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. When approached in this way, artistic creation creates a path to inner well-being.
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 life is too precious to be spent performing in a contrived digital circus. But here and in my newsletters, by recording my discoveries and sharing my work, I hope to inspire you to step away from the digital world, breathe deeply, and re-engage with your physical senses.
Create with slow intention and find your own inner well-being.
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 am either in my library with a book, a cup of tea, my journal and my favorite pen, 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.
I am a founding member of the Artisans Cooperative, a values-aligned and member-owned handmade marketplace.
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 or prints, however, I am making plans for future offerings. Subscribe to my newsletter for announcements.
Can I buy your botanical playing cards?
My botanical playing cards are currently out of print. I may create a revised deck in the future.
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
