NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL…with The Body Art Barn - July 24-26, 2026
The Festival of Awakening with Krishna Das! Bearsville, NY - August 14-16, 2026
Mural Arts phase two: Boys & Girls Club Saugerties, NY - .August, dates to be determined.
FINE ART
- Living to Legacy -
newest studio release - 2026: "Divine synergy’ 6’ x 4’ acrylic, gold leaf, metallic paint on canvas
The Violet flame - 80” x 64” acrylic and gold leaf on wood
As an artist who has been painting for over 30 years I love how the power of art changes how we move through the world. I find inspiration in deep spiritual truth and a connection to nature.
The Violet Flame shown here rises from meditation on divine protection and awakening. Lilies represent elegance, wisdom and respect.
Peacock feathers—ancient symbols of spiritual vision and immortality—surround the blossoms, suggesting the opening of higher awareness.
The Violet Flame, acrylic and gold leaf on wood, was created on three panels - remnants from a temple Upstate NY.
“Breathe”. 69” x 95” ACRYLIC, GOLD LEAF, oil crayon, spray paint, gold wax ON vinyl
Detail of ‘Breathe’ from the Sanctuary series
keep your heart free from hate,
For me, painting is meditation in action. It is a lifetime of focused intention to witness and create beauty. My goal for this series was to make statement pieces that are architectural in scale, contemplative in design but also an organic, gestural expression of the natural world.
“sanctuary” 5.5’ x 12’, acrylic and oil crayon spray paint and ink on vinyl
The gift of an artist is a unique vision—the power to transform emptiness into form and meaning.
detail - Sanctuary: organic floral patterns emerge from the surface symbolizing the fragile beauty of existence reminding us to be present and enjoy life to the fullest.
From my studio: Large-Scale Art for Elevated Interiors and Architectural Spaces
The Sanctuary Paintings - These paintings were created during a time of stillness and reflection. They transform an environment with wild botanicals, gold light, and skies that speak to renewal, resilience, and beauty.
New work “Enter Spring” 6’ x 4’ acrylic, gold leaf, metallic paint, spray paint and oil crayon on canvas
I often use unconventional materials ranging from rescued closet doors to vinyl remnants with acrylic paint, spray paint, oil crayons and metallic pigments in order to create lasting beauty where there once was nothing.
17’ Birch tree mural, commission by jasmine jordaan, new york
Inspired vision into creative action.
In a world where children are told not to draw on walls, I feel lucky to have a career where I get paid to draw and paint on walls.
detail from Farmhouse - Woodstock, NY
silver and acrylic on wall
“Kelli Bickman is a wonderfully talented painter. She has an ease of technique, grace of arrangement and a depth of vision; her many series often portray nature symbols, along with universal or ancient elements in skilled, updated narratives. Her unique talent spans fine art and illustration, and we are proud to have her work in our collection.”
“Water is Life” 4’ x 12’ acrylic on wood - At the heart of Water is Life sits a crystalline form inspired by the work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto. This crystal reveals the vibration of the word LOVE as seen under a microscope after a meditation—a reminder that intention shapes the very structure of our world. Flowing with lotus, koi, rain, and celestial cycles, this painting reflects renewal, harmony, and the sacred intelligence carried within water—and within us.
2026 Queens, NYC Billboard, “May All Brings Be Free And Happy” via Saveartspace.org and Cynthia Von Buhler #freehappy - original available here: https://www.ebay.com/str/kellibickmaniiiistudio
“People like Kelli help to make the world a better place. We are lucky to have such an amazing Ambassador to the Arts. Kelli’s zest for the arts and her community is infectious.”
About
Bickman’s art has been seen in many publications, shown in many galleries and is held in private and publications collections worldwide.
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Youth Program
Project grants and partners include the A to Z Impact fund, the Global Sisters fund, Healthy Kids, ArtsWestchester, the Peekskill Rotary, Arts Alive, The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art and more. Mural Projects›
Fashion
I’ve partnered with a reliable production house and launched a new Etsy shop…Go check it out and get yourself some gear. Because life is short and we all need to wear art. Shop 11:11 Style ›
Fine Art
Click below for a curated body of works from the archives. To commission an original, read the post on ‘How to Hire Me’ link at top for information. Selected offerings ›
tree iInstallation at the Woodstock Public Library, children's section. Project Director Richard issacs.
