Contemporary Paintings Inspired by the American West
Original Paintings • Commissions• Murals • Private Experiences • Limited Edition Prints
Kelly Peters paints the American West the way it actually feels — not a postcard, not a photograph. Her layered oil and acrylic landscapes are collected by private families, interior designers, and brands including Lululemon and Arhaus.
As featured in Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler
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Meet the Artist
I’ve been drawn to mountains for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Michigan, I learned to ski on hills, but I was always dreaming about bigger mountains and painting them long before I ever lived near them. To me, they represented freedom, adventure and the possibility of a life beyond what I knew.
After college, I moved to Aspen for what was supposed to be one ski season. I never left. More than a decade later, my work is still rooted in that same pull toward the mountains, open spaces and character of the American West.
My paintings are not meant to be exact representations of a place. I work through layers, texture, color and experimentation, letting recognizable landscapes and Western imagery become something more personal along the way. I want the finished work to hold onto the feeling that drew me West in the first place, and hopefully something familiar to the people who connect with it too. Freedom, possibility, nostalgia and a sense of somewhere worth remembering.
Today I live and work as a contemporary artist in Colorado, creating original paintings from my downtown Aspen studio.
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Custom Commissions
Your vision → my canvas.
I’ll work with you to design a piece built for a specific space — residential, commercial, or hospitality. Together we choose the scale, palette, and mood, then I bring it to life in my signature layered style. Each commission is one-of-a-kind, starting at $5,000.
Fine Art Prints
Bring the Rockies home.
Museum-quality prints available year-round in multiple sizes and materials. Each piece is created from my original paintings and designed to carry the grounded, vibrant energy of the mountains into your space.
Private Experiences & Events
Live painting for corporate events, luxury retreats & hospitality.
A signature painting experience for corporate events, brand activations, luxury retreats, and private gatherings. Each guest creates their own original piece — no experience needed. Available for travel.
Trusted by Clients Across the West
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Kelly Peters did a mural for us in our retail space, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. She is incredibly talented, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Kelly made the entire process easy from start to finish and brought our vision to life beautifully. The finished mural exceeded our expectations and has been a fantastic addition to our space.
— Dani, Eye Pieces
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“Kelly is an absolute joy to work with, both as an artist and an instructor. Her painting classes are approachable, fun and welcoming for all skill levels. We’ve also had the opportunity to hire Kelly for several large-scale murals in Snowmass Base Village, and she consistently delivers beautiful, high-quality work on time. Her creativity and professionalism make her a wonderful partner, and the finished murals have been absolutely stunning!”
— Sarah, Collective Snowmass
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“Kelly created a custom painting of Highlands Bowl for our hotel in Aspen, and she was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She understood what we were looking for, communicated clearly, and made everything easy from start to finish. The finished piece felt true to both Kelly’s style and the property, and became a really special part of the space.”
— Claire, GM Aspen Hotel