Kelly Charles
Artist’s Statement
My art is a reflection of my love for animals and my unwavering dedication to the creative process. It is my hope that through my paintings, I can share a piece of my soul and the beauty I see in the world around us.
Biography
Born in north-western Tasmania, I am now living my best life in beautiful Toowoomba, Queensland.
Life without art is not something I could ever imagine. I recall my father saying to me years ago that he lives to eat. Well, I'm sure that's not me although I do love a good feed, but I do know that I live to paint. Every day I want to get my creativity on and whilst it's not always a work of art, I am creating and that feeds my soul.
I have a deep love of dogs and purely by accident, I fell into the world of painting portraits of dogs. I regularly paint commissions of a variety of family pets, from much loved chihuahuas to the everyday mutt.
I live with my photographer husband who now frames all my artworks.
Influences
Margaret Olley
Wayne Thiebaud
Marjorie Hicks
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Kelly Charles
The Twins
40.6 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm Framed: 43.5 x 33.5 x 60 cm Oil on clayboard framed in Tasmanian oak $380.00
Kelly Charles
Howie
30.5 x 30.5 x 5 cm Framed: 34.2 x 34.2 x 5.5 cm Oil on Canvas Framed in Tasmanian Oak $360.00