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. Remember, all works are copyrighted by Cyndy Kelso, and you can read more about that in my use and privacy statement. Prices are not posted as the cost can vary from a few dollars for prints to hundreds of dollars for art that is matted, framed and under glass. All materials used are museum quality, so you are assured of art that will last.
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 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 the original work of art,
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My favorite medium (currently) is Gouache 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 and 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.
Ceramics are a new medium to me. I was given art instruction in 2024 on how to paint blank ceramic, stoneware and other materials, and then set loose to see what I could create. The process is rather long, and can take several days to create one piece. This does not include the kiln firing time, which can take a day or more based on the temperatures needed to finish the colors and glazes. You never really know how the art will turn out, as the paints (especially for stoneware) do not represent the final color. The kiln process can also change how the piece looks. Sometimes, the colors are perfect, and there is no 'bleed'. Other times, the work will show slight variations, not intended, but still very beautiful in their own right. Use the link to enjoy just some of the work I have created.
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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?