original paintings


  • The time I almost died … also this painting.

    Getting close to finishing this wedding portrait of my niece and her Christopher. Tomorrow I’m going to start a painting about a time I could have died. I think I’ll do a series. Because, whew, have I had a life. You should follow me so you can find out how that went down. #pittsburghartist #kelliesniderart…


  • Times I might have died

    I was listening to This American Life and someone told a story about a situation where they were in serious danger on a boat and could have died. I thought, “Wow, I’m glad I’ve never been in a situation where I could have died” and I instantly started thinking of times when I was in…


  • Wedding Dance Painting

    I really enjoy painting weddings, after the stress of the big event dies down and everyone is feeling a little tired and happy. They had some great backlighting going on for this. More work to come, so please comment and follow to tune in for the rest. Congratulations, and best wishes, Chelsea and Chris Mitchell.


  • Kids on the Dock -Nearing Completion

    Getting very close to completion. I need some time to think about values (lights and darks). #paintingrivers #kelliesniderart #paintingwater #creativesoul #


  • Kids on the Dock Progress

    More progress on the kids walking out on the dock. I can just hear their voices and imagine them looking over the edge into the water. #kelliesniderart #portraits #landscapepainting #creativesoul #paintingrivers #paintingwater


  • Kellie Snider’s 100 Faces Portrait Project – Memory Lane

    Check out these 10 portraits from Kellie Snider’s 100 Faces Portrait Project . All were painted during my personal challenge l from February to July 2023 – what a ride! Each piece is a piece of my heart, and guess what? I’m now open for commissions, folks! Let’s create some magic together. I want to…


  • Deep discount on 100 Faces!

    I want everyone who was included in the 100 Faces Portrait Project to have a chance to own their portrait or to give it to their parents who would love to have your face on their wall! Visit yours here: http://www.kelliesnider.art/100 So, they are on a SUPER deep discount until the end of June. After…


  • And We’re Off

    Painted Tree, Homestead, PA, opened on Saturday, and I’m happy to say I sold a painting just a couple of hours after opening. I do hope that you’ll stop by and check out the booth, whether you’re shopping for gifts, for yourself, or you’re just nosy! Nothing wrong with that!  I must admit that I…


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