Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Kelly Louise Judd. “Swan Bones Theater” is the title I gave to the fragile shadowland where I can play freely with different characters and scenarios, seeing what strangeness occurs between the two. I live in Kansas City, Missouri with my beau and two wonderful, shaggy muses: a dog, Wynsome, and a cat, Hildegarde. I have a small forest in my yard with a secret garden, and windows that look onto my overgrown cottage garden and potager garden; I will spend hours staring into these for inspiration. I love folklore, ghost stories, Victorian literature and art, psychology, Northern Renaissance art, animals, and nature, all of which have an evident influence on my work.
Apart from creating things, what do you do?
I enjoy gardening, finding different uses for herbs, learning to identify every tree and plant, reading on my hammock, long hikes with my dog, cycling, visiting antique shops, playing croquet, and traveling to historic, often haunted, sites.
What first made you want to become an artist?
As a child, I was always working on art or some type of craft making. It was one of the few things that had the ability to hold my attention for long periods of time and calm my anxiousness. I don’t think I could ever not be an artist in some form; if I try not to think about making things, a new idea will usually follow shortly.
Please describe your creative process.
I like to use traditional materials: oil paint on panel, pen and watercolor on paper, and clay. I will go back and forth between mediums, so there will always be something to work on. Most of my work will begin with a quick sketch, then become a more detailed drawing.
I always try to wake up early, have a cup of coffee with chicory, and take some time to do some sketching and think about the current piece I’m working on. Often, a piece will seem completely different to me from the previous evening, so it’s important I get myself refocused. It is helpful for me to light a candle and turn on music or an audio book. Once I am focused, I become easily obsessed and will diligently work until my hands hurt.
What handmade possession do you most cherish?
I love the artistic photos taken and developed by my great-grandfather of my great-grandmother and the two of them together. The photos were taken when my great-grandparents were around the same age as I am now, and they look eerily similar to my current life and style.
Name your top five books, movies, musicians, and websites besides Etsy.
Books:
The Violent Bear it Away by Flannery O’Connor
Villette by Charlotte Bronte
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The poetry of Emily Dickinson
Movies:
The Innocents
The Company of Wolves
Grey Gardens
The Brothers Quay Collection
There Will Be Blood
Music:
Woven Hand / 16 Horsepower
Ella Fitzgerald
Dock Boggs
Nick Cave
Mozart
Web:
Flickr
MOBOT
Vintage Printable
Self Sufficientish
What advice would you give to artists who are new to Etsy?
I’m a firm believer that if you are true in heart with what you do, things will start falling into place. Visualize what you want your shop to feel like and how images will flow together. Update as often as possible. Start small and keep growing.
What are your favorite features on Etsy? What new features would you like to see?
I enjoy the Treasury section. I love when I happen to stumble upon the perfect collection that completely fits my mood for that day.
How do you promote your work?
I have a website and blog that I update with new work. I also have Flickr and Twitter accounts and I just started a Facebook page.
In ten years, where would you like to be?
I would like to be doing many of the same things I do now and be able to make a better living of it. I hope to have illustrated many more children’s books by this time.
I would also like to own a larger acreage with an old farmhouse, where I could further expand upon my gardening ideas and acquire many more animals.
364 comments
Alaroycreature said 10 years ago
wow her work is amazing.
outofline said 10 years ago
Beautiful work! I especially love the "Thorns and Thistles" Congrats!
TwinkleStarCrafts said 10 years ago
Incredible! Continued success to you!
JewelryByJLy said 10 years ago
Your work is amazing!! Congratulations featured seller!!
ShebboDesign said 10 years ago
fantastic work! Congrats!
Ayca said 10 years ago
Great shop & article! Congrats!
FerntreeStudio said 10 years ago
Very very happy to see another illustrator/artist featured! Your work is lovely. :) angie
dreamyvintage said 10 years ago
So beautiful and unique! Congrats :)
LoveMeAmberLee said 10 years ago
Lovely! Thank you for sharing <3
craftpile said 10 years ago
Lovely work and congrats to you!!
