Original paintings by Jamee Linton Kelly

Jamee Linton-Kelly, originally from Aiken, SC, obtained her MFA in Painting and BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Jamee has exhibited her work in Venues in both the United States and Europe including: Paris, London, Dublin, Portland, Seattle, Atlanta, and New York. Her work has received special attention in a number of publications including: The New American Paintings, Picture Perfect, The Atlanta Magazine, The Portrait of Portland Magazine, and The Oregon Home Magazine. Her paintings have also been featured on HGTV's "Deserving Design". Jamee was also nominated for the 2011 Contemporary Northwest Art Award through the Portland Art Museum. Jamee currently resides in the beautiful, sometimes rainy, city of Seattle, WA. 

I use many different mediums, such as oil, watercolor, acrylic, fibers, and mixed media; to name a few. I believe that working in a single medium can be restrictive to my artistic process and creative exploration. Each idea manifests in its own individual style and is complimented by the choice of  materials.

My art work  is a journey through my life and experiences. They seek to define my emotions and display the process of creation. Each painting is a balance between planning and spontaneity. Like the tide this balance ebbs and flows from one extreme to the other. I allow each piece to create it's own path even if it strays from my initial vision. Natural elements are by far one of my truest inspirations. I love the moods that nature provides and I capitalize on that in my work. Color is also a huge love and source of inspiration. I love how the use of color and color combinations can create mood and energy flow within a piece.