Cyndy Kelso Art
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Welcome to my art site. I hope you will find my works charming and worth your time viewing. If you have interest in purchasing any art you see, please feel free to contact me or the gallery listed on the contact page. Remember, all works are copyrighted by Cyndy Kelso, and you can read more about that in my use and privacy statement.
My works are not NFT. When you purchase a NFT, you are buying a 'token' and do not actually own or physically possess the work of art. Here, you will purchase an original work of art (or a print of an original) created by Cyndy Kelso, not a 'token' of a jpeg you see on the internet. You can proudly display the work in your home or business, knowing you have possession of an original work of art,
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My FAV medium (currently) is watercolor. I create works based on my personal observations. I paint 'En plein air' (painting outdoors) or if weather is not cooperating, from 'subject' photographs I take. I return to my studio with the plein air or photos, and complete the work, taking time and effort to produce the tonal quality, colors and brush strokes that make the painting truly one of a kind. These works take time (often over several days or weeks) and are only signed when I feel I have created a work that represents the emotions and splendor I felt when I first viewed the subject. Please use the link to see more watercolor works.
Acrylic paints are another favorite medium I enjoy. These paints are water soluble, eliminating the need for chemical based thinners (aka: environmentally friendly). As an artist, I work with the paints, creating different colors, shades and depth. With proper application, a painting shows a '3D' effect, enhancing the viewers enjoyment. It can also be used as a substitute for watercolor paints, creating a similar effect, whether on canvas or paper. Thin paint, thick paint, wet and/or dry brush, wet or dry canvas are all techniques I use to create paintings.
In 'the old days' I would take a 35mm camera with film, set my aperature and speed, and take a photograph. All this, hoping the subject, composition and light were perfect. After processing the film, I would work in a dark room to create an image on paper, by exposing a negative to light for a specific time period. The results on paper were sometimes not as expected, so you would experiment until the photo was exactly as you wanted; representing your original view of the subject, in its light and natural element. Oh how times have changed...
Today, most who take photos use a camera built into their cell phone. Then, with use of an app, the photo is manipulated to whatever the photographer wants the image to portray. This final product doesn't always represent the natural composition. While I like to use these techniques for posting 'fun' photos to social media, I more commonly use a digital camera with an assortment of lenses and filters to catch nature at its best. These digital photos are then used to create some of my canvas or paper art works. Browse my photos, and perhaps you may see a few that were inspiration for my artwork viewed on other pages.
For many years, I have created decals, stickers, patches and prints of my artworks. These mediums focus on sharing my works with many admirers, not with just the few who have an opportunity to buy an original artwork. Photos you may see here are but a few of the examples made in the past. I created original art work shoulder patches for emergency service personnel uniforms and vehicles, Now, graphic designers whip out designs on computers much faster than my old fashioned hand drawn and painted versions. Hence, I only now create these if requested by the department head (Fire Chief, Police Chief, Sheriff, S&R, Posse). Most recently, I create stickers that profess my love for all things motorcycle, camping and outdoors. I also like to delve into the unknown; is Bigfoot real?