NaturalAmber said 10 years ago
Beautiful shop! I had never seen your shop before and was thrilled to see your beautiful artwork.
TheBlackSpotBooks said 10 years ago
I love love love your work! So wonderful to read your interview!!
AnnTig said 10 years ago
Your work is very unique, Thank you for sharing!
junkyardglitter said 10 years ago
Wow I had no idea you were on Etsy! What a great Featured Seller! So inspiring!
ValerieGalloway said 10 years ago
Kelly, you've been one of my top favorite Etsy artists! You're work is beautiful and haunting. Congratulations, you truly deserve this recognition!
crookedsister said 10 years ago
Swanbones has always been one of my fave shops! It's so nice to hear and know more about her. Many of her prints are on my wish list.
Minxshop said 10 years ago
Gorgeous work. <3 Also, I love your dog's name.
shopbobbi said 10 years ago
Hauntingly beautiful work!!
AnniesAttic said 10 years ago
Fantastic!
Dalina said 10 years ago
i love your work. congrats! dalina
arcoirishandcrafted said 10 years ago
I absolutely love your work and story. I think it takes great honesty with yourself to be a truly great artist. Seems you've found it. Congrats. :)
DecoFamara said 10 years ago
Nice work.
ButtonTreeShop said 10 years ago
All of this artwork is so amazing! Swanbones is very talented and I'm so glad to see her featured.
Gazzu said 10 years ago
Love your work!!
LeafandInk said 10 years ago
Beautifully Haunting. I found Kelly's shop "Swan Bones" when she first opened up here on etsy and have been drawn back again and again! Enchanting! Lisa LeafandInk
rosebudshome said 10 years ago
Enchanting charming work.
copperleafbotanicals said 10 years ago
I am a big fan of your work. It's lovely to hear the stories behind the beauty.
beachglassshop said 10 years ago
thank you for sharing~!
gumbygirl said 10 years ago
I have felt like "All at Once" many times!
vestedbeevintage said 10 years ago
Your art is the quality of being in a fantastical world.
Nikifashion said 10 years ago
Amazing ART!
Diramazioni said 10 years ago
Great!
rakshniyavintage said 10 years ago
what an amazing shop - it's great to have you as a featured seller :)
InmostLight said 10 years ago
Wonderful artist and a truly heartwarming article:)
LilliansGarden said 10 years ago
Just beautiful♥
Vocisconnesse said 10 years ago
Amazing interview! I love your artworks, fabulous! °V°
FairyDC2008 said 10 years ago
Amazing art! I love everything is so beautiful.
wanderthisway said 10 years ago
gorgeous! your work is absolutely enchanting!
dragonhouseofyuen said 10 years ago
a lovely interview with Kelly. I've always admired her unusual art breaking dream boundaries. May your success continue to grow and your dreams become a reality :)
BululuStudio said 10 years ago
Gorgeous work. Congrats for the featured.
MademoiselleG said 10 years ago
I have this shop in my favorites since a while, but everytime I visit it I'm amazed. This artist's work is simply gorgeous!
SillyBuddy said 10 years ago
Amazingly beautiful.
ArcSquare said 10 years ago
beautiful!!!
lindaketelhut said 10 years ago
Beautiful work - so full of imagination! Lovely interview.
VintageZen said 10 years ago
beautiful art!
moonstr said 10 years ago
wonderful!:D
IlluminatedPerfume said 10 years ago
Great to see Kelly featured here, such fantastic work!
trellisgourds said 10 years ago
Beautiful and nice to see a KC Artist!
