Kathleen Kelly is a North Carolina based artist and designer focusing on a fusion of hand-crafted collaging and digital imaging to create high impact pieces exploding with color and texture.

Her artistic career began at a young age and was heavily drawing based for many years. During her undergraduate studies, Kathleen discovered her love of the camera which led to several years focusing on photographic studies. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design and went on to spend four years as the sole designer and assistant photographer for an upscale photography studio.

With a lifelong love of fabric, she completed her master’s degree at the NC State College of Textiles. While there Kathleen gained a wealth of knowledge, insight and creative ability. During her tenure she received accolades including the honor of designing the Pack Plaid, the official NC State Tartan. 

Subsequent to obtaining her master’s, Kathleen pursued a career in knit product development designing fabrics and products for the global bedding industry. A freelance designer since 2007, Kathleen has used her creative abilities to generate income while further developing her profession and craft. In 2018 she debuted as an exhibitor at Surtex, an international art and design licensing show.

A glimpse into Kathleen’s work is a momentary journey exploding with color and energy; experiments of hue, pattern and texture. By means of photos, scanned matter, varying media and found objects, Kathleen creates an ever-expanding collection of Artscapes. The pieces originate as cut and pasted collages and result in bold, dynamic wall art.