Portraits and Figures | Kelley Hails

• The Awakening

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 2

• Symphony in Red

  gold leaf

• Possibilities

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 20

• Illumination

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16. A beautiful young woman in a sequined red dress gazes into the illumination of a hurricane candle she holds in her hands.

• Innocence

  Oil, 12 x 9

• Angel

  Oil, 20 x 16

• Radiance

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 20 x 2. The always-intriguing mystery of the peacock and its mystical powers are on display in this blue-greaen-and bronze oil portrait of my daughter. I was inspired by the art of Alphonse Mucha, an ea…

• Listening

  Oil, 20 x 16. My latest self-portrait displays the curiosity and stillness of my inner self, as I wander and wonder on a winter’s day.

• Big Plans

  Oil, Linen, 12 x 9. A painting of a beautiful young woman in formal dress, getting ready for a big night out, primping her hair.

• A Blush Rose in Morning

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16. Inspired by a gorgeous silk robe, this portrait expresses the peaceful and sensuous delight of waking up slowly.

• Amazing Grace

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9

• Grieving Our Loss/ Covid Self-Portrait

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16. Award winner, Copley Society "Unity" Exhibition Early in the first wave of Covid infections, this self-portrait was inspired by the grief I felt when so many of my national Emergency Room colleagues…

• Vintage Vibrance

  Oil, 12 x 12

• Matilda

  Oil, Linen, 15 x 13

• Into the Great Wide Open

  Oil, Linen, 16 x 20. This backlit figurative work of my daughter was inspired by a visit to the beach on a summer’s day. I loved how she was framed by the huge billowing clouds and her wide-brimmed hat, which threw her…

• The Temptation of Eve

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16. An allegorical young woman is faced with a choice. With the serpent winding around her shoulders and holding the apple, she gazes past them both directly at the viewer.

• Reflecting Back

  Oil, 20 x 16. A young woman reflects back on her evening out.

• Waiting for Mr. Sargent

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16. A formal portrait of a man in Edwardian attire, painted in the style of John Singer Sargent.

• Sasha

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9

• And The Stars Stood Still

  Oil, Linen, 20" x 16". A portrait of a modern young woman in an experience of meditative peace. *Honorable Mention Award, 2018

• Katie

  Oil, 20 x 16

• Kate

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16. A portrait of a royal bride.

• The Nonconformist

  Oil, Linen, 20 x 16 x 2

• Master Copy-Girl With A Pearl Earring-Vermeer

  Oil, Linen, 24 x 20. A master copy of Vermeer's Girl With A Pearl Earring.

• War

  Oil, Linen, 24 x 20. A self portrait of inner pain. *Finalist Award, ArtMuse Online