September 2026 in the NIPSCO Art Education Studios: Glen Kelly

Glen Kelly considers himself an “outsider artist.” Self-taught, Kelly specializes in abstract and contemporary acrylic paintings using a straw — no brush! This technique, called blown art, enables the artist to create multiple layers of paint, resulting in fluid and unique patterns.

Kelly views art as therapy, allowing him to maintain his artistic focus and transfer the energy he uses in landscaping onto canvas. “I am grateful that I can express my inner vision through creative artistry,” — Glen Kelly.