Kelly Nelson, a Louisiana native, is an artist who has a passion for all things related to art and travel. She recently relocated back to Louisiana after living and working in Houston, Texas for the last two decades. She grew up on the northside of Lafayette, Louisiana, where her parents dedicated an entire room to painting and drawing. She believes being exposed to art from a young age has proved to be the conduit for her everlasting desire to create. Kelly earned her degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. 

Kelly’s art depicts her perspective of culture mostly rooted in southern Louisiana and Texas. As such, her creations are a mirror reflecting her journeys, her experiences, and her spirit. She loves working in a variety of mediums, but for her canvas work, she primarily layers spray paint, acrylic paint, charcoal, and pastels. Kelly’s composite photography begins with photographs taken by her, combined with other digital imagery creating art that is unique. Through painting and composite photography, she strives to create captivating pieces of art.