Kelly is a versatile visual artist, fashion historian, costume designer, and educator, dedicating over a decade of research and education to the study of dress and textiles in art and culture.
She is:
Specialized in research, design, construction, and illustrating historical costumes for use in museum exhibits, theatrical productions, and events.
Proficient in painting, illustration, photography, and fiber arts.
Highly proficient with traditional/fine art media as well as digital design tools.
Exceptionally experienced in teaching garment construction and delivering lectures and presentations to the public and students on fashion history, textiles, and culture.
Dedicated to contributing to the current body of knowledge on fashion and textile history, and inspiring student interest and scholarship in fashion history.
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Photography
Fine art photography for people, places and events.
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Costuming
Exquisitely researched and constructed costumes for museums, individuals, theater and events.
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Fine Art
Painting, Illustration, Mixed Media
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Teaching
Instruction for Sewing, Fashion History and Art
Awards & Recognitions
Academy of Art University, Spring Exhibition, Costume Designs for Movie: Orlando, 2019
NH Home Magazine, article, photography, Tarbin Gardens, 2015
New Hampshire Art Association, 35th Parfitt Photo Exhibition, Juried Entrant, “Sacred Spaces” (St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC), 2014
Professional Photographers of America, Photography & Photo Painting Techniques, Cover Art Finalist, 2010
Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts: Painted & Framed Art, 2008
Services & Skillset
Fashion Design & Construction
Historical PatternMaking
Costume Design
Fashion History Lecturing
Historical Fashion Research
Fashion Illustration
Fiber Arts
Embroidery
Textile Design
Mixed Media
Digital Photography
Drawing & Painting
Printmaking
Paper Crafts
Art Instruction