Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface (support base). The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. Pastels are a unique painting medium in that the colors are mixed on the paper by overlaying or blending, rather than on a palette. Gary Kelley is a great artist from Cedar Falls, IA who specialises in Painting, Fine Arts and Illustration. Here is a stunning showcase of Pastel Paintings by Gary Kelley for your inspiration.

About GARY KELLEY:

Gary Kelley received his degree in art from the University of Northern Iowa, began his career as a graphic designer and art director before becoming an illustrator in the mid-1970′s. He has received awards from the New York Society of Illustrators including the Hamilton King Award in 1992, National Booksellers Association, Print Magazine, New York Art Directors Show, Los Angeles Society of Illustrators,Bologna (Italy) Book Fair, and others. His clients include NewYorker Magazine, Rolling Stone, Playboy, Atlantic Monthly, Time, Newsweek, GQ, Franklin Library, CBS Records, NFL, Santa Fe Opera, and many major publishers and advertising agencies.

He recently completed two 70-foot murals for the renovated Barnes and Noble Bookstore on 5th Avenue at 48th Street in New York City. In addition to his professional work, he has lectured widely, including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., Society of Illustrators, San Francisco Academy of Art, Ringling School of Art, and Syracuse University, to name just a few.

 

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