Meet the Artist
Kelli MacConnell
PrintMAKING
Kelli MacConnell was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. As an avid hiker and adventure-seeking Midwest girl, she made her way to Portland in 2006 after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and various other ramblings. She became enchanted by the arts as a child and has always expressed a love for drawing and painting, but it wasn’t until studying art at Portland State University that she discovered her passion for printmaking. MacConnell received her BFA with a focus in printmaking in 2012 and enthusiastically began showing her work. Within a couple years of graduating, she made the transition to a working printmaker and has since been enjoying life as a full-time artist and mother. MacConnell is dedicated to exploring the endless possibilities of printmaking and creating original, introspective art in hopes that it will speak beyond the frame, fostering a healthier relationship between humans and nature.
MacConnell’s prints can be found in private collections, galleries and publications worldwide. She also participates in some of the nation’s premier fine art and crafts shows. MacConnell serves on the board of Portland’s Art in the Pearl, and often mentors local emerging artists. She is currently represented by RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, OR and Archimedes Gallery in Cannon Beach, OR.