As a young child, Kelly Whyte grew up surrounded by artistic influences in a rural community near Belleville, Ontario. Her father was a photographer and her mother a culinary master. Kelly experimented in art and engaged in painting as a young adult. She used her father’s photographs as inspiration and the lush countryside as her muse.
A recently retired educator of 30 years, Kelly’s vision is to pursue her passion for painting local landscapes from the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area. Her recently built studio, Rapley Fields Art Studio, is where Whyte creates bold, rich colourful oil paintings that invite the viewer into her story. Walk down a path, follow a creek or gaze at a sunset, the subject matter is familiar and comfortable.
Kelly’s painting style leans towards realism but she also enjoys painting colourful, impressionist paintings, with oils being her main medium. She continues to experiment with a variety of mediums and learn from other local artists. Her main joy is walking, skiing and hiking, while taking copious photos for her landscape inspirations. You will find Kelly in her studio most days, painting and listening to jazz music. She lovingly refers to her studio as Shangri-la.
Artist’s Statement
My journey to capture the light continues daily in my small countryside studio. I create bold, rich colourful oil paintings that invite the viewer into my story. Walk down a path, follow a creek or gaze at a sunset, the subject is familiar and comfortable. I strive to relate to the viewer and remind them of that special place.
A recently retired educator of 30 years, Kelly’s vision is to pursue her passion for painting local landscapes from the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area. Her recently built studio, Rapley Fields Art Studio, is where Whyte creates bold, rich colourful oil paintings that invite the viewer into her story. Walk down a path, follow a creek or gaze at a sunset, the subject matter is familiar and comfortable.
Kelly’s painting style leans towards realism but she also enjoys painting colourful, impressionist paintings, with oils being her main medium. She continues to experiment with a variety of mediums and learn from other local artists. Her main joy is walking, skiing and hiking, while taking copious photos for her landscape inspirations. You will find Kelly in her studio most days, painting and listening to jazz music. She lovingly refers to her studio as Shangri-la.
Artist’s Statement
My journey to capture the light continues daily in my small countryside studio. I create bold, rich colourful oil paintings that invite the viewer into my story. Walk down a path, follow a creek or gaze at a sunset, the subject is familiar and comfortable. I strive to relate to the viewer and remind them of that special place.
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Dusk in the Spring, 0il, 30x15
Evening Treasure, Oil, 24x30
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Welcome Winter, Oil, 24x30
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Lone Star, Oil, 16x12
Snowbound, Oil, 20x24
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Northern Jewel, Oil, 24x36
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