Kelly Morehouse Art
2011 Shows
The Art of Canadian Music - March 1 to March 25
An exhibition of contemporary portraits at the John B. Aird Gallery, 900 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario
Sponsored by the Portrait Society of Canada - "The 2011 member's exhibition will be a showcase of our members' portraits of Canadian Musicians."
Opening reception Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Kelly will be exhibiting her portrait of well-known Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster.
2010 Shows
The Little Picture ShowApril 2 - 18
2010 exhibition of contemporary portraits
- Canadian Olympic Athletes:
Artist's Statement:
The paper I chose has fibres that are visible, flowing, unhidden throughout the portrait, as a current that I feel portrays the flow of Tracy’s energy, of the water which she parts with her oars, the flow of her thoughtful, competitive nature, and of course, the flicker, the flame of the Olympic torch, The Flame Within, that draws together like minded athletes from around the world.
Click to read an article in the Enfield Weekly Press...
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Lasair A-Staigh chalk pastels and gouache |
Kelly and Tracy, Olympic Torch Celebration November 18, 2009 in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. |
Kelly poses by the portratit during the gala opening in March. |
the crowd at the Toronto opening...
Kelly had a great time at the opening...
some of the Olympic athletes with the artists...
About Kelly...
Kelly
Morehouse is an artist with a feel for the peaceful, the calm, and the
gentle. The art she creates reflects her attitude toward that which enriches
our lives without the clutter of today’s hectic world. People, nature,
contemplative abstracts and similar types of introspective subjects are her
usual focus.Born in Newfoundland, raised
in Kansas, New Brunswick & Alberta, Kelly returned to the east coast
that she loves. She
now lives with her husband, daughter and many beloved
critters on a hobby farm in the rolling hills of rural Nova Scotia.
Kelly studied art at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design in Halifax. Her work, for which she has won several awards, has been added to a number of private collections. She is a member of the Portrait Society of Canada and Hants County Arts Council as well as the East Hants Fine Arts Association, and for the past few years has shown her work in their annual Spring Show.
When not at work in her garret or in the barn, Kelly might be found taking photographs or acting on one of the local stages or in a visiting film.
Portraiture
Kelly is equally happy working in sittings or from a photo. If you don’t have a suitable snapshot, she will take one for you.
The work will be done in whichever media you and she together decide will best suit the subject. Timeframe is also flexible according to your needs and her availability. See Gallery samples...
"Reverie" - This winsome portrait has won several awards, including Best in Show at the 2006 East Hants Fine Arts Association annual show.
Illustration
Currently in the works, illustrations for a children’s story written by James Isenor titled, “Ishmal’s Cove” Check back for upcoming illustrations.
See Gallery samples...
If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint,"
then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.
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Kelly Morehouse, PSC, Mill Village
Nova Scotia, Canada 902 758-1594
kmorehouse@ns.sympatico.ca
