Award-winning coastal Florida wildlife artist Kelly Reark brings underwater worlds to life in her paintings. Kelly is known for her tarpon paintings and from her involvement with many fishing tournaments. In addition to tarpon art, Kelly creates art inspired by nature and her experiences as a Native Floridian.
Kelly has exhibited work in conjunction with fishing tournaments, galleries, and invitational or juried fine art festivals since 2002. Her work has won awards, been published in magazines and newspapers, and is on display throughout southwest Florida. Most recently, her designs have represented the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournaments, Charlotte Harbor Photo Release Tournaments, and the 49th Annual Highlands Art League Fine Art Festival. Kelly earned "First Place" for painting on silk in the 2013 Englewood Winter Fine Arts Festival and both the "Peoples Choice" and "Best in Show" awards from the 2015 Highlands Art League Festival.
