{"title":"Beverley Kelly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-height: 300px; max-width:55%\" src=\"https:\/\/helloart-prod-bucket.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/artist\/beverley-kelly\/beverley-kelly-profile.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A painting brings beauty into the world, and into our homes, ignites our senses, and creates a narrative. It has the power to spark personal reflection and shared conversations, often transcending barriers.” BLK\r\u003cbr\u003eBev’s original paintings explore the amazing natural treasures found throughout the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, but also awe-inspiring beauty discovered during her travel adventures. Oceans, Marine Life, Forests, Lakes, Flora, and Fauna! Inspired by masters of post-impressionism, Van Gogh and Cezanne, Bev uses a subjective approach to painting, choosing symbolic colors, bold gestural strokes, and optical effects to evoke a thought-provoking narrative or an emotional response. \r\u003cbr\u003eThe Artist works mainly in acrylics but also engages in a variety of art media and forms. Since childhood, Bev has expressed her view of the world through art. An award-winning artist, she studied Visual Art, Drama and Education at U of Saskatchewan, U of Calgary, and the Elam School of Art, U. of Auckland, (A Conceptual Art School). Over the years she has taught in her home and in educational settings in Canada and overseas.  Bev especially enjoys teaching classes for students with varying needs and from culturally diverse backgrounds. She enjoys painting theater sets, murals, and engaging in public art and art shows.\r\u003cbr\u003e “Creativity is essential to everyone’s holistic wellbeing. Art as therapy gives purpose to my art so that art is no longer just aesthetic; Art transcends barriers.” BLK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eARTIST’S STATEMENT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince childhood, I have searched for ways to express my view of the world through art. I love to depict the amazing natural treasures found within Atlantic Canada, but also in my travel especially in Europe, New Zealand, Northeast Together we share responsibility for taking care of our natural surroundings.  \r\u003cbr\u003eI am inspired by the masters of post-impressionism, and use a subjective approach to painting, choosing symbolic colors, bold gestural, strokes, and optical effects to illustrate a narrative and to evoke an emotional response from the viewer. \r\u003cbr\u003eThe knowledge I’ve gained through my varied education in the arts, theatre, teaching, and workshops have challenged me to explore and create visual art in a variety of media and genres. An award-winning artist, I have studied Visual Art, Drama, and Education at U of Saskatchewan, U of Calgary, and the Elam School of Art, U of Auckland, (A Conceptual Art School). I have taught in schools, civic programs and in my home studio since 1991.\r\u003cbr\u003eI especially enjoy working with budding artists who have endless imagination and unrestrained expression. This includes students all ages with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-herons-on-guard","title":"Blue Herons On Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20x20x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese amazing birds often live a solitary life and travel long distances during migration. As a child growing up on a prairie farm, I was always amazed to see one familiar blue heron return each year after a cold snowy winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverley Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43265841266791,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1777290748_69340.jpg?v=1777290770"},{"product_id":"pretty-bird-preening","title":"Coral Sea Companion (Sea Turtle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20x20x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful creature was spotted while freediving in an isolated area of the Whitsunday Islands on the Queensland Coast of Australia. He kept coming next to me seemingly wanting companionship, a back scratch or even a kiss on the cheek! An unforgettable moment that I was inspired to interpret with my signature palette of vibrant colors with a hint of metallic paint!  I hope he inspires you as well!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverley Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43266385903719,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1777291482_21311.jpg?v=1777291747"},{"product_id":"a-gift-from-nature-point-pleasant-park-halifax","title":"A Gift From Nature (Point Pleasant Park - Halifax)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24x30x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepicts an enormous solitary piece of driftwood sitting on the beach in a favorite gathering space for city dwellers. Its a mystery how it arrived on the beach with no sign of other driftwood along the shoreline!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverley Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43268298604647,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1777293216_61111.jpg?v=1777293819"},{"product_id":"pretty-bird-preening-1","title":"Pretty Bird' Preening","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48x48x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by 'Archie' the Macaw who loves to entertain. His favorite pastime is riding on his mom's shoulder while she rides on her 'one wheel' electric-powered skateboard!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverley Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43269550768231,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1777295437_83042.jpg?v=1777295473"},{"product_id":"suspended-in-time-and-space","title":"Suspended in Time and Space","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48x36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwimming with whale sharks while free driving is exhilarating and takes one to a surreal space in time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverley Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43269639962727,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1777295791_25042.jpg?v=1777295811"},{"product_id":"tropical-frenzy","title":"Tropical Frenzy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48x48x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of florals represents the beautiful botanical varieties found in tropical locations. They bring back memories of special occasions, travel adventures and put a smile on ones face and bring joy each time they are viewed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverley Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43270339035239,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1777296719_91753.jpg?v=1777296747"},{"product_id":"tropical-sunset","title":"Tropical Sunset","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed media on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30x20x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe red water contains texture with sand as a paint ingredient. A personal photo I took while walking on a secluded beach in Fiji. This scene could be captured in many locations; however, the sunsets and sunrises in Fiji are absolutely stunning! A fisherman was sound asleep in the boat with just his feet showing. 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