TexturedArtByDonna said 10 years ago
Very inspiring!
polkadotmagpie said 10 years ago
Dark and lovely, just how I love my art. Beauty, Kelly!
myvintagecrush said 10 years ago
Wow! So beautiful. Gardening is one of the areas I gain inspiration as well...there is something fascinating about watching/nurturing something into maturity. I hope your dreams come true Kelly!
opalpoems said 10 years ago
Beautiful, inspirational work. Always a treat to see a visual artist featured. Congratulations & best wishes for continued success!!! :)
smilingbluedog said 10 years ago
Your works is lovely, haunting and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it:)
simplyworn said 10 years ago
inspiring work... thank you for sharing!
LaurelCanyonBeads said 10 years ago
fantastic work...so inspiring!
martice said 10 years ago
wonderful work. very inspiring and relaxing indeed!
TheSteadfastSparrow said 10 years ago
Love it!!!
gypseatree said 10 years ago
I am a huge admirer of Swan Bones and I'm so glad to see Esty feature her. Her work is just haunting and so beautiful!
BlackStar said 10 years ago
Love your work! Fab interview.
unflappableproducts said 10 years ago
Amazing talent-congratulations on being a featured seller-I would have loved to see you in "this handmade artist series" with a video of you at work-I am fascinated with your work!
thestapeliacompany said 10 years ago
Wow. I just can't. Wow. I love it all. :)
ShirleyArt said 10 years ago
Wonderful interview...AMAZING artwork! Congrats on the feature!
WrenWillow said 10 years ago
yay!!! i love your work!! so thrilled for you. :)
MegansMenagerie said 10 years ago
Just amazing! Congrats!!! MegansMenagerie.etsy.com
xoazuree said 10 years ago
What an amazing collection of illustrations!! It's like something out of a dream! I love it!
arsniccandy said 10 years ago
This is creepily fabulous! Love the artwork*~*
lovelygifts said 10 years ago
Great work and article!
rowenamurillo said 10 years ago
beautiful work and new to me! Thanks for introducing us.
AlissaRose said 10 years ago
I love your old fashioned style. So envious of your overgrown cottage garden (I've always LOVED the Secret Garden). Thank you so much for sharing your story.
talchen said 10 years ago
Love your work! It's wonderful to be introduce to sellers you didn't know before! Good luck!
ClippieDepot said 10 years ago
Kelly, you are a beautiful artist
mcldrygoods said 10 years ago
oh, this is wonderful. victorian influenced, fairytale dreamscapes. love.
wahlrus said 10 years ago
Thanks for sharing your story! Love your old fashioned/creepy/pretty style- very unique! etsyLove from, Jamie
GollyBard said 10 years ago
Congratulations! Your work is so dreamlike and other-worldly. Marvelous!
sabahnur said 10 years ago
dark queen! love this artist!
BijousWhimsy said 10 years ago
Your work is incredible and inspiring and unique...thanks so for sharing.
mirarii said 10 years ago
Your work made my jaw drop. I especially love "Wolf's Breath". I'm an aspiring fiction author who loves to put a dark and subtle spin on classic fairytale storylines; if I ever write a children's book, I'd trek all the way down from Canada to have you illustrate it. Really.
DesignerKnits said 10 years ago
love your artwork. congrats!
BlueTrike said 10 years ago
I agree with everyone that your work is beautiful - and I'm happy to see an artist showcased as the featured seller! Mara
munieca said 10 years ago
<3
beautifulearthgrl said 10 years ago
Very talented
AvianInspirations said 10 years ago
Lovely, eerie work.
dirtdancestonewerks said 10 years ago
Love your passion and your artwork!
drifted said 10 years ago
your work resonates within myself. You have the soul of a true artist. Beautiful.
UneBelleVie said 10 years ago
I love her style and her individuality. I'm so happy to be introduced to her shop! : )
nenufarblanco said 10 years ago
Congratulations! I admire you so much!
copperpod said 10 years ago
Beautiful work. Very talented.
sealmaiden said 10 years ago
your work is just beautiful
trillity said 10 years ago
I would love to read (or write!) a children's book with these type of illustrations....lovely.
