 Linda Van Gilder Kelley’s art career began when she was 13 years old and won a painting contest in her hometown of Middletown, Ohio. She attended Miami University and Ohio University (B.S. with a Minor in Art). She received a Master’s degree in Educational Communications at the University of Hawaii in 1974.
Linda has studied with Dennis Pendleton, Kim English, Ellie Weakley, Karen Vance, Terrie Lombardi, and currently studies with Boris Shoshensky
While teaching school in Hawaii, she began to sell some of her paintings and do private commissions. More recently, with her children grown, she has been active in the Denver art community. She has taught adult watercolor seminars at her home and also participates in art shows in Denver and Honolulu.
Linda is an active artist with a professional painting group, Arts on 7th also known as, The Boarding House Studio. She also paints with Sunset Studio in Denver.
 In 2009 and 2010, Linda traveled to Ireland and created paintings for Lord and Lady Waterford, Tyrone and Caroline Beresford.
Linda can work in all mediums but prefers oils and acrylics. Her favorite subjects are landscapes and still lifes. She prefers starting her work outdoors and always begins her paintings from real life. She always finds inspiration in Colorado and Hawaii’s natural beauty.
Linda's work is on display in the Nagel Hall Art Collection at the University of Denver.
Website: www.lindavgkelley.com
Email: lindavgkelley@mac.com
303-761-8110
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