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Kelley Patterson
Born 1954 in Austin Texas, Kelley Patterson knew from a very early age that he had a passion and a talent for drawing. Encouraged by his Mother and his School Teachers, Kelley entered and won many art competitions in Texas as a child and adolesent; Including the opportunity of Gallery representation at age 12. It was this Gallery owner that suggested to Kelley that he try his hand at painting in oils. It was then that Kelley knew he wanted to earn his living in the field of art. In his senior year of high school Kelley was awarded a art scholorship. Though, since he was already selling his paintings through several venues in the Southwest he decided to forgo College and stay in Texas.
Shortly there after Kelley took a position as and Illustrator in the local jewelry design company Art Carved. Kelley worked for Art Carved designing and Illustrating Jewelry for many organizations, companies, and venues, including Tiffany's and the NFL(superbowl rings). Eventually Kelleys work and attention to detail earned him the companies top artist's position " Director of Art" .
All the while, He continued to sell his paintings through local galleries and commissioned works. Included portraits are of several Celebrities and a portrait of president Johnson that hangs in his Presidential Library today.
Kelley was forced to take an early retirment from Art Carved in 1994 due to a serious back ailment.
For the next several years various back surgeries and long hospitalizations made it difficult for Kelley to paint; however, when the opportunity arose he did.
Though saddened at having to leave a job that he loved so much. Kelley saw his retirement as an opportunity to really focus on his fine art painting.
In 1998 Kelley Moved to Oklahoma. Having Native American blood in his heritage he spent the next couple of years exploring the art of Painting on Feathers. Kelleys Painted Feathers became very popular with collectors. Even after returning to Texas in 2001 Kelley continued to paint in this style.
Presently residing in Massachusetts - Kelley is enjoying painting the ever changing landscapes and seacoasts of New England. The lower angle of the sun in the sky creates a unique contrast of light and This almost prism like effect is beautifully reflected in artists' impressionistic style of painting.
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