Kelly's Artbox Newly Remodeled for 2010

Valentine's window display

My little studio, Kelly's Artbox, in Occoquan, VA has come a long way since it's start in 2007. I moved locations from a second level store to a storefront and with the help of my amazing boyfriend, in January I completely rearranged everything and now it looks like a whole new store!

I've also got some new items in! I now carry cards from Earmark Invitations (very smart and funny), and also have custom made couture hairpins/brooches by Glen & Constance designs.

All my items (except the furniture) are handmade and completely unique.

Glen & Constance Brooch/Hairpins ($8-12) displayed in a vintage wheelbarrel ($30)

Earmark Invitations Limited edition journals $10-15) Handmade zipper pouches ($8)

Shabby Chic shelf $30, "Freak Out and Throw Stuff" parody card sets $10

looking towards my entranceway


my classroom and studio work area

right corner of "retail room"

left corner of "retail room"

earring wall

I now have a whole wall dedicated to my jewelry

Please stop by to check out all the new changes! Also, become a fan of Kelly's Artbox on Facebook! Recieve special fan deals and get the update on all events!

Kelly's Artbox is located on 304 Mill St., Occoquan, VA

Pet Portraits by Northern Virginia Artist Kelly Campbell

Pencil drawing, client had me change the clothes into show clothes

watercolor dog portrait

Acrylic cat portrait

As a northern Virginia artist, one of the things I love doing most are pet portraits. Over the years I have been asked to do all kinds of dogs, kitties, and horses-- unfortunately most of them under sad circumstances as a memory of a pet lost. Some though, have been as gifts to celebrate the living.

Want a portrait of your own? My 8 x 10 single subject portraits start at only $60.

please take a look on my website for more samples of my work and to contact me.

Not So Sweet Valentine's Day Cards

So I don't know why I decided to make these, I am in a very happy and successful relationship, but they made me laugh! Hopefully they'll make you laugh too. you can click on the pictures to purchase.

These cards are available individually or in a set :-) $2.50 a piece, you can purchase them through my etsy site.

Custom Breyer Horse- Cherry Bay

This lovely guy now belongs to Kaitlyn in Michigan! Kaitlyn requested I paint a cherry bay with a snip and 4 white socks. His coloring was modeled after this horse. Enjoy!

His details include: Hoof striping, painted horseshoes, and 4 layers of shading in airbrushed acrylics. Want your own model? Please feel free to contact me!

If you want to know what goes into my customs, please read my previous blog post HERE
Models start at around $65!!

Red Roan Appaloosa Custom Breyer Horse

LOVE how this guy came out. I am not sure what his name is, but to me it looks like it should be "Wildfire" or something like that :-) He belongs to Julia in Georgia.

He is painted on the Mon Gamin Breyer model. His body was airbrushed in acrylic and all his details/spots are painted by hand. :-)

Here's a little horse painting secret- To get the vibrant red brown I use Liquitex Basics "Red Oxide".

I also painted horseshoes on this guy, he's such a stud! Well-- a gelding *wink*

Do you have a horse you would like turned into a custom model? Please email me for a price list at kcampbellartist@hotmail.com
Models start at $65

Custom Breyer Horse: Meet Sonny

Sonny belongs to Katie in New Jersey. He is a beautiful Red Dun!

This is the second model I did for Katie, the last one I did for her was a pretty dapple grey.

This model was airbrushed, I carved out his hooves and ears, sanded his logo and heavy seams, and added boyparts to make him a gelding.

Meet Bling- Custom Breyer Foal

Bling is the offspring of Mystic and Chic (His grandfather is Smart Chic Olena). Isn't he handsome? I also had the pleasure of doing two models of his dad Chic, and a model of his mother Mystic to complete the custom breyer set. I loved painting this little foal!

Bling's mother, Mystic:

Bling's father, Chic:

To see what goes into my customs, please see my older blog post: http://ofnaturedesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/2008/10/latest-breyer-creation.html