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(3.63 - 234 votes)About Kelly:
Kelly Vivanco was born in Redondo Beach and grew up in front of a sketchpad with a box of colors in suburban Southern California. She received her BFA with honors from Laguna College of Art and Design in 1995. Kelly enjoys setting whimsy to work upon natural enigmas and pulls influence from animals, vintage photographs, children’s literature and the idiosyncrasies of dreams.
In 2004 Kelly became a Studio artist at Distinction in Escondido and maintains a working studio there still today. She has shown solo and in group shows at the California Center for the Arts Museum in Escondido, Distinction Gallery, Thinkspace, SURU, Subtext, DvA Gallery and Orange County Center for Contemporary Arts. Her work is held in collections across the U.S. and abroad.
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wow! your artwork is breathtaking. you have a great, great, great use of color and line. i really love it!
Comment by Lassie — July 31, 2008
These images make me feel like I am compelled to watch happiness being tarnished.
Comment by Ardeet — July 31, 2008
I love the color scheme and the use of shadows. I would love to see more.
Comment by Roger — July 31, 2008
I enjoy how the shapes are defined, yet seem to stream on. Its fun. and eye opening.
Comment by aj — July 31, 2008
Loved the painting of the birds. That made my day!
The one below has a fairytale quality to it that I enjoy.
Wonderful paintings! Where do you sell your work? Wait, I see your website…I shall find out.
Thanks for these.
Comment by Kellian — July 31, 2008
Love the style and simplicity of this painting. Can I have it?
Comment by djcj — July 31, 2008
I am IN LOVE with both of these paintings! They are a bit dark and mysterious, yet they don’t leave out a childlike innocense and sweetness.
Comment by Candice — July 31, 2008
Well thought out. Whimsical and eye catching. Great work.
Comment by Siberart — July 31, 2008
Love your use of color and shadows. I also love love loveeeee the antique feeling they give, but then a modern edge. Wonderful.
Barb
Comment by Barbara Buchanan — July 31, 2008
wow… just plain wow! I love it. Weird, beautiful… awesome!
Comment by Michele — July 31, 2008