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Alice Kelsey’s artistic development extends back to childhood sketching sessions with her grandfather, through outstanding art instruction in high school, and courses in painting and printmaking throughout college. She has exhibited her work and received awards at regional and national shows and is a juried member of the Maryland Pastel Society.
Alice grew up in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. She received a B.A degree from Hamilton College focusing on biology and art and an M.D degree from Michigan State University. She lives with her husband and three children in a rural area near State College, Pennsylvania.
Artist’s Statement
I have always lived in rural areas and feel deeply connected to the forms and forces within the landscape. Working primarily in oil and pastel, I strive to convey the atmosphere of a particular time and place, the depth of the moment that caught my eye. I’m especially inspired by the ever-changing nuances of light and color in the landscape as they transform with phases of the day and season. I enjoy working on location with a backpacker French easel and minimalist supplies as well as in the studio from memory and evoked images.
Most of my paintings include a recognizable subject, but I’m predominantly interested in the interplay of color and form, not just representation.
These are some examples of Alice's work.
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