The Artist: Kelley Meyer

Nonahood News: Tell us about you and your art.

Kelley Meyer: Beauty, an appreciation of aesthetics and art runs deep in my bones. It’s always been a part of who I am. My name is Kelley Meyer and though I’m originally from Texas, I have lived in central Florida long enough to call it my home. The bright sunshine, the lime green grass when the sun hits it just right, and the deep purple clouds of the afternoon rainstorms have won my heart. I’m raising my family, two daughters and a son, with my handsome husband, and we are proud to call them Flo-grown.

NHN: Recent artistic accomplishments?

KM: Though most of my time is spent educating and raising my family, I have been honored to have some pieces chosen for permanent collections by Advent Health Orlando. I’ve also taught painting workshops and been featured in women’s retreats both in Florida and in Texas. The highlight of my career so far, though, has been traveling to Hawaii to paint a mural just outside of Volcanoes National Park.

NHN: Most challenging project?

KM: My most challenging project so far has been an outdoor chimney in St. Pete. It was lovely, but the ground below the wall was gravel and the ladder didn’t reach quite as high as the chimney reached, so the extra reaching coupled with the wobbly ladder made it a little nerve-inducing!

NHN: Who or what inspires your art?

KM: My life, the beauty and nature of Florida, birds and animals and color and contrast all inspire me. The way that every detail in creation is so purposeful and so profound and yet still so beautiful amazes me every time. Everything has a purpose and everything works together, and yet it is all so pleasing to the eye. I like to take the color contrasts I see in nature and try to bring in elements of surprise and pop to my work. I am also very inspired by other painters and mural artists.

NHN: Any passions besides painting?

KM: I am passionate about giving my family a fun and adventurous childhood out of doors and off of devices. I want them to get dirty and be free from some of the plagues that their generation faces. I am passionate about following Jesus and bringing His Kingdom come. And I’m passionate about education and equipping the next generation with wisdom and knowledge.

NHN: New projects in the works?

KM: I’m currently working on a few projects in St. Cloud, which is where my family resides. I like to say we live in St. Nona, as we’re right on the border of both!