About Kelli Swan
Portrait Artist & Illustrator
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 …
My (other) Website
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.
Contact Kelli Swan: Email, Phone
If you would like my snail mail address, please contact me via email or phone.
(330) 933-5013
Contact Kelli (kelli dot swan at kelliswan dot com)
My Dogs, My Inspiration...
