ projects for 250+ clients, including brands like Crocs, Chick-fil-A, Sonic, and University of Phoenix, alongside small businesses doing meaningful work in their communities.

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Our work lives in the real world — on walls, in public spaces, and increasingly as experiences that come alive through light, story, and interaction.

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Where We’re Headed

Our focus now is on building original, high-impact public art and documenting the process through film and content — showing what happens when imagination meets execution.

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We’re creating work that people don’t just see, but experience. Work that brings communities together. Work that lasts.

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This isn’t just a studio.
It’s a long-term creative platform built around emotion, story, and experiences that stick.

If you’re a brand, partner, or city looking to build something meaningful — welcome.
Let’s create something unforgettable.