Meet the Artist
To hear something asks very little of us. To listen places our entire being on notice.
-Terry Tempest Williams
Artist. Counsellor. Mountain Dweller. Animal lover. Believer in magic.
I grew up playing in the sage-covered hills of the Okanagan Valley. My cousins and I spent entire days biking, building, and wandering. As a teenager, I sought solace in those same hills. The scent of sage and clay after a summer rain, the chorus of crickets and bees, the sudden rattle of a snake, and the silent gaze of deer grazing in dry grass—these spoke deeply to my senses.
I've always drawn.
In Art School I studied photography and video editing.
In 2009 I decided to have a romantic winter in the Kootenay mountains where I taught myself how to paint.
As it often goes, one winter turned into 15. I fell in love with the landscape, the community, and with painting. I had the honour and opportunity to have multiple solo public gallery shows, mural & book projects, and pop-up art events.
Studying Art History has taught me that being an artist requires devotion to one's work, where curiosity and endurance are necessary and ultimately nourishing.
Psychology has taught me that we can rewire our minds and habits and become who we want to be in this life.
Animals have taught me the power of authentically being oneself.
It's my hope that my work evokes a sense of calm, connection, spaciousness, and whimsy.
Enjoy.
Here's what my collectors say
"experiencing this art gives my heart medicine, a steady incline of warmth, appreciation for the creatures who adorn my walls, and the talent which sources the wild and conveys it thru this medium. the dedication, discipline, and devotion of this artist inspires me. collecting over time, i witness her evolution via this dedication. perhaps more magic is in my life, as i open and receive the magic conveyed thru Steph. i feel tapped in to a continuum through this work."
- Hamsa, British Columbia
”My partner and I purchased an original piece of (Stephanie's), which we love so much. It hangs over our bed and we see it everyday.
We've collected a couple other pieces over the past few years, and I just ordered a small print that is going to be the flip-side of my letter to him on our wedding day this summer...."
- Danya, Washington
First off, I absolutely LOVE this ('Return to Joy' giclee canvas) print. The quality is wonderful, it was packaged well and shipped quickly. Stephanie creates the most magical, uplifting art and I wish I could fill my entire home with her paintings. Thank you!
- Sarah, Ontario
This (12" x 16" print) is gorgeous. The artist let me know as soon as it shipped and was so incredibly nice. I got this as a birthday gift for my best friend and it couldn’t be more perfect! I highly recommend anything Stephanie Kellett. She is extremely talented! I’m so happy I stumbled upon her work!
- Tiffany, Washington