Charles David Kelley My Journey as a Painter
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Why another ART website? Picasso once said, “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” I can imagine that if he were alive today he would keep a website. This idea of ‘diary-keeping’ is the closest reason I have for creating this site. The images remind me of times, places, people, thoughts and emotions I experienced when the pictures were created. I love to paint and I love sharing what I love. Some are surprised to see I have several painting styles. This is probably because, though I have made more than 300 paintings, I consider myself a learner on a journey. I started to paint six years ago when I turned 50. I’m always trying new things. I’m a positive person and I appreciate a great variety of musical, literary and artistic styles. I approach playing the piano the same way. I love various genres and I have several styles of playing, depending on my frame of mind or mood. Numerous paintings listed here are for sale. Many have been sold or given to people I love. I am including paintings that are no longer available because they are and always will be a part of who I am. I am not a commercial artist. I paint because I love painting, not for the purpose of selling. In fact, it is not easy for me to sell a painting, especially if a wonderful memory is associated with its creation. But life is life with real needs, so I must get over that nostalgia and sell any way. So, when people want to buy, and if I can part with a given piece, I am willing to sell. My miniature schnauzer, Chica, was a wonderful little friend. It was great fun painting her portrait. Many have asked if she sat still for the portrait. The answer is ‘yes’...just long enough for me to take her photo. I call this picture “The Essence of Chia”. She was always begging for food. Though Chica is no longer with us, I get to enjoy her portrait...and her memory...whenever I am home.
WHY DO I PAINT? Painting is my ongoing journey to experience, express and share values that are intrinsically important to me...creativity, beauty and peace.
SELF PORTRAIT 2005 10 x 8 inches 20.3 x 25.4 cm
SELF PORTRAIT 2006 Fragment of a larger painting
‘Fauve Chuck’ 2007 A portrait of myself by my fellow artist, Jake Dorr
SELF PORTRAIT This self portrait is a fragment from a larger 2006 painting of a 1986 photo of my 4 year old son, Phillip, and me stacking firewood. This used to be a favorite activity for both of us.

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