“You paint because it feels good so swing easy kid.” These simple words from Jean Mosher, Kelly’s grandmother and teacher, have been the mantra for her life. From a life in the Canadian Navy to running a B&B Kelly has toured the world, celebrated diversity, and has painted all along the way.

She works with both acrylic and oil and lets the project decide which one should be used. Continually experimenting with new techniques Kelly’s style often changes from painting to painting. Her basement studio provides enough room for her larger works and enables Kelly to paint with reckless abandon when she uses the knife.

New to Windsor, Kelly has been busy within the art community. She held the 1st annual Paint Windsor last October and plans to create more venues to promote local artist. She also completed the mural at the Windsor Legion branch 9 in celebration of their 90th anniversary.

Over the past year Kelly has been working a new style with knives – it has resulted in an abundance of flowers and vibrant larger works. This style gives her a freedom in form – however it does take a lot of paint! She likes to choose the title first – then create the look.

You can see Kelly’s work at her home gallery at the Phoenix Hollow B&B.