Kalee Bly Choiniere (art alias Barely Awake) is a traveling painter, muralist, designer, and writer originally from Providence, RI. A self-taught painter, she bridges her inner world with the outer through bright, whimsical imagery. She is best known for her psychedelic line-work, double-eyed characters, and signature dripping flowers.
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Inspired by years of working and traveling nomadically, my work draws from the expansiveness and vibrancy of the natural world. Using acrylic paint on large-scale canvases, I explore how emotions and movement can be translated through colors and patterns to create a meditative vortex. I am most-known for my flowing line-work that outpours from colorful, dripping flowers; I aim to capture the energy of growth, change, and interconnection found in nature. My work aspires to invite viewers into a moment of uplifting introspection - offering a renewed sense of compassion for themselves while sparking a playful, tender connection to their inner world.
