Meet Kelly Peters
I’m a visual artist based in Colorado. I grew up skiing outside Detroit, which somehow led to one winter in Aspen as a ski bum. That winter turned into building a life and business rooted in the mountains, and it continues to shape both my work and the way I approach creative collaboration.
My paintings are inspired by landscapes across the American West and the feeling of being outside here: calm, movement, texture, and light. I’m interested in creating work that brings that feeling into homes, hotels, and shared spaces. Most pieces develop intuitively through layering, experimentation, and trust in the process.
Over the years, my work has been featured in Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler and collected by private families, hospitality groups, and brands including Lululemon, Urban Outfitters, and Zadig & Voltaire.
My practice includes original paintings, commissions, murals, live painting experiences, and collaborative art projects. I’m most drawn to work that involves a strong sense of place, creative trust, and thoughtful experiences.
For inquiries related to murals, partnerships, commissions, or experiences, please reach out through the inquiry form.
What I Offer
Murals & Large-Scale Installations
For hotels, collectors, brands, and commercial spacesBrand Partnerships & Creative Collaborations
Custom artwork, experiential activations, and editorial projectsLive Painting Experiences
For retreats, events, weddings, and luxury hospitalityOriginal Paintings
Available works released throughout the yearCustom Landscape Commissions
Limited seasonal availabilityLimited Edition Prints
Available year-round in multiple sizesWorkshops & Retreats
Hosted in Aspen and throughout the American WestTravel-Based Projects
Available for select collaborations and destinations
Artist Statement
Painting is my language to communicate internal emotions into an external vision. Inspired by movement in nature- the topography, geometry and textures, my creative process is a collaboration of these elements.
After studying classical oil painting techniques derived from old masters in Italy in 2015, I created the process I use now, a unique approach of layering oil and acrylic paints. Most of my paintings I start on the ground with a watered down acrylic pigment to create the washes visible in my work. Adding layer by layer of pigment, I manipulate my abstract background before moving the canvas to the easel. On the easel, I then use oils to create detail and add movement within my image. Whether working on multiple paintings at once, for a commission or for a series, I am a firm believer in observing the dynamic process of painting and allowing the image to build organically.
Curriculum Vitae
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