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Creativity takes on many forms with Kimberlee Maselli. Encouraged to create from an early age, Kim pursued a degree in graphic design, followed by a Master’s Degree in technical writing, and has been combining art and writing ever since. Long hours of working in an office or art studio, made Kim long to be outdoors, so several years ago she began plein air painting. The joy of being outside and the challenge of capturing different locations inspired her travels throughout the US and Canada to paint. She has studied with John Poon, Larry Moore, Kim Lordier, and Susan Sarback.
Kim has exhibited in numerous shows and in 2009 alone won awards for her works including; Winner of the American Artist Showcase Your State Competition, the National Lukas Oils Challenge, the National Matisse Painting Challenge, Honorable Mention in the National Charvin Plein Aire Contest, the Plein Air Oil Award at the WAA Annual Juried Exhibit, 2nd Place in the CGA 'Small Treasures' Juried Exhibit, and Honorable Mention at the Local Color Gallery Paint Out (First Place in ’08!).
As a Chroma Teaching Artist, Kim travels throughout the state giving workshops about using the new Interactive Acrylics. Several weekends a year she offers creative retreats in Emerald Isle, and she frequently teaches and demos at Jerry's Artarama in Raleigh.
Kim is a founding member and on the Executive Board of the North Carolina plein air painting association (PAINTNC.org). Her love for plein air motivated her recent book, “Painting North Carolina; Impressions en Plein Air,” which features over 130 full color paintings by a variety of professional artists. The book was awarded a Gold Medal of Excellence in the 13th Annual International IPPY Competition and featured at Book Expo America in New York City, the largest publishing event in North America.
Awards
- Winner - American Artist Showcase Your State Competition (NC), 2009
- Gold Medal - 13th Annual IPPY Award for Best Regional Non-Fiction Book, 2009
- Highest Honors Award Winner - National Lukas Oils Competition, 2009
- 2nd Place Award - Cary Gallery of Artists 'Small Treasures' Juried Exhibit, 2009
- Plein Air Oil Award - WAA Annual Juried Exhibit, 2009
- Third Place Award - CGA Plein Air Competition, 2009
- Honorable Mention - National Matisse Painting Challenge, 2009
- Honorable Mention - Local Color Gallery Paint Out, 2009
- Honorable Mention, International Charvin Plein Air Contest, 2009
- 1st Place Award - Local Color Gallery Paint Out, 2008
- Honorable Mention - Cary Gallery of Artists Plein Air Competition, 2008
- 2nd Place Award - FALC Spring Exhibit at Glenaire, 2007
- Merit Award - WAA Annual Juried Spring Exhibit, 2007
- 1st Place Award - IBM Spring Into Community Exhibit, 2006
- 2nd Place Award - Glenaire Spring Exhibit, 2006
- May Cover Artist - Natural Awakenings Magazine, 2006
- Honorable Mention - WAA Annual Juried Exhibit, 2006
- Cape Fear Studios, Juried Calendar winner, 2006
- Awarded 'Most Colorful' at the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers Summer Show, 2005
- Juried into Prestigious NEW show at Visual Art Exchange, 2005
- People's Choice Award, Glenaire, 2005
- STC Award of Excellence, 2004
- STC Merit Award, 2004
- User Technology Excellence Award, 1996
- STC Merit Award, 1995
- STC Merit Award, 1993
- Windsor & Newton 1st Place Exhibit Award, 1992
- STC Distinguished Award, 1992
- STC Merit Award, 1991
- STC Merit Award, 1991
Collections:
- Capital Bank (Corporate Headquarters, Raleigh and West Cary Regional Branch)
- Duke Raleigh Hospital
- Glenaire, Inc.
- Capitol Financial Solutions
- UNC School of Nursing
- Urban Oasis Dental
- Chrysalis Foundation for Mental Health
- SoftWorks Innovations
- Transformations Massage Therapy Clinic
- Fireside Coffee
- La Crema
- David Wade Salon
Publications:
- Painting North Carolina: Impressions en Plein Air (2008), by Kimberlee Maselli
- KidPlaces; A Guide to Family Activities in the Triangle (2001), by Kimberlee Maselli
In the News...
- 'Yoga, Art Combine for a Weekend of Rejuvenation', News and Observer (2009)
- Cary Living Magazine (2008)
- Natural Awakenings Magazine - Featured Artist (2006)
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