Linda Kegley

Artist Statement

" I love working in acrylics. The vivid colors one can achieve are inspirational! I do use a layered approach when painting, and all areas of my finished paintings have multiple layers of paint. Look for wacky perspectives and riots of color in my works. I also create mixed media pieces with altered paper and various gel mediums."
"When creating abstract paintings, I paint from the inside out. Although I make deliberate choices about color, technique, line and form, my subconscious is the guide. I never know what will evolve and I love the unknown outcomes and freedom the process of painting provides me."
"I love the tremendous fun of creating art, and will always lean toward the whimsical, funky style and subject matter that make people feel happy and smile. My goal is that you connect with the freedom, color and energy of my work. If I can transport the viewer to a happy world for a few minutes, then I have achieved my goals. I like to think of my paintings as a run through the water sprinkler on a hot summer's day. I believe that the desire to surround oneself with happy art is universal."

Biography

Linda Kegley moved to Florida from Lexington, Kentucky where she was an active member of the arts community, calligrapher, graphic designer, and owner of LK Artworks, an advertising and graphic design business. She has been represented by Galleries from New England to Florida, and participated in many community art projects in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda, Florida.

An award-winning artist, she has created commissioned pieces for scores of clients in SW Florida, and some as far away as Japan. Large abstract commissions are one of Kegley's specialties, and the mixing of textures, gels and Golden acrylics help create some stunning, colorful statement pieces! Her work adds color, a level of sophistication and uniqueness that cannot be easily found elsewhere ~ paintings alive with energy and vibrancy.

Her "Don't Drink Like a Fish ™" series continues to evolve with new situations, fish, patterns and themes. They now include "BestFINS" ™ and "GirlFINS" ™. She has created nearly 400 paintings in this series, and the "fish" are now living all over the World. The 20th Anniversary of the "Fish" is coming up in July of 2023!

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