Exploring Creative Expression with Artist and Instructor, Kellyn Trapp

Kellyn Trapp is a full–time artist and creative instructor certified in the Foundations of Art Ministry and as a Life Coach in Therapeutic Art. As an artist and instructor, she leads and hosts creative events, paint parties, book studies, and teaches others how to find their creative voice with God. Kellyn helps her clients to explore their inner creativity and encourages them to use art as a way to express themselves and connect with their spirituality. She believes that art is a powerful form of communication and can be used to create meaningful connections with God.

Kellyn Trapp, artist and instructor.

1. What inspired you to become a painter?

I was inspired through the art of journaling several years ago. I love to instruct painting as it blesses my heart to see others shine through art.

2. How has your painting style evolved over time?

Through the years my painting style has evolved from stick figures, watercolor, art journaling to mostly painting on canvas with a palette knife and loosely with paint brushes in an abstract/impressionistic way.

Floral painting by artist Kellyn Trapp.

3. What do you enjoy the most about teaching paint nights?

All of my paint parties are fun painting and I want for everyone to use their own imagination to create.

4. What techniques do you emphasize when teaching paint nights?

It’s not about technique or creating a masterpiece. All are welcome to attend my paint parties as the paintings are simple and fun for all ages.

Students at a Paint Night with Kellyn Trapp.

5. How do you create a fun and creative atmosphere for paint nights?

Together with my husband we bring acoustic tunes, door prizes and creative fun to be free so there is never any pressure to make it look perfect.

Kellyn’s husband ready to perform at a Paint Night.

6. What is your favorite painting medium to work with?

My favorite medium is acrylic paints however I love to use different mixed media and collaging elements as well.

7. What do you believe are the key components of a successful paint night?

I believe that it’s key to cheer on a painter and compliment them in their journey through the process of painting.

8. How do you encourage students to take risks and experiment with new techniques?

Guide them as they are painting for the first time and reassure their progress. Help them to simply have fun and be free with their painting.

In all of my painting designs I leave it open for all painters/students to use their imaginations and take risks. I do this by showing them on my own canvas of the different ways they can be creative and take risks.

Abstract art by Kellyn Trapp.

9. What are your favorite topics to paint?

I love to paint landscapes, florals, barns, chapels and abstract art.

10. What do you do to keep the creativity flowing when you hit a creative block?

Very rarely do I hit a creative block, however when I do, I simply start to watch some art lessons/tutorials and it will inspire me to paint. Sometimes, just taking a moment or two to doodle helps as well to get the creativity flowing again.

Kellyn Trapp setting up for a paint night.

“Art is a great escape to reset the heart, mind and spirit and my desire is to inspire others to creatively find healing, growth and joy through art to our communities.” – Kellyn Trapp

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Lori Lebel at Art Show

Lori Lebel has been an artist since she was 11 years old, selling her first oil painting at 13 and becoming the first recipient of the Young Achievers Award by Johnson andJohnson with a hallway dedicated to young achievers following her exhibit there.Aftertaking a break from art to focus on family, Lori began painting again in 2016, combiningher passion for music and art, and created her “Icon Series”.This series portrays blackand white shadow art of musicians and people of influence.Lori currently serves asExecutive Director of the Connecticut Art Gallery. When not in the art studio, Lori writesfor Positive News For You, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend, her twoyoung adult children, and her two fur babies, Koda and Phoebe.

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