Kelly McEntegart

I am a self-taught artist from Newfoundland, Canada. Living on an island in the North Atlantic leads to much inspiration from the ocean, the natural landscape, and the simple joys in life, like my family, my fur babies, and watching the sun sink into the water.

 I have painted professionally for fifteen years while we raised our two children. My earlier works have been published in Collectables Canada Magazine and purchased by collectors across Canada and internationally.

Life’s challenges often push us to places we didn’t expect, and sometimes it feels like we’re crashing—only to realize, after some time, that we’ve actually been moving forward, aligning more closely with our true selves. For me, painting took a backseat to my career in Healthcare for several years, and I felt parts of my authentic self slowly fading away.

Through a series of unexpected events and caring for my mother in her final years I was forced to make changes in my career path, and I rediscovered that part of me… my painting. My Making Waves Series reflects this journey back to my true self. It wasn’t until I finished the first piece, “Crashing Forward,” that I understood— maybe I was actually crashing forward on a path that aligned more with my authentic self, leading me back to a place of fulfillment and purpose in my work.

In life, I find peace, clarity, and inspiration in the simplest of things: being surrounded by nature, spending time with loved ones, standing near the ocean, and immersing myself in my studio. When others experience my art, I hope they feel that same sense of peace and clarity. Most of all, I wish for my work to bring you joy and a quiet sense of connection.