Kelly E Marra
Young Kelly hyper-focused on adding texture to her work. Digital Painting by Kelly E. Marra with Corel.
Original Photo By Kelly's Great Uncle, John Gallicano.
ABOUT ME
“I am an Artist. I’ve been driven to create from a young age – it is deeply woven into my being. Sharing the beauty of life, the land and our contribution to the pages of human history is important to me. I like depicting a moment in time that future generations will look back on and get a sense of who we were and what we liked to do in this time period on earth. Of course – I am only one small cog and believe strongly in supporting and nurturing other artists on their journey of telling the story from their unique perspective. I enjoy curating, teaching, jurying, and critiquing, as well as, volunteering. The Impressionists understood the value of surrounding themselves with others with a similar mission. This is an energizing time in my home-town of McKinney, Texas, where we are striving to emphasize the importance of the arts in our community, and I am thrilled to see it happening in other cities as well!"
My daily life is defined by a rigorous studio practice spanning over 20 years. I believe that students learn best from artists who are actively engaged in the cycle of creation. Each year, I am researching, designing, producing, and exhibiting. I want to provide my students with an example of disciplined practice and growth in the pursuit of excellence.
My educational philosophy is simple: Equip learners with the facts, tools and techniques to think for themselves. This empowers a move beyond imitation into intentional design, where the collaborative critique process acts as a catalyst to refine the vision and enables each learner to reach their highest potential.
- Kelly E. Marra
