Desiree Kelly

Desiree was introduced to Oil Painting while studying Graphic Design and Drawing at Wayne State University. Kelly is well on her way to establishing herself as an emerging artist. She is hosted within several galleries in the Detroit and Chicago area. Most notable in October of 2013 with a "work" featured in a group exhibition at Charles H Wright Museum of African American Art and Selected as a resident in the Red Bull House of Art. She has also has her painting featured in an International group exhibition "The Story of the Creative" in NYC. Currently Production Manager - Senior Graphic Designer as well as contributing Illustrator for alternative newspaper MetroTimes in Detroit. Receiving an AAN Award - Best Cover illustration (in circulation of 50,000 or more).

Kelly was also recognized as a Chicago:Raw Artist in 2012. Leading to her work & interviews being featured in German film () about the rise of the Art Scene in populated cities. Her work is featured in the Permanent Collections as well as Private Collections.