About Me
I believe creativity is about the process and requires a knowledge of materials that is gained through slow, repetitive practice plus a good deal of play and experimentation.
I am a multi-disciplinary creative who works in traditional mediums and Adobe Photoshop. My art involves water-based media on paper, slow hand-stitching, and garden photography. Sometimes I sell what I make.
I am also a writer of stories and poems about history, nature, ghosts, and adaptation.
My social media presence is limited because I believe in living a good life and my time is too precious to be spent performing in a contrived digital circus.
By recording my discoveries and sharing my work here, I hope to inspire you to step away from the digital world, breathe deeply, re-engage with your physical senses, and create with slow intention.
Floral in Gouache
Digital Repeat Patterns
My Inspiration
Most of my inspiration comes from walking in gardens, along lakeshores, and in art and archaeology museums. I have a BA in history, an AAS in graphic design, and I love thinking and talking about how old objects tell stories and how history and the arts are relevant for a healthy society.
When I’m not in the studio, I could be in my library with a book and a cup of tea, or I could be out in the garden fussing over my flowers. My gardening goal is to have as many daffodils in my yard as possible.
I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an adorable husband who makes a wicked latté, a daughter who is away at graduate school, and a fetching-obsessed cattle dog with an attitude.
Please contact me with any inquiries about my work.
Winter Dog Walk. Copyright ©2020 Kelly Jo Anderson. All Rights Reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy your art?
Right now, I am not selling any original art, however, I am making plans for future offerings. Subscribe to my newsletter for announcements.
Can I buy your quilted pillows?
I am making plans to offer my one-of-a-kind quilted pillow covers for sale in the future. Subscribe to my newsletter for announcements.
Can I buy your botanical playing cards?
My botanical playing cards are currently out of print. I may be working on a revised deck. Subscribe to my newsletter for announcements.
Are your surface pattern designs available for sale or licensing?
Some of my designs are available for purchase by established businesses only. Please contact me about your interest.
Do you create bespoke surface pattern designs or artwork?
I would consider bespoke work for established businesses only. Please contact me and I would be happy to discuss your ideas.
Do you accept commissions?
I have limited availability for commissioned work. Please contact me with your idea and timing and I will be happy to chat with you about any available options.
Do you still teach watercolor workshops?
I am not teaching workshops at this time. In 2021-2022, I taught special watercolor painting workshops at the Watercolor Cafe on Mackinac Island. You can find out more about those workshops here.
Publications and Collections Featuring My Work
UPPERCASE Magazine 53
Pandemic Zine Collection
Poetry
