Willow Tree

This painting was commissioned by a couple celebrating their 9th Wedding Anniversary.  The traditional ninth year gift is the Willow Tree so they wanted something unique to commemorate this special anniversary.  I had a lot of fun creating this painting.  Its peaceful yet the path leads to more adventures and opportunities.



"Willow Tree," 16x20, oil on canvas, commissioned

Sam

I really enjoy doing pet portraits in oil.  It brings them to life! This is Sam...a little belated post, but still wanted to share.  If you would like a pet portrait done please email me at paintingsbykelli@gmail.com .

"Sam," 8x10, Oil on Canvas

Annaliese

"Annaliese," 2x3ft, Oil on Canvas, Commissioned

Jazzy

Felt like painting a dog today, so I chose the beautiful Jazzy.  My dog, Lilly, has an Instagram account.  Shes a goofy and fun dog so I wanted a way to share her with everyone.  Instagram was the answer.  Her username is @lillytheaussie if you ever want to check it out and give her a follow.  This has opened a whole new world of dogs for me.  I have connected with some very creative photographers and dog lovers.  While I am just getting into photography (mostly of Lilly) my number one go-to for creativity is painting.  I love to paint and I love dogs, so that is prbably why you see so many dogs in my work!  So I decided to ask Instagram followers to tag their pups with #paintingsbykellidogs so I can have the chance to paint some of their lovely companions.  They are not obligated to purchase if I choose a photo, but they can if they would like to.  I am working paintings whenever I can get the time in between work and keeping Lilly entertained. Hope you enjoy the sweet face of Jazzy.

"Jazzy," 8x10, oil on canvas

  

Gigi the Giraffe

Enjoyed a morning of painting today.  This was my first attempt at a wild animal and it was pretty fun and different.  I have always loved giraffes.  They are very unique animals and I am always amazed, no matter how old I get, at how long their necks are.

"Gigi the Giraffe," 11x14 oil on canvas, $125

Be Brave

This painting was inspired by current events.  My heart hurts for the girls and their families in Nigeria.  This happens in many countries, including the United States, where women are taken and sold as if they were a commodity.  This painting represents the girls who are missing and in hope that human trafficking will one day be a thing of the past.

"Be Brave," 16x20, oil on canvas, SOLD

Simply Happy

Here is Lilly the Aussie.  I did this painting from a photo I had of Lilly on a day that we were doing one of her favorite things-- playing ball.  It was just something fun and bright to get back into the oils again...its been too long.

"Simply Happy," 16x20, oil on canvas