Kelly E. James

I have been away from the website for a while but time away from my blog in no way reflects time away from art. Away usually means I am: thinking more than painting, problem solving, or gathering visual fodder by traveling or researching. It might also be that I am focusing on personal matters that need my energy and full attention. In this case, I have been in the process of re-accessing the scope and direction of my work, AND have personal matters that need my attention.
Today, however, I stayed at the easel most of the day working on a commission due soon. That piece is fun to work on and in line with my recent historical scenes. To add to the playfulness of the work, a couple of the figures will resemble friends. I will put it up for you to see when I can.
What has been on the back burner — and that burner was turned up during a recent travel adventure —  is a new series that will reconcile my love of working small with subject matter not traditionally expected. Looks good in my mind so I am about to move forward with it. If you’re interested, stay tuned.