About Kelli Swan
Artist | Ilustrator
An animal lover at heart, I have always had a special fondness for horses and dogs. For many years I trained and rode horses in the sport of dressage. These days, I find my greatest joys in hiking with my dog. Blue, shown here, is my seventh Doberman Pinscher dog, and I simply adore the breed.
My other interests include reading, swimming, and learning about topics that support mental, physical, and spiritual health. My current favorite reading endeavor is the work of Emanuel Swedenborg. I also greatly enjoy inspirational films and series. Recent favorites include: The Sound of Freedom and The Chosen.
I gave up personal social media accounts several years ago, as I felt that they were essentally time and data vacuums, and lent nothing to my mental or spiritual well being. So, I'm living proof that there is indeed life after social media!
Professionally, I have worn many hats. My first role was that of a prepress artist at a printing company. That position was followed by work in the corporate world, including Graphics Specialist and Production Coordinator positions. My illustration/portrait services are offered through my main website, pencilplace.com. Educated at the University of Akron in Ohio, I received my BFA with Summa Cum Laude honors.
New Book for 2023:
Courage in the Face of Experts – Adventures Off The Road Most Traveled
by Kelli Swan
This collection of stories represents one person's journey in learning to trust faith and inner wisdom over dogma and experts ... stories about discovering health and hope through unconventional channels. The events related herein may challenge a materialistic view of reality, so an open mind and some faith are prerequisite to any enjoyment of this material. May the road rise up to meet you …
About my artwork
You can use the following links to shop for my drawings on a variety of products.
Fine Art America (Pixels.com): fine art prints, canvas wall art, stationery, framing, note cards and more.
Zazzle: mugs, t-shirts, magets, iPhone and Android smartphone cases, iPad covers and more.
About Cygnet Graphids Ltd
My business name, Cygnet Graphics, was hatched in 1990. I began Cygnet Graphics in order to offer my freelance graphic design and custom pencil and pen & ink portrait services. The word cygnet, which is latin for young swan, inspires me each and every day to remain young at heart. Cygnet has also become a pen name for my fine art drawings.
My Websites
pencilplace.com: black and white drawings
Pencilplace.com is my fine art website. As an Artist, I specialize in the beautiful and striking effect of black and white illustration, either in graphite pencil or pen & ink. My detailed pencil drawings depicting various themes have won many awards in prestigious juried art shows. In addition, my drawings have been published on magazine covers, special event program covers and in a variety of publications. My artwork resides in collections in Europe, the UAE and the United States.
cygnetgraphics.com: digital design
Cygnetgraphics.com features my commercial illustrations and logo design work. I also offer a number of graphic design services. My specialties include: brochure/flyer design, logo design, general page layout, web graphics & banners, and more.
Contact Kelli Swan: Email, Phone
If you would like my snail mail address, please contact me via email or phone.
Cygnet Graphics Ltd, Canton, OH 44718
(330) 933-5013
Contact Kelli (kelli dot swan at kelliswan dot com)
Sunny Sense Designs
I originally created these designs to share my beautiful doberman Sunny’s sunshine & love. The images now also serves as a memorial to her wonderful spirit. Sunny crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 7/26/10. Since her passing, several wonderful dogs have continued to inspire me, including Capone, Noelle, McKenna, and now Blue. Each day brings new adventures and memories, so I continue with Sunny Sense designs to commemorate these incredible fur-souls.
Sunny Sense designs are available on a variety of products, all sold through Zazzle. Note that you can add custom text on many of the products.
My Dogs, My Inspiration...
