KELLEY DACHTLER

ARTIST STATEMENT
Creating various art forms has been a passion of mine since I was young. I have channeled this enthusiasm into my education and art based careers. As a result, I have had opportunities to work with inspiring artists, experiment and develop my skills, teach students from youths to adults and exhibit my art in multiple states and venues. These experiences have motivated me and impacted my artwork. I have also been influenced by the beautiful locations where I have lived such as the mountains of Colorado, the Pacific Ocean in California, and the vast skies of Nebraska. 

My journey as a professional artist has taken me from photo-realism using soft pastels to currently creating abstract and non-objective art applying acrylic paint. Although these styles are very different, they are similar in the respect that they both allow me to express my unique vision while implementing the elements and principles of design. I am enjoying the challenge of capturing nature and creating a mood with color, shape, line, texture, etc. using nondescript images. I strive to provide the viewer the chance to make their own personal connection with my paintings.