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About the Artist

I have been creating art and writing stories since I could hold a crayon. Most of the subjects I enjoyed drawing as a child, I still enjoy painting: fairies, animals, flowers and trees. Since university, I have specialized in realistic fantasy portraiture and whimsical illustrations.

I earned a BFA in Painting and Graphic Design and continue to take  art courses in figure studies, landscape painting, color theory and portraiture. My preferred mediums are watercolor or colored pencil; however, I am happy to work with you to create your custom work of art. My illustrated works are typically a combination of pen and ink plus watercolor.

Influences for my work are drawn from a wide range of sources. From Medieval literature, folk lore and fairy tales, Victorian illustrators and modern graphic design, I love to take in all types of visual references for future use.

When I'm not painting, I enjoy gardening, vegetarian cooking and animal advocacy work. My current long-term project is an illustrated children's book.

Once in a while, I still work in crayon.

contact us: kellyb@mystwood.com

Kelly Barrett | Post Office Box 663 | Sparks, Maryland 21152 | USA
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