Meet Kelly

Art has always been part of my life. I went to school for art and graduated with a BFA with a study in both Graphic Design and Painting, mainly working in oils and acrylics. I worked as a Graphic Designer and Art Director for many years. Invitation and stationery design really caught my interest when designing my own wedding invitations. When the invitation creation process started, I realized how many options I had in front of me. With such an abundance of ideas, and the passion to do more, I decided to start my own business. From there Willow Glen was established in 2010. In 2020, when Covid hit, and the wedding industry was put on hold, it was the perfect time for me to get back into painting. I really had not painted since my daughters were born. In the back of my head I really wanted to try watercolors again. I had taken a watercolor class in my high school years and loved it. With the down time of my invitation business, it was the perfect opportunity to start painting and creating my own line of stationery products. From here I am happy to offer my unique line of stationery along with original and prints of my paintings.

The name Willow Glen came from my love of flowers, trees and nature in general. During my childhood our backyard had these two large and beautiful Willow trees. I spent so many hours playing and dreaming under those trees. This time in my life inspired me to be the artist I am today.

"As long as I can remember, I have been crafting away at some sort of art piece. My love of art brought me to my career as a painter, graphic designer and art director. I currently live in Newtown, Connecticut with my husband, our two daughters; and our three dogs."