Kelly says, "To me, a painting has to capture the drama and personality of the subject. I have learned so much about our natural world since I began studying wildlife. I have also discovered the abundance of wildlife I hadn't ever noticed in my own backyard: Deer, Blue and Night Herons, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Red-tailed Hawks, and Owls are just a few.

On my parents' Cape Breton property, I have discovered the Bald Eagle, Herons, Deer, hawks and owls, along with King Fishers, Loons, Seals, Osprey, Bob Cats, Coyotes, and Whales.

My current passion is painting animals in water. I love the abstract quality of reflections, shadows, and the pulse of the sea.

To some, art may be a hobby, a passion, or even a career, for me, art is my life. I take pride in every piece I produce and strive to learn and perfect my technique as I continue to explore the natural world around me."