Kelly Pierce

My  name is Kelly Pierce and I was born in Mississauga Ontario, and went to  postsecondary school at Brock University majoring in studio art, and  minoring in psychology. I definitely see art as a form of therapy; in  general but also from personal experience. In school I preferred working  in oils, especially portraits. 

I  worked at art supply store in Oakville as a visual merchandiser, which  exposed me to a variety of art mediums. I experimented with abstracts,  specifically pouring medium and alcohol ink. Inspired by my grandpas  work in soapstone carving, I gave it a try and loved the process. Now  I’d say stone carving and oil painting are my favourite mediums to work  in. Through at job I made some contacts and taught at an art studio and  loved the experience. 

I have a newer interest working with digital painting, specifically for animation backgrounds. 

Aside from art, I’m interested in plants and nature, am a big hockey fan and love music.