Please contact Kelly for information about art classes
Kelly Kahn, a native of Albertville Alabama, has had a passion for art since childhood. At six years old she was drawing likenesses from book illustrations she enjoyed. Kelly practiced this interest in art mostly while sitting in the pew at church services. She then illustrated a cookbook during her middle school years which eventually led her in the career path of art and aesthetics.
After college, a career and licensing in commercial Interior Design in Birmingham, Alabama, Kelly eventually jumped into the painting world in 1997 and attacked portraiture. She has been teaching year round children’s art classes for nine years. Some of her students have won awards statewide as well as in their local school.
Workshops and classes with Dori DeCamillis, John Lonergan, Rollina Ogelsbay, Frances Jones, Les Yarborough and others helped to develop her talents. Kelly enjoys painting in the environment of her home and with other local artists.
Birmingham, Alabama is where Kelly makes her home with husband Richard and two daughters, Elise and Erin. Nationally known artist Jan Kunz and Winslow Homer have influenced her knowledge and work greatly. She paints in all mediums but particularly in oil and watercolor. Her subject matters have been figurative, architectural, landscapes, still life’s and portraiture.
ASSOCIATIONS:
- Mountain Brook Art Association
- Vestavia Art Association
- Hoover Art Alliance
- The Village Painters
EXHIBITIONS/GALLERIES:
- Camp Expo, Brookwood Mall Feb. 2010
- Village Painter Exhibit at David’s Frame and Art Jan. 2010
- Hoover Public Library Military Exhibit Nov. 2009
- Hoover City Hall Exhibit Oct. 19th – Dec. 19th 2009 – Hoover Art Alliance
- 1st Place Oil/Acrylic – Vestavia Art Show 2009
- Energen Art Competition 2009
- Mountain Brook Art Show – Crestline 2009 David’s Frame and Art Holiday Show 2008
- Overton Frameworks Holiday Show 2008
- Mountain Brook Art Association Holiday Show 2008
- Merit Award – Mountain Brook Art Show – Crestline 2008
- Liberty Park Art Show 2007
- Levite Jewish Community Center 2006
