Mr. Floppy Ears

About

Columbus, Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and expressive animal portraits that radiate vitality and personality. Her unique style combines abstracted forms and vibrant color palettes, capturing the essence of each animal with playful yet thoughtful brushstrokes. Inspired by her rural upbringing, Newsome’s work celebrates the beauty of flora and fauna, blending layers of texture and line structure to create compositions full of energy and depth. Her animal subjects become metaphors for her life experiences, reflecting themes of empowerment, connection, and inspiration.

This one-of-a-kind 10-inch high by 8-inch wide mixed-media artwork is created with acrylic and pencil on watercolor paper. This artwork is not framed. The artist signed it on the front and back and it comes with a certificate of authenticity from the art gallery. Affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors.

Newsome employs a fluid technique that breathes life into the artwork, allowing movement to dance across the painting. From the explosive energy and grace of the animals depicted to the meticulous details capturing fleeting moments in time, Newsome's skillful hand guides us through a mesmerizing visual journey. Newsome says about her work: “Painting is my passion; I enjoy the process of capturing something beautiful and organic while creating contrast with vibrant and pastel colors combined with quiet spaces and bold mark-making. My subject matter is often plants or animals that make me feel empowered or inspired as metaphors for my own life experiences.”

Born in the picturesque landscapes of Columbus, Georgia, and nurtured on a quaint farm in Alabama, Kelly Newsome's artistic journey is deeply intertwined with the rural charm that surrounded her formative years. From exploring the vast fields to immersing herself in the rich flora and fauna, Newsome's love for nature becomes not just an inspiration but a vivid thread woven into the canvas of her life and art. Kelly Newsome's artistic prowess began to flourish during her tenure at Troy University, where her commitment to the craft earned her sponsorship from Chroma's Atelier Interactive brand of paint. This significant milestone not only showcases Newsome's dedication but also aligns her with recognized brands, emphasizing the quality and uniqueness of her art. From gallery exhibitions at Artspace Warehouse in Los Angeles to global art fairs and private acquisitions, Newsome's art now resonates on an international scale throughout the United States and beyond.