Kelsey Grafton

Finding Beauty (Loss and Decay)

Water, color, time, and presence

9”×9”

Plein Air 2021-Kegel Family Homestead

GOING HOME

Hand-Harvested Earthenware Clay & Found Object

1.5” to 3.5” each

2020 Plein Air

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA PLEIN AIR

Sitting on a rocky shore on Lake Coeur d’Alene I found inspiration. I was inspired by texture and landscape; the sound of lapping waters; the dancing reflection of the sun. In this moment it was the object’s touch that drew my attention, and it was clay that yielded my most intrinsic response.

Tool Shed

8”x8”

2018 Plein Air

In backyard of my home sweet home, Lewiston, ID

oil on wood

6”x6”

2020 Plein Air

Palouse Plein Air Competition

Through the Rain

oil on wood

10”x10”

2020 - Plein Air

Palouse Plein Air Competition

Kegel Family Homestead

6”x6”

2021 Plein Air

Oil on Panel

4”x4”

2019 Plein Air

I found some roadside inspiration on my way up north. I had the fortune of meeting the kind and conversational owners of this hay barn. They shared many interesting facts about the history and hopeful future of the Krassely Family Homestead, founded in 1889.

Painting en plein air is always more about the experience then the outcome.

Clearwater Canyon Cellars - Umiker Vineyard

Oil on Wood

9”x12”

2018 Plein Air

Oil on Panel

9x12

2019 Plein Air

As a facilitator of a Plein Air event, I tend to find inspiration in those who are inspired.

oil on panel

4”x4”

2020 Plein Air

Palouse Plein Air Competition

Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston, ID

Oil on Panel

9”x12”

2018 Plein Air

Oil on Panel

4”x4”

2019 Plein Air

Oil on canvas

2.5”x2.5”

2019 Plein Air

Sometimes the wind blows, the rain falls, and you only have a moment to capture inspiration. It’s always nice to have a small canvas on hand… just in case.

Oil on Panel

4”x4”

2019 Plein Air

I spent some time appreciating the symbiotic relationship between this old barn and a fully fruited apple tree. They have obviously been leaning on each other for support through many years. I found it beautiful.

Oil on Canvas

10’x10’

2019 Plein Air

Oil on Panel

6”x9”

2018 Plein Air