Artist Spotlight: Kellie Gjuraj
Artist Spotlight: Kellie Gjuraj
For many artists, the process of making art is not an exercise in conscious thought, but rather an opportunity to let the subconscious speak. This is precisely what Kellie Gjuraj does, as ink flows and watercolor soaks into paper.
Kellie took an interest in drawing early in her childhood. As she entered middle and high school, Kellie was fortunate to have teachers who not only recognized her talent and encouraged her development, but also challenged her. As she studied art more deeply, she allowed herself to explore other media. Kellie tested other paints outside of watercolor and experimented with pottery, dark room photography, and glass blowing.
Today, Kellie works as a banker by day and pursues art in her down time. Working with her preferred media, pens and watercolors, Kellie often loses herself in etching the details of her work. Pens grant Kellie an amount of control that other media lack. The watercolors enable her to add layers of color, whether it’s contained and controlled within the lines or ethereal shapes and spatters which transgress those lines. While her organic illustrative style leans towards a sort of magical realism, her process is clearly expressionist in nature. She rarely starts drawing with a clear image in mind. Instead, Kellie works with music in the background, which helps quiet her mind and access her emotions and subconscious. In a way, it’s meditative. From there, the lines flow, taking whatever shape they may.
As Kellie continues to make her art, she looks to consolidate her work under a brand identity and make it available for purchase online. To inquire about commissions or purchasing work, you can reach Kellie at deadlemonslicez13@gmail.com.
For many artists, the process of making art is not an exercise in conscious thought, but rather an opportunity to let the subconscious speak. This is precisely what Kellie Gjuraj does, as ink flows and watercolor soaks into paper.
Kellie took an interest in drawing early in her childhood. As she entered middle and high school, Kellie was fortunate to have teachers who not only recognized her talent and encouraged her development, but also challenged her. As she studied art more deeply, she allowed herself to explore other media. Kellie tested other paints outside of watercolor and experimented with pottery, dark room photography, and glass blowing.
Today, Kellie works as a banker by day and pursues art in her down time. Working with her preferred media, pens and watercolors, Kellie often loses herself in etching the details of her work. Pens grant Kellie an amount of control that other media lack. The watercolors enable her to add layers of color, whether it’s contained and controlled within the lines or ethereal shapes and spatters which transgress those lines. While her organic illustrative style leans towards a sort of magical realism, her process is clearly expressionist in nature. She rarely starts drawing with a clear image in mind. Instead, Kellie works with music in the background, which helps quiet her mind and access her emotions and subconscious. In a way, it’s meditative. From there, the lines flow, taking whatever shape they may.
As Kellie continues to make her art, she looks to consolidate her work under a brand identity and make it available for purchase online. To inquire about commissions or purchasing work, you can reach Kellie at deadlemonslicez13@gmail.com.