Welcome to Whimsy by Kelly, the creative studio of artist, author and teacher Kelly Barone.
Here you’ll find joyful watercolor art, pen and ink designs, bespoke stationary, handmade watercolor paints and beautiful handmade gift items all created from original artwork.
Let's not forget, classes for all skill levels that will help you rediscover your creative spirit too!
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Meet Kelly
Hi, I’m Kelly, watercolor artist, art educator, botanical alchemist and maker of colorful, whimsical worlds.
I help people rediscover their creative spark through art, play, and a little everyday magic.
From my studio in Buffalo, New York, I teach watercolor, drawing, and mindfulness-inspired creativity to students around the world.
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Learn, Explore, Grow
Explore the joy of watercolor, botanical drawing, lettering, the peace of Zentangle® and slow down to discover creative wellness through my online courses and in-studio workshops and retreats.
Each class is designed to help you relax, play with creation, and rediscover the joy of making.
Explore My Worlds
My gallery of dreams, whimsy, and wonder- where every piece has a home of it's own.
 GleamWatercolor stained glass filled with keys, wings, and whispers of steampunk. Every piece glows with metallic accents and hidden meaning, bridging nature and invention in a dance of light. Gleam celebrates curiosity; the shimmer between mystery and beauty. |  AuoralaxA world painted in watercolor light and soft wonder. Forests glow, trees swirl toward the stars, and quiet creatures keep watch beneath skies alive and dancing with color and mystery. It’s a realm of imagination, stillness, and everyday magic with secrets in every piece |  Candy HousesA series born from the sweetest kind of imagination, the kind that begins in childhood and never quite lets go. Created like a daydream brought to life, rooftops shimmer, windows glow, and tiny details tell stories. Candy House are a reminder that we never have to outgrow wonder. |
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 Heart of my HometownA love letter to Buffalo, New York, painted in color and memory. These pieces capture the soul of familiar streets, historic landmarks, and the quiet poetry of home. Home and garden portraits included. Rooted in nostalgia, filled with light, and forever Buffalo proud. Go Bills! |  Botanical ArtA study of flowers, leaves, and all the quiet beauty that grows around us. Each piece begins with careful observation and blooms into expressive color and form. These works celebrate the rhythm of nature and the artistry hidden in every petal and stem. Botanical art reminds us to pause, look closely, and find joy in the simplest of things. |  Botanical AlchemyA creative process that blends art with nature. Using flowers, leaves, and other natural materials, each piece captures the soft colors, textures, and imprints left behind by the earth. The result is part science, part wonder, and entirely magical and surprising. Painting with nature, where beauty forms through transformation. |
 Pen & InkSimple tools, endless possibilities. This collection celebrates the honesty of lines, clean, deliberate, and expressive. Each piece begins with quiet observation and grows into a story told through rhythm and detail. Proof that even the simplest line can hold a little bit of magic. |  LetteringAn exploration of the alphabet as art. Every letter carries form and motion, every word becomes part of the story. These pieces use creative lettering to add meaning, rhythm, and emotion, blending text and image until they speak as one. Language felt, shaped through line, texture, and flow |  Zentangle ArtA mindful drawing practice that turns pattern into peace. Simple, repeating strokes build into beautiful designs. It’s a creative pause, a way to slow down with every line. Zentangle reminds us that there are no mistakes in art, only unexpected beauty. |
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