KELLY GALE Artist * Radio Personality * Voice Actor * TV Host * Singer/Songwriter
Kelly's Art
WHAT ART MEANS TO ME....
Art is such an incredible means of expression. My painting, as in my music career has involved decades of study, experimentation and a substantial emotional investment. I find joy in the creation of each piece of artwork that has found its way into the hearts, homes, cottages, offices and now home offices of clients. The hope is to make people smile when they look at their painting. My signature whimsical textured style is simply my interpretation of nature and of life. Over the years I have to say I am so grateful that my artwork has been featured on television programs, in magazines, newspapers and in designer window displays. I have shown my artwork in Canadian and US Galleries as well as in Europe.
The Creative Process
Drawing & Texture
I would say that I am known for my large, whimsical, textured original paintings...the journey of an original piece of art begins with drawing the image on a canvas, then applying molding paste to begin to creating a sculpture like dimension and incredible texture. The molding paste has an icing like look when it is applied and once dried feels more like hard clay.
Adding Colour
The acrylics paints are mixed and applied with numerous brush techniques and the result is an uplifting, textured original piece. Many clients ask for a custom painting in tones from their existing space or they fall in love with an original piece at the Studio and decorate around it.
What I Love to Paint....Flowers
Floral & Garden Scenes
Flowers...Growing up in the floral industry, I was inspired by the incredible colour and texture of petals and leaves. I now enjoy bringing the flowers to life with textured mediums and acrylics on canvas.
Village Scenes
Blue Mountain Village
There is a whimsical magic about "The Village" at Blue Mountain. I was immediately inspired to try and bring some of that that magic onto canvas. Today, they have evolved into memory boards for families. I love to paint my own renditions of the village and also enjoy creating commissions for families of their favorite places...their memories of special times spent at Village. I enjoy working with Blue Mountain Village doing Live Art Demo's through the Summer and Fall months.
Apres Ski
Apres Ski Scenes
Après Ski time at a Private Ski Club or at Blue Mountain is truly a seasonal favorite for most skiers during the winter. It is also the inspiration for my "Apres Ski" themed paintings. I also enjoys doing commissions for clients!
NEW Serendipity Art
I just LOVE creating my new line of Serendipity Art. "Making happy unexpected creations by accident". It is such a fascinating technique and I never know just how it will turn out until it is created. I work with the latest interior designer tones and I don't sign the front of the canvas once complete as clients see something different in each painting whether it is hung horizontal or vertically in their space!