SomeWheninTime said 10 years ago
Beautiful, but melancholy art. It strangely fell in with my mood today and the treasury I had just finished creating.
SoSpooled said 10 years ago
beautiful work! i envy your talent.
blueridgewoodworking said 10 years ago
Very Cool!!!
msangiesattic said 10 years ago
I can see all the influences you mentioned in your work. Very beautiful and extremely unique.
slumptown said 10 years ago
Amazing work and a great interview thanks for sharing.
accentonvintage said 10 years ago
You have a unique imagination! Beautiful thought provoking work!
kvanvliet said 10 years ago
I love how these remind me of the neverending story and the gashlycrumb tinies illustrations at the same time...elegant and twisted!
suttree said 10 years ago
Really love this work - so beautiful... so out of THIS world!
OffTheBarrow said 10 years ago
Your words and works are intriguing. Thanks for sharing.
RabbitfishJewelry said 10 years ago
Very beautiful, thanks!
thecottagemarket said 10 years ago
love the article and adore the incredible detailed artwork...candy for the eye and continues to probe the mind each time you look at the piece...i truly love that...that you for sharing your talents with us...your work is truly amazing!
BreatheCouture said 10 years ago
What talent! A beautiful and creative mind. Thanks for sharing!
AllseasonsMom said 10 years ago
Beautiful work. Very talented.Great interview.Thanks for sharing.
Nishale said 10 years ago
so so beautiful! great talent!
GildedCageDesign said 10 years ago
Wow, love your illustrations.
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy said 10 years ago
What a great imagination! Love the creativity - awesome shop!!
KellyEMarra said 10 years ago
Very Cool!!!
VivaGailBeads said 10 years ago
Stunning work!
ranasalame said 10 years ago
Super dreamy stuff...I feel inspired!
0juracoquet said 10 years ago
very soft and feminine drawings. felt like I was in a fairytale :)
diorama4mama said 10 years ago
Phenomenal work. Jonathan LaVine Gallery and La Luz de Jesus quality art. Juxtapoz take note.
ajoyfulstudio said 10 years ago
Love the dreamlike quality to your work ... amazingly beautiful!
breadandroses2 said 10 years ago
Already a fan of this extraordinary artist. Love the early 19th century aesthetic/influence and extrasensory allusions. Simply so good! Thank you.
TheOldHouse said 10 years ago
Thank you for openly sharing your person, your soul, and your spirit through your words and your creations.
FallsvaleCrochet said 10 years ago
Hi there. You are very talented and I wish you all the best! Congrats!
treeoflifestudio said 10 years ago
BEAUTIFUL work! I too, can't stop creating, I can relate.
CustomCollageSheets said 10 years ago
Amazingly inspiring and wonderfully whimsical works of art. A truly deserving featured seller for sure. Congratulations!
byKEONA said 10 years ago
WoW! Your work is amazing!
AnimalCrackersbysue said 10 years ago
Extremely "fairy-tale-esque", very dark and dreamlike :)
EJPcreations said 10 years ago
Simply stunning! So glad I stumbled on this article.
BambuEarth said 10 years ago
beautiful work. love it. ♥
Waterrose said 10 years ago
Added to my favorites....love your work!
anthologyorganic said 10 years ago
amazing other-worldly art!
2TrickPony said 10 years ago
dreamlike...love the imagery.
skrocki said 10 years ago
Her artwork is beautiful!!!
yalipaz said 10 years ago
Amazing work!!!
jodieflowers said 10 years ago
Love her work!
thecoloursoflife said 10 years ago
awesome! i love your art!
Xirconnia said 10 years ago
Beautiful work!
kadydesigns said 10 years ago
Love the weeping willow print! Your work is so beautiful,interesting and has an errie quality to it. Love it!
graycat26 said 10 years ago
I absolutely love your work. Thank you for sharing with us!!
JordanRou said 10 years ago
Wow! Beautiful, beautiful work! Makes me want to curl up with a dusty copy of Grimm's fairy tales!
daisychestnut said 10 years ago
Lovely!
