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About the Artist KD Neeley
KD Neeley is a New Mexico based artist and Marine Corps Veteran
KD NEELEY ARTIST BIO
KD Neeley is a New Mexico based artist and Marine Corps veteran. Neeley's current projects include a series of paintings that document movements in a variety of Martial Arts styles, adult fairy illustrations (the Faegasm series), Hidden Creatures, Trees, Space-scapes, A Sky series, and more.
Neeley trained with world-renowned watercolorist and visual communication expert, David D. Ewart as well as UNM and Central New Mexico Community College instructor J.L. Johnson. Both taught her a wide variety of painting techniques and the practice necessary to produce a body of work in a short span of time. Neeley also trained with the Los Angeles based oil painting instructor, Lance Richlin, as part of his ongoing Atelier, learning the traditional techniques of the old masters.
Three bodies of work define Neeley’s artistic career so far: The Metaphysical Realism Series, which depicts visions the artist has experienced as part of mental illness, The Martial Arts Series, which depicts martial artists performing movements, and The Fluid Painting Series, which is the artist’s version of play.
KD Neeley's art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that the artist stands behind the quality and value of the products provided.
Neeley has won awards for works at the New Mexico Veterans Art annual exhibition and showcased work in a variety of local New Mexico wide shows in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Her work has been collected worldwide from Australia to Ireland, but most collectors are based in the United States.
Inspiration
Inspired by Lady JennD, Tetsuya Ishida, Monica Reazin, Roe LiBretto, Jona Lou Batt, Remedios Varo, Alex Grey, Pavel Tchelitchew, Laura Wacha, J.L. Johnson, Lance Richlin, David D. Ewart, and so many more. I've had many incredible teachers and mentors!
Techniques
Oil on canvas | Coated with Art ResinAcrylic Underpainting | Abstract Fluid PaintingMixed Media | Prismacolor Pencils and WatercolorDrawing | Charcoal and Graphite on Paper | DIGITAL! I'm starting to love it.
career highlights
2021 | Owner of The Metaphysical Art Gallery
2017-2021 | Host/Producer of The Wet Stuff Podcast.
2018 | Interviewed by NM PBS for !COLORES!
2016-2018 | Owner and Operator of KD Neeley Gallery in Downtown Albuquerque, NM.
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