Kellee Mitchell is an extremely versatile artist in both style and mediums. Her inspiration comes from her love of horses, ranch life, and the western heritage she grew up with in Northwest South Dakota, and still encounters today at her home in Canyon Texas. While her primary focus is western art, she uses her God-given talent to turn a blank canvas into a memorable piece of art that tells a story to be enjoyed by many generations. Kellee is an active member of the Cowgirl Artist of America, American Women Artist, Women Equine Artist, Amarillo Art Institute, Amarillo Museum of Art, The Dumas Art Center, Lile Art Gallery, and Texas Women Artists.
Kellee’s art enhances private collections throughout the United States as well as internationally. Achievements include: (2002) People’s Choice Award Greeley Stampede Art Show, (2020) Honorable Mention-Mountain View American Art Show, Easley, SC, (2022) 1st Place Viewers Choice Award – Dumas Art Center, (2022) Special Recognition Award – Western Heritage Art Show – Carnegie Center For The Arts, Dodge City, KS, (2000 & 2001) Published on the cover of Anvil Magazine, George Town, CA, (1989) Solo Exhibition – the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, Hereford, TX. Kellee is continually learning and strives to improve her art. She has had the pleasure of learning from and painting with Jack Sorenson – Cowboy Artist, Steve Boaldin – Art of a Cowboy, Tom Browning – Tucson Art Academy/Cowboy Artist, and Jennifer Brandon – Renowned Animal Artist.
Statement
Blessed with a God-given talent, I use it to create meaningful memories. As I draw and paint, I want to share what I see at a certain moment and transform it into a story that allows others to experience the excitement, the time, the place and the emotions. I want others to embrace the colors, and textures of the painting and imagine the softness of a horse’s nose and see the warmth of their eyes. I try to let you experience the strength of a cowboy’s hands or the tenderness of a cowgirl’s heart and sense the coolness of the water and the warmth of the sunshine in my art work while teasing your imagination. I invite you to join me on this journey as I continue to create and share my passion through my art.