Artist Kelli Swan Accomplishments

Awards, Publications and Special Merits

  • 2012: Published “From Creating Art to Creating Income Too (2) - Marketing Tips for the Visual Artist” - Available in Print and Digital Download from Nook and the iBookstore [Purchase options here]
  • 2010: Commemorative artist for the Hyatt Regency Louisville - 2010 Kentucky Derby Art - “Louisville, Kentucky” - 500 signed and numbered limited edition prints were created as special commemorative gifts for the Hyatt’s Kentucky Derby guests.
  • 2010: Cover artist for Working Dog Weekend 2010 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark - Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2010: Cover artist for HorseFest 2010 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark - Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2010: Works featured at the Canton Museum of Art, February (part of Canton Artist League exhibition).
  • 2009: Juried Exhibition “Animal Instincts” Art Show at Kent State University - Stark Campus: Sept-Nov.
  • 2009: Solo exhibition at the North Canton Medical Foundation: July-Sept.
  • 2009: Kelli was commissioned by the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Kentucky to create exclusive horse racing art, titled “Derby Dreams.” 350 signed and numbered limited edition prints were created as special commemorative gifts for the Hyatt’s Kentucky Derby guests.
  • 2009: Kelli’s Doberman Drawing “Smile” featured in the book, “The History of the Doberman Pinscher as Depicted through Collectibles, Art and Literature”
  • 2009: Cover artist for Working Dog Weekend 2009 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark - Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2009: Cover artist for HorseFest 2009 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark - Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2008: Pencil Drawing wins “Honorable Mention” award at Massillon Museum exhibition in Massillon, OH
  • 2008: Featured artist at the Ohio Arts and Crafts Guild (OACG) Opening and Booking Signing event - August 2008
  • 2008: Artwork featured on new label designs for Horse Sense shampoo and conditioning products by Double K Industries
  • 2008: Artwork featured in the June 2008 issue of Oracle 20/20 Magazine
  • 2008: Cover artist for HorseFest 2008 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark - Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2008: “The most fantastic equestrian and canine art on the web” -- says The Public Arena magazine, the official magazine of the Equestrian Federation of Australia
  • 2007: Two works accepted into juried exhibition at the Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio
  • 2007: Cover Artist for the 2007 HorseFest Program - Lake FarmPark, Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2007: Artist for Houston GPA Golf Tournament Fund Raiser - conceptual design for new Greyhound rescue facility
  • 2007: Cover Artist for the 2007 Working Dog Weekend Program - Lake FarmPark, Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2006: Art Featured on Label for Black Knight Wine - Brigadoon Winery, Tripoli Wisconsin
  • 2006: Cover Artist for the 2006 HorseFest Program - Lake FarmPark, Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2006: Cover Artist for the 2006 Working Dog Weekend Program - Lake FarmPark, Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2005: Cover Artist for the 2005 Western Montana Fair - Racing Condition Book
  • 2005: Cover Artist for the 2005 HorseFest Program, Lake FarmPark - Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2005: Cover Artist for the 2005 Working Dog Weekend Program - Lake FarmPark, Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2004: Cover Artist for the 2004 HorseFest Program - Lake FarmPark, Kirtland, Ohio
  • 2004: Featured Artist on the cover of March (Equine Affair) issue of the Horseman's Corral magazine
  • 2002: Featured Artist on the cover of April (Equine Affair) issue of the Horseman's Corral magazine
  • 2001: First Place 2D-Traditional, Art in the Park, Medina, OH
  • 2001: Featured Artist on the cover of Feb, Mar, June, Aug & Sept Horseman's Corral magazines
  • 2000: Merit Award, Mayor’s Fine Art Show, Brecksville, OH
  • 2000: Award for Excellence, Shaker Square Arts Festival, Cleveland, OH
  • 2000: Judge’s Choice Award, Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Festival, Mt. Gretna, PA
  • 2000: Featured Artist on the Program cover for the All American Quarter Horse Congress 2000
  • 2000: Best of Show & First Place Category, Alliance Artfest, Alliance, OH
  • 2000: Featured Artist on the cover of January & June Horseman's Corral magazines
  • 2000: Featured Artist on the cover of Uckele Equine Products Summer/Fall Catalog
  • 1999: Featured Artist on the covers of Feb/April/May/Dec Horseman's Corral magazines
  • 1999: Honorable Mention Award - Yankee Peddlar Festival, OH
  • 1999: Featured on the cover of Uckele Equine Products Catalog
  • 1998: Mayor’s Choice Award, Brecksville Art Show, OH
  • 1998: Drawings featured in 2 national ASPCA promotional brochures
  • 1998: Drawing featured fall issue of the ASPCA Animal Watch Magazine
  • 1998: Commissioned by the City of Brecksville for a series of historic city portraits
  • 1998: Featured Artist on the covers of 7 issues of The Horseman’s Corral Magazine
  • 1998: Featured Artist on the April issue of The Chronicle of the Horse
  • 1997: 1st Place/Category “On Paper,” Pt. Clinton Festival of the Arts, Highland Pk., IL
  • 1997: Featured Artist on the cover of the The Horseman’s Corral Magazine (April, May & June)
  • 1997: Featured Artist on the cover of Uckele Animal Products catalog
  • 1996: Best of Show, Fairlawn Art in the Park, OH
  • 1996: Best of Show, Strongsville Art on the Commons, OH
  • 1996: 2nd Place, Artigras, FL
  • 1996: Award of Distinction, Deerfield Beech Art Festival, FL
  • 1995: 1st Place, Alliance Art Fest, OH
  • 1995: Featured Artist, Palm Beach Art Fest, FL
  • 1995: Featured Artist, Aventura Art Festival, FL
  • 1994: Award of Merit, Brecksville Art Festival, OH
  • 1994: 2nd Place, Fairlawn Art in the Park, OH