Kelcie Mcquaid

A Fort Lauderdale Native, Kelcie McQuaid spent her formative years working with Art Institutions
such as the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Cultural Division, ArtServe, and Premier
Exhibitions. She predominantly works in the medium of Acrylic Painting, but includes Ink Illustrations,
and Photo Transfers in her mixed media works. McQuaid graduated from Broward College with an
Associates in Marketing Administration. When she isn’t painting in her studio ‘Shangri-La Creations’,
she continues to work in the field as a Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer.
Kelcie McQuaid exhibited over 200 works last year, debuting her first solo show “Universe
Expanding” in February, and “Grounded” a collection she showcased on Las Olas last fall. Her work
has been featured in over 70 group shows, recognized in New Times, The Sun Sentinel and on the
cover of PureHoney Magazine. She is currently focusing on building her public art presence, by creating
new murals throughout Fort Lauderdale’s various growing art districts.
Kelcie McQuaid’s paintings are inspired by the balance of feminine energy, vulnerability,
strength, and the woman's struggle to find a place in society. She is largely influenced by relationships
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