Kelly Finley

I teach art at Lake Catholic High School. In between my love for teaching, I try to find time for my own art. My first passion is painting with pastels. By using vibrant colors, I find everyday objects will take on new effects. These colors are so intertwined in the painting that most people do not notice them. I work with Winsor-Newton pastels, as well as Prismacolor Nupastels on colored pastel paper. I like to work with both landscapes and animals. I use animals that I am familiar with (some of which are my own) and places I have been to before. Many people also find these places familiar and like to discuss them. It is enjoyment to share my art with others.

Contact Kelly Finley at 440-286-9679 or 440-487-1969
or by email at kfinley@lakecatholic.org

Paine Falls - 18 x 22 inches, pastel, $25.00

St. Francis Cathedral - 24 x 26 inches, pastel, $150.00

Chardon Square - 20 x 26 inches, pastel, $85.00

Cougar - 20 x 26 inches, pastel, $175.00

Biographical Information

Residence
Chardon, OH

Education
High School - Notre Dame Academy
College - Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Education, 1990
Lake Erie College - M.S. in Education, 1998

Work Experience
Lake Catholic High School, 1993 - present

Art Experience
Licensed art teacher grades 9 - 12

Shows
Tri-County art show - Lake Erie College, Honorable Mention - acrylic painting, 2nd place - photography
AH SEAN members show
14th Annual Spring and Juried art show - Rabbit Run Community Art Association
Willoughby Art Fest
Concord Township Art Fest
Wildwood Cultural Center Arts Festival

Awards
Who's Who in America's Teachers

Commissioned artwork
I will do personalized artwork on request. Previously, I have done nature scenes and pet portraits, I also do beaded jewelry and create one-of-a-kind pieces for customers