Art With A Heartbeat

Original charcoal drawings and fine art prints by award-winning charcoal artist Derek Kelley

The Illuminated Rhetoric Series

  • Pathos

    Second Place Winner | 2026 SCAA Art at the Avenue Juried Exhibition

    In total darkness, I discover her dancing, illuminated by her own inner light.

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  • A black and white drawing of a woman with long hair, her head tilted back with eyes closed, surrounded by swirls of light and a circular halo.

    Logos

    She is complex, magnificent, and sharp. A visceral embodiment of reason cut from darkness.

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  • Silhouette of a woman wearing a flowing dress with glowing, ribbon-like patterns running through it, standing against a dark background.

    Ethos

    A Phantom In Silk

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Meet the Artist

A man wearing glasses and a black blazer, with neatly styled hair and a light beard, looking into the camera against a neutral background.

I'm Derek Kelley, an award winning charcoal artist drawn to the beauty of human emotion and expression. Through light, shadow, and detail, I create pieces that tell stories and invite viewers to look a little closer.

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