https://www.shelbyholmes.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a80d3bd1a932043097d862/25583e24-5d27-4f26-bade-b82c92a7bd97/IMG_8402.jpg https://www.shelbyholmes.com/about daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a80d3bd1a932043097d862/4193411b-4ee5-4610-aa5c-0ef6683110b1/Untitled+-+May+31%2C+2025+21.18.jpg About - About Me. Hi, I’m Shelby Holmes a queer graphic designer and illustrator based in Long Beach, CA. With a background shaped by five years of design education and hands on client work, I specialize in branding, thoughtful logos, social media graphics, and event posters. My creative journey has also led me to launch my own illustration focused business, where I’ve connected to my local community and continued to explore personal storytelling through art. 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