Meet Kelly Peters
I’m a visual artist based in Colorado, though I actually grew up skiing in the Detroit suburbs (yes, Detroit has “ski hills” — sort of). What began as one winter in Aspen as a ski bum turned into following my intuition, building a thriving art business, and creating a life rooted in the mountains. That path shaped both my artistic voice and the way I approach larger, collaborative creative work today.
I paint because I want to hold onto the feeling you get outside here — calm, movement, and light — and bring that into people’s homes and spaces. My work is inspired by landscapes across the American West, and I continue to paint the places that influence me most, allowing each piece to develop through process, intuition, and trust.
Over the years, my work has been featured in Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler, and collected by private families, hospitality groups, and brands including Lululemon, Rag & Bone, and Zadig & Voltaire. My paintings and projects often live in environments where art becomes part of a larger experience — from homes and hotels to events and brand collaborations.
My practice continues to evolve, spanning original paintings, commissions, murals, live painting experiences, and immersive art projects. I’m most inspired by work that invites collaboration, a strong sense of place, and creative trust.
For inquiries related to murals, brand partnerships, commissions, or experiences, please reach out via the inquiry form.
What I Offer
Murals & Large-Scale Installations — for collectors, hotels, and brands
Brand Partnerships & Creative Collaborations — experiential, editorial, and custom art projects
Live Painting Experiences — for events, retreats, and luxury clients
Original Paintings — limited inventory available
Custom Landscape Paintings — created seasonally with limited availability
Limited-Edition Prints — in multiple sizes, available year-round
Workshops & Retreats — in Aspen and across the West
Travel-Based Projects — for the right collaborations and locations
Artist Statement
Painting is my language to communicate internal emotions into an external vision. Inspired by movement in nature- the topography, geometry and textures, my creative process is a collaboration of these elements.
After studying classical oil painting techniques derived from old masters in Italy in 2015, I created the process I use now, a unique approach of layering oil and acrylic paints. Most of my paintings I start on the ground with a watered down acrylic pigment to create the washes visible in my work. Adding layer by layer of pigment, I manipulate my abstract background before moving the canvas to the easel. On the easel, I then use oils to create detail and add movement within my image. Whether working on multiple paintings at once, for a commission or for a series, I am a firm believer in observing the dynamic process of painting and allowing the image to build organically.
Curriculum Vitae
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