Vital Visions: Art by Kelly D

Completed in January 2019

I’m sure many of you will recognize this piece- it’s a replica of the portrait of Rush that graced the cover of Rolling Stone! I will always remember the day it came out because it was my 27th birthday, right before the two #R40YYZ shows in 2015 😌 Ah, memories. . .

This is my last finished painting of March! It's pretty cool to see how much my skills have developed over the years- I'm kind of super into how the colors, textures, and lighting of this fire hydrant came out 😁🐾

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A comparison between a photo I took of Geddy Lee at Rush's concert in Phoenix, 2012, and the 8x10 inch painting I created from it, "Striking Down Like a Bolt from the Blue"

My last finished painting of September! I completed 11 pieces in 30 days- I look forward to seeing how much I accomplish in October! Also, bunnies!!! 🤗🐇🎩

Not gonna lie- this past week was a rough one for me. Friday was the perfect antidote! I got to see Geddy and Al induct Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ged playing "Roundabout" with Yes, all the while hanging with some of my greatest pals who I wouldn't have met if it hadn't been for Rush. It was a wonderful day. Then I came home to spring's arrival in my neck of the woods and I got to paint outside for the first time in 2017! Behold, the fruits of my labor 🎨💪🏻😎

Last night, I finished my 50th painting of 2017. I am elated and honored to paint as a living and I feel my skills grow every day. Thank you for being there and supporting me! I chose a cover that's extremely dear to my heart for the big 5-0. Here's to fifty more!!!

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I painted this Live in Paris live album cover painting replica in October 2016!

4x4 inch album cover replica of Supertramp's Crime of the Century album cover Acrylic paint on canvas Completed in January 2015

4x4 inch near-replica of Supertramp's Even in the Quietest Moments album cover Acrylic paint and permanent marker on canvas Completed in March 2017

Disclaimer: I did not paint this whole thing. However, this is by far my most unique commission! A fellow Rush fan contacted me a few months ago, wanting me to finish this painting of Judas Priest's Screaming for Vengeance album cover. His late uncle had started it in 1982 and passed away in 2016. I was tasked with completing it- I think I did it justice! I can't say I've ever painted on a saw blade before ☺️ Check that one off! And what a badass picture!

Y’all. I started an Etsy shop because, ya know, I got billz to pay. Take a gander and let me know if you see anything you’d like! If you can’t afford anything right now, please “favorite” it and check back- I’m always adding stuff!

4x4 inch replica of Boston's Don't Look Back album cover Acrylic paint on canvas Completed in February 2017

Happy Birthday to Rush's A Show of Hands! Released today in 1989 🤘🏻I just painted this on the 4th! Good timing ☺️

First painting of March is in the books!