Meet the Maker is a new series of features highlighting some of the most amazing makers across the North Shore! We will be featuring a handful of new makers every Monday to hopefully help mitigate the added financial strain that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the creative community. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook as well!
Meet Kelly of Five Owls Gallery!
IG: @fiveowlsgallery
FB: Facebook.com/fiveowlsgallery
Etsy: Etsy.com/shop/fiveowlsgallery
In your own words… what do you do? Describe the thing(s) you “make/create”
I am an artist creating images with a single line using the blind contour method. Using this method, I create images without lifting my pen from the paper, while not looking at the paper until I am finished. I then add color afterward with paint. I really enjoy creating images of animals using this method. Blind contour allows a certain freedom, while still letting the subject’s true essence to shine through.
Another subject that I love is architecture and city scenes. I post all of my work on Instagram primarily and don’t have a website at this time, but I would love to be commissioned to create pet and architectural images for people.
The world is curious — what inspires you to “make/create”?
I am a very visual person and find inspiration every day in the zest my animal companions have for life. I love playing with colors when creating animal portraits as well as cityscapes and I find color to be a unique way to play with light/shadow.
I have my BA in art history and love learning about art. By creating art, I get to play into my intellectual curiosity by learning more about the subject I am drawing/painting, whether it is an animal or a particular city scene.
What do you think could help everyone in this challenging time?
Just keep your head up. I am in an art block lately, so when I feel the slight desire to draw something, I jump on it, even if it’s just a quick sketch. Keeping it simple allows my brain to keep calm and art on.
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