KELLY DODGE

BIOGRAPHY

Canadian artist Kelly Dodge regards her inspirations and artistic talent as gifts from God and considers it a great blessing to be surrounded by this natural world of beauty and discovery.  Each of her paintings has something specific to say, communicating both emotionally and spiritually the essence of creation in simplicity and truth.  Whether this versatile artist chooses to use pastel, gouache or mixed media she is able to breathe life into her subjects.  While it is easy to appreciate the precision with which she renders her subjects, it is the illumination she achieves that touches the heart of the viewer.  Kelly also demonstrates her versatility with a wide range of pleasingly unpredictable subject matter.

In what has been a whirlwind career as a professional artist whose first show was in 2001, Kelly has achieved much recognition internationally.  In 2003/2004 alone she was elected to full signature membership with the Society of Animal Artists.  The Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of Canada.  She also holds membership with the Worldwide Nature Artists Group and with Pastel Artists of Canada.

Her exhibition schedule has included such shows as the Southeastern Wildlife Art Exhibition, Charleston, S.C., Art for the Animal Kingdom, Bennington, Vermont, Natur'art, Montreal, the Easton Waterfowl Festival, Easton, Md., the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival and The Rainforest Foundation UK's Friends of the Rainforest, London, England as well as other select shows.  Her paintings can be found in private collections in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.

Kelly paints in her private studio in the home she shares with her husband Brad.  Ideally located in rural Lakefield, Ontario, nature's inspiration beckons at her door.