Artwork with meaning. Artwork of the most important people in your life…
Experience the fun. Enjoy your family. Feel and look beautiful.
Kelly Daniels, Owner and Portrait Artist, The Kelly Gallery
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It literally is a dream come true to have my granddaughter’s portrait done at Kelly Gallery. How? Years ago I cut out an article from the KC Star newspaper about Kelly, her gardens, and the beautiful portraits she creates there and tucked it away in a folder labeled “keep”. At the time I had no grandchildren, nor was my only daughter even married. I hoped that someday I would have grandchildren and I would be able to have Kelly photograph them. Fast forward to 2011 and my 5 year old granddaughter is moving away from the city. For 5 years I had been involved in her DAILY life. I could not bear to think about not seeing her sweet face for months! I found the original article I had saved, called for an appointment, the portraits were made! Stella was photographed the week before they moved away, and we viewed the proofs the afternoon the moving van was packing their home. I made my selections through many tears that day. Each day I look at Stella’s sweet face in her portrait and remember the wonderful years we had together. Kelly truly captured her personality. Thank you Kelly for making my dream come true!
Kelly and Natalie were wonderful to work with. Grandmothers and mothers- our families grow up quickly. Don’t wait like I did!
Sherry McCullough
P.S. I have the KC Star article attached to the back of the portrait.
Here is an article published by 435 South Magazine in which Kelly Daniels shares tips on how to create a stress-free and memorable holiday card or family portrait.
Regardless of the nearly 300 in attendance and $4000 in donations, this party was just plain incredible because of the beautiful spirits of the people in attendance…Wow this is something everyone should experience. People that dance with unabashed freedom and joy. The way life was meant to be experienced! Yes? It also helps when an amazing group of Zumba dancers do a Flash Mob in the middle of the party! This world is filled with beautiful people!!… Enjoy the videos!!!
To order your Blue Valley Southwest senior group photo contact Mrs. Lowe in office 106 or call her at 913-624-2071 or email her at dllowe@bluevalleyk12.org. She has the order forms at the office. You can also call The Kelly Gallery at 913-897-7340
Even professional photographers have challenges photographing their teenage son for senior portraits. And as with all kids, and for that matter, all difficult people, the best thing is to roll with it, enjoy the moment and love…no matter what…Here are some entertaining moments for you to enjoy…
…coming soon “What is your dream? Videos”
When I was young I used to get embarrassed when my sister hugged my friends and me constantly. As I grew into a wise, old adult, I began to appreciate that amazing unconditional love I was blessed to grow up with.
The “Day of Hope” coming up on October 28, was inspired by my sister, Lori, who is Down Syndrome. She lost 5 friends, her dance hall, physical therapy center, work and a sense of safety through the tornado disaster in Joplin. A completely barren strip remains today through about a third of the city. It is truly mind blowing to see. It seems that after a few months it should be over, but the lasting results continue to be devastating. I want to bring some smiles, tools for hope and dance for the community. We will start the day with an inspirational event from 1:45 to 3:30 at the Joplin High School. MK Mueller, an international speaker and award winning author of “8 to Great, The Powerful Process for Positive Change” will give a presentation for the 250 student mentors, special needs students and faculty.
You’re invited to join in the “Dance for Hope“. Click here for the “Dance for Hope” Invitation. My sister and her boyfriend of 20 years will dance the first dance with a song I wrote. Click on “Lori’s video” . MK Mueller will be sharing her song,”From the Heart”, featured on the Dr. Phil Show and a live DJ will finish out the night. Our special needs community loves to celebrate and wear costumes, so feel free bring your kids and join in with a costume.
The dance is free to the community. Free-will donations will be accepted at the door. If you can’t make it to the dance and want to make a donation you can contact Kelly Daniels at 913-302-7877 or kelly@8togreat.com. All funds are going to Community Support Services and Alternative Opportunities in Joplin for the special needs community. Santa Fe Tow Service, headquartered in Kansas City also located in Joplin, were instrumental in cleaning up after the disaster and will be giving out free music CDs of MK Mueller’s award winning songs. Subway is graciously donating food for the event.
We have also set up a scholarship fund for the students and faculty at the Joplin High School including a group of special needs teachers who have requested 8 to Great scholarships. Click the following link to learn more about the “Get Two-Gether Joplin High School Fund”. “Letter from a Joplin Teacher”. The Stuart Eiken Foundation has donated scholarships for teachers and the curriculum for the school and 8 to Great will be matching the funds for scholarships and student handbooks for the Joplin School district.
Let’s keep bringing those smiles to our neighbors in Joplin! Thank you for your support, love and friendship.
Love and Hugs!
Kelly
Timeless portraits of this special time in life will be cherished forever. Contact The Kelly Gallery to create art for the home with your senior portraits.
