Keels Culberson is a native of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. She first realized her love of art when she underwent major hip surgery at the age of six and was in a full body cast for nine weeks. With the energy of a six year old and the inability to move, she channeled that energy into artistic endeavors and has been creating art ever since. She draws artistic inspiration from many places, such as the beaches of her hometown and from her travels around the world, including the landscapes of Italy, Greece, and Costa Rica.

In 2004 she graduated from Converse College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and Art History. Keels furthered her education at Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence, Italy and then went on to study Studio Art at the College of Charleston. Keels and fellow artist, Adrian Dorman, started Chambre¢ Designs a thriving small business specializing in hand painted furniture and murals. Keels also began Painted Pets by Keels, commissioned pet portraits and is a founding member of Ebb & Flow Art Co-op. You can find her work on display in the Gallery at Ebb & Flow Art Co-op in Murrells Inlet SC.