Kelly Dodge SAA, AFC, PSA, PSC

"The world of Kelly Dodge has a freshness and brilliance that lifts her above a quite crowded sea of wildlife artists. She uses her materials with a clarity and deftness that leaves me shaking my head. Her love of nature goes to a deeper level resulting in an almost magical relationship with the creatures she paints."

Robert Bateman, Artist, Environmentalist, Naturalist, 2010

"Kelly is an extraordinary artist, explorer, naturalist and humanitarian. She is gifted with an uncanny ability to connect directly with her wildlife subjects, whether it is in her own backyard or in a remote island conservancy. Through her artwork, she enlightens and inspires us with the beauty of the natural world as she sees it."

Jeffrey Whiting, President & Founder, Artists for Conservation Foundation, 2010

"Kelly Dodge has featured in Wildscape magazine on a number of occasions. Kelly's sensitive insight and interpretations of the animals, birds and other wildlife that feature in her paintings, creatures she has encountered both at home and on field trips to more exotic locations, has brought her a well deserved standing within the ranks of those artists working in the wildlife art genre."

Ken Stroud, Editor, Wildscape Magazine, U.K. 2010

 

"If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then the art of Kelly Dodge merits volumes. Great art, much like great writing, educates through subterfuge. Unaware of all we are learning, we are swept along as silent and unseen witnesses. So detailed is the passion of Kelly?s work it is easy to forget the hours of labour invested to freeze that single, beautiful, perfect moment. In the presence of such fidelity one feels they are standing more before a window than a painting, ironically allowing us to view what Kelly captures in her art most dramatically - freedom."

Bob Fielder
Publisher, Creaturesall, 2010

"P.S. Kelly Dodge is the best darn finger painter I know. And that’s saying a lot because I’ve got a cute little niece in Grade 4 who does wicked unicorns. Also, not being able to afford real canvas hasn’t really spoiled Kelly's work a whole lot."

"Kelly Dodge is a passionate and dedicated artist. She researches her subject matter thoroughly and often accesses the knowledge of world renowned experts. Kelly's preparation, focus, and attention to detail are exhibited in her paintings and the benefits of this are evident. It is a pleasure representing this extraordinary young artist in the early stages of her career and a pleasure knowing her. Kelly has a bright future ahead."

Doug Irwin, Director, Algonquin Art Centre, 2010

"Since 2004, Kelly has been actively involved at the Algonquin Art Centre because of her incredible artistic talents and her willingness and dedication to research subject material. The combination of Kelly’s artistic ability and scientific knowledge lead to successful paintings and write ups for thousands of visitors to view and enjoy each year."

Doug Irwin, Director, Algonquin Art Centre, 2009

"Not only is Kelly a gifted artist, but also - very importantly to me - she is also an exceptional and uniquely talented naturalist. In particular she has truly impressive patience and an uncanny ability to win the trust of animals ranging from shrews to mustelids and from woodpeckers to herons. This pays enormous dividends, because unlike most wildlife artists, Kelly achieves an unmatched rapport and feel for her subjects."

Dan Strickland, Chief Park Naturalist (retired) Algonquin Provincial Park, Ornithological Researcher (Gray Jays, Perisoreus canadensis), 2009

"Ducks Unlimited Canada’s National Art Portfolio is a unique program that not only promotes our country’s outstanding nature artists, but the growing need to conserve the natural areas that inspire their work. The NAP artists are an extremely talented group and their popular prints are powerful fundraising tools for DUC,” says Ken Bailey, DUC national director of fundraising. “Kelly Dodge’s paintings, Southern Migration (2009), Northern Cross (2008) and Twilight Constellations (2007), have been great additions to the NAP and have been very successful in helping us raise the money we need to continue our wetland conservation work."

Ken Bailey, National Director of Fundraising, Ducks Unlimited Canada, 2010

"I've had the great pleasure to get to know Kelly Dodge as we worked together on projects with Ducks Unlimited Canada. I've seen some of the preliminary drawings and photo reference, read the field notes and heard the excitement in Kelly's voice when she recalls some of what she's learned or seen while committing to an image. This genuine love of the natural world and dedication to detail are clearly evident when viewing her finished work."

Penny Burns, Art Portfolio Coordinator, Ducks Unlimited Canada, 2010

"Kelly,

My family and I just came home from another spectacular vacation in Algonquin Park, and we took the time to check out their art gallery and saw a few of your pieces. WOW! is all that can be said about them. We are not in a position to be able to actually afford any real art yet, but when we do we will certainly be looking for something by you. Our two favs were the cheetah and the gray jay. Thanks for doing what you do and keep up the great work!"

Rob Henderson and family