Kelly Singleton was born and raised in rural Maryland. Her passion for animals was instilled early on and growing up she expressed this passion through art. She went on to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art where she graduated with a BFA in illustration. Following art school, Kelly worked as a graphic artist for over 20 years, while seriously painting and exhibiting her wildlife paintings in her free time. In 2018, she went full time with her art and relocated to northern Colorado where she has been inspired by its wildlife and rugged beauty.
Frequent outings into nature fuel inspiration for new work. Her favorite part of being a wildlife artist is the fieldwork. Back home in the studio, Kelly brings her paintings to life in oils. She hopes that her work brings attention to the beauty of nature and that it also conveys the importance of preserving it.
She is a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists and has won several of their awards, including their coveted Award of Excellence. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and many private collections. Kelly has exhibited her work in numerous exhibitions including: Birds in Art, Art and the Animal, Small Works Great Wonders, Night of Artists, Mountain Oyster Club Art Show, The Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art, The Bosque Classic, and Art of the Animal Kingdom.
Kelly and her husband, Jimmy reside in Longmont, CO.