Size5 x 7 in. About the artistBorn in Ontario, Canada, Kelly spent a part of his childhood on a farm in Tennessee before settling into Chicago. Still a man of nature, Kelly enjoys writing songs and creating drawings embodying his love of plants and animals. Kelly has been a professional artist for more than twenty years at The Arts of Life and a singer in The Arts of Life Band since 2008. He enjoys watching TV, going shopping with his friends, and participating in Special Olympics at Loyola Park. About the organizationEstablished in 2000, Arts of Life is a progressive art studio in Chicago that puts inclusivity and creativity first in support of adult artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The community is committed to crafting a space where each artist feels genuine respect, trust, and, most importantly, that their voice is welcome and heard.