EderaJewelry said 10 years ago
I've loved Swanbones work for some time--so wonderful to see her as a Featured Seller!
anotherghostquilts said 10 years ago
Wonderful distinctive art. Best wishes with your shop.
PhiaNicCreations said 10 years ago
Very Nice Work!
Linaline said 10 years ago
Such surprisingly tender and fabulous pictures! In the soul wakes up a child. Thank you for your art!
PomLove said 10 years ago
ethereal, lovely... what a talented artist.
StudioCherie said 10 years ago
Lovely profile photo and interview. Such a treat to see this artist featured.
NoFrump said 10 years ago
Wonderful work! I'm a writer, and your images have inspired me! :)
barbosaart said 10 years ago
Gorgeous Work!
enchantedpond said 10 years ago
very beautiful work ...!
Sumikoshop said 10 years ago
I love your work ....
celapiu said 10 years ago
Great interview, good luck with your plans!
ryancolemanart said 10 years ago
Very cool work... Love the moodiness if it~
calypsogirl said 10 years ago
love all the supportive words from everyone. they were a found poem of sorts. you work is beautiful and haunting.
bushels said 10 years ago
What a wonderful feature seller. I can't stop looking at her work, so pretty, enchanted and dark all over - love it!
NeatOldJunk said 10 years ago
Compelled to comment on this haunting art. Fascinating and unique. You are so very talented.
InnerWild said 10 years ago
Swanbones - oh just the name alone sings to me. Magnificent. What a beautiful, moving story and ... "Swan Bones Theatre" - "a fragile shadowland where I can play freely with different characters and scenarios" - oh this is just EXQUISITE in every way! Thank you. Wishing you lots of wishes come true Ms Kelly Louise, you're a glorious inspiration.
Blacklotusclothing said 10 years ago
Your work is inspiration for my work.. Keep it up my Dear.. It's absolutely dreamy!
matchstickgirl said 10 years ago
absolutely wonderful I adore the work of Swanbones .... simply beautiful !
LucentJewels said 10 years ago
Awesome work - and an inspiring read. Congratulations on your well-deserved success!
LoreleisAtelier said 10 years ago
I'm enchanted by your beautiful, magical work, wonderful feature-- !
LucentJewels said 10 years ago
Awesome work - and an inspiring read. Congratulations on your well-deserved success!
topsyturvydesign said 10 years ago
Magic...Pure magic!
MetroGypsy said 10 years ago
It's like Gorey meets pale white swans meets Burton meets a lovely Etsy seller-magical indeed! Gorgeous dream pillow too-*swoon*! Congrats on an absolutely enchanting feature!
CalioJewelry said 10 years ago
I love the dark monochromatic colors used in your art. Your subject matter is very magical!
MaineHarbour said 10 years ago
Oh my gosh! Your work is incredible. I love the feel of it. Dark yet magical. Congrats!!
aCalliopeWoman said 10 years ago
All around wonderous!
LittleWrenPottery said 10 years ago
Amazingly intricate work, fabulous hope theres much more success to come for you!
marbled said 10 years ago
Very talented!!Wonderful!
e2creations said 10 years ago
Hi Kelly, When I first saw your pic, I thought you made hammocks, gorgeous! What a beautiful place for inspiration! Great Art and the way you write ~ maybe some books! ~ I wish you many years of success! Erin
gilstrapdesigns said 10 years ago
I looked at your beautiful, wonder shop and of course your website and it is all very inspiring and magical. Thanks for sharing such a great interview with us.
