K. VERNON
Artist
My paintings and original hand-pulled prints are reflections of my experiences. My subjects reflect my environment and my relationship with them. I am inspired by people and places that evoke an emotional response.
Education and Experience
Kelley Vernon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a major in Studio Art from Oregon State University Cascades Campus she graduated with honors and won the distinguished student award class of 2022. Her aptitude for color and design have contributed to her lobby installations at the Oxford Collection of Hotels in Bend, Oregon. Kelley's paintings and linoleum prints have been purchased by the Oxford Collection of Hotels for boutique wine labels, beer pulls, and special occasion greeting cards. Bend Home + Design featured an article July 2024 by Chloe Green on "The Snag" exhibit at Scalehouse's Annex Gallery.
Kelley has hung works at Central Oregon Community College's Rotunda and Pence galleries, Oregon State University ,The Oxford Hotel Collection and Scalehouse/Annex Gallery. Her award winning painting was used by Central Oregon Community College for The Foundation Scholarship fundraiser. She received the Fred and Retta Boyle Scholarship in 2018. and Transfer Connect Scholarship in 2019.
Biography
Kelley Vernon was born and raised in Bend, Oregon. Art has been an aspiration all her life but not one that was originally pursued.
Making up for lost time Kelley spends every opportunity studying and creating art. Kelley also is an avid swimmer and hiker. Exploring the Pacific Northwest is a discipline that provides her spiritual connection with nature.