BIOGRAPHY

New Zealand artist Kellie Edwards creates oil paintings and pastel paintings. 

Studying Art and Design full time at Auckland Technical Institute, finishing top of her class under the tutelage of Nancy de Freitas, Edwards then took up a scholarship placement offered to her by Auckland Society of Arts majoring in painting with critique from Ian Jervois, Sue Daly and Silvia Siddell.

Her work has exhibited in national touring exhibitions and she has won awards in national and international art competitions.

AWARDS

2023 Winner Pastel Artists of NZ "Purely Pastel" National Art Exhibition. The Unison Colour Cup.
2019 Juried as an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America.
2013 Winner Pastel Artists of NZ "Purely Pastel" National Art Exhibition. The Unison Colour Cup.
2013 Finalist Northland Art Award. Judge John Gow
2010 Runner Up Peoples Choice Northland Painting/Drawing Award.
2010 Most Popular Artist Northland Painting & Drawing Award.
2010 Finalist Northland Painting/Drawing Award. Judge John Gow.
2010 Third Place - Dry Category, Royal Easter Show
2008 Merit Award - Dry Category, Royal Easter Show
2007 Manhattan Art International Juried Exhibition 'Her Story' Winner

KELLIE'S PERSPECTIVE

Creating visual art is my passion. As well as a means of expression it is how I think and process ideas.

I prefer to focus on encouraging and ‘golden’ connections in relation to others, myself and my environment.

My aim is to create beautiful reminders to prioritise the moments that give the lift we need to nourish our spirits. Moments of awe in the landscape, moments of connection, special quiet moments of reflection and moments celebrating big leaps of faith - all points to remember and treasure.

Creating art helps me process my thoughts, sharing it and connecting with others is the reward. I am happy to provide quotes and information regarding commissions and workshops. Feedback and enquires are welcome.

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