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Kelli Folsom (born 1979) is an American realist artist. Her work is held in private and public collections around the world.
In 2019, Kelli founded the online school, Art Life School, and has written several books about painting technique and creativity. Kelli also hosts the art podcast Art Life Conversations.
Education
editKelli studied oil painting and drawing and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT in 2011.[1][2] In 2011, Kelli used the proceeds from her John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship to travel to Europe, where she extensively studied the old masters in Paris and Amsterdam.
Work
editKelli Folsom's work focuses on representational oil paintings in the genres of landscape and still life. Her main influences are: William Merritt Chase, Joaquin Sorolla, Frans Mortelmans, and contemporary artists: David Leffel and Gregg Kreutz.
Kelli has exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.[1][3]
Awards
editSelected awards include:
- Artist in Residence in Polkovnik Serafimovo, Bulgaria, 2011[3]
- John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 2010[1]
- Honorable Mention, Figurative Category, Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition, 2016[4]
- Award of Excellence, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition, 2017[5]
- Award of Distinction, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Women Artists of the West, 2017[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gangelhoff, Bonnie (15 February 2013). "Emerging Artist". Southwest Art. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Webster, Andrew (31 May 2017). "Featured Artwork: Kelli Folsom". Fine Art Connoisseur. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b "INDEX of PAST ARTISTS-in-RESIDENCE & GUESTS by YEAR". Griffis Art Center. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Awardees | Oil Painters of America". Oil Painters of America. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Webster, Andrew (5 October 2017). "Fast Times at Fine Art Connoisseur". Fine Art Connoisseur. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Woman Artists of the West 47th National Exhibition". McBride Gallery. Retrieved 10 May 2024.