Emmamaha said 10 years ago
Beautiful&magical. I can see why your illustrations are what they are, you are a bit of a dreamer:)
chickory said 10 years ago
nice to see oil paintings and actual drawings featured. thank you for the link to self-sufficientish ....as a mini farmer that was a good tip for me. good luck on getting more animals...i love having a farm! best wishes.
lespetiteschoses said 10 years ago
a pleasure to meet your art and dreams!
watflooswing said 10 years ago
thank you for such a lovely and inspiring interview!! :-))
sleepymoondesign said 10 years ago
I can totally see your inspiration in your work! Beautiful!
fieldtrip said 10 years ago
your work is breathtaking and so detailed - really happy to learn about it :)
Asianexpressions said 10 years ago
Amazing!
comfortablyblue said 10 years ago
oooohhh... so dreamy, love it!
elmstreetmarket said 10 years ago
Wow... this is what I love about Etsy - coming across people (and their work) who amaze and inspire me everyday!
Longnose said 10 years ago
Stunning! Just stunning!
lorenabr said 10 years ago
Love her stuff :)
JuJuBells said 10 years ago
Love the whimsical touch!
CarlaValverde said 10 years ago
I love her work!! Inspiring!
gototes said 10 years ago
Very inspiring and creative, congratulations!
lesulldes said 10 years ago
Congratulations! your work is very beautiful.
TheNebulousKingdom said 10 years ago
I really admire her work, so nice to read her interview :)
nowonder said 10 years ago
Such fantastic work! I also really like the picture!
DesignsByLoure said 10 years ago
Wonderful interview and beautiful artwork.
ohbabydotcom said 10 years ago
great article : )
Nikifashion said 10 years ago
SUPPER ART!
akcArt said 10 years ago
Love your work! Thanks for sharing!
emporium51 said 10 years ago
how is that I have never seen this shop before?? i'm struck by a wave of happiness...
designlab443 said 10 years ago
very lovely work!
Yvonne4eyes said 10 years ago
You & your work...AWESOME!
StudioCybele said 10 years ago
Beautiful work!
RetrospectPhoto said 10 years ago
Love her artwork! Congrats! :-)
taylorseclectic said 10 years ago
You are a very inspiring artist! It was a pleasure to read your interview and to see what inspires you. Congratulations on your feature!
kitterina said 10 years ago
Wow! Not only beautiful artwork, but extremely creative. Best of luck to you . . .
DistressingDelilah said 10 years ago
Just lusting after that gorgeous pillow in her shop...and all the rest! lovely, just lovely!
annamariapotamiti said 10 years ago
Congratulations! Your work is really beautiful -such inspired vision!
NikkiMontenegro said 10 years ago
Imaginative work, i love it! :)
happymaxdesigns said 10 years ago
I can relate to so much of what you said in your interview! You have beautiful work and it seems almost autobiographical. I would love to hear you talk about one of your pieces. Nice interview!
bombshellstudios said 10 years ago
Wow, beautiful words and beautiful art!
mycuriousteaparty said 10 years ago
Congratulations Kelly Louise you as a 'featured seller' is very well deserved, your work is wonderful.
MeAndBoo said 10 years ago
This is everything I aspire to. Lovely.
Gratefulthreads said 10 years ago
Stunning!
ec1973 said 10 years ago
Very unique, what an Artist!. Beautiful work.
dkshopgirl said 10 years ago
wonderful - very intricate and lovely. Thank you. :-)
casamoda said 10 years ago
beautiful work. love it.
chaps4kids said 10 years ago
FANTASTIC FANTASY
HouseOfMoss said 10 years ago
Your work is so haunting and beautiful!
shannspishak said 10 years ago
OMgosh! I am so proud of you Kelly- and what a beautiful woman too! I am the proud owner of one of Kelly's originals and I am totally in love and infatuated with her work. I would love to own more :) Keep up the outstanding work Kelly! Congratulations on being a Featured Seller on Etsy and I wish you continued success!
JoyandWhimsy said 10 years ago
love your work, reminds me somewhat of Edward Gorey yet your main characters are way more beautiful & detailed whereas his had more of a sketchy look.
BlackDoveBotanicals said 10 years ago
A girl of my own heart! How is possible that there are so very many talented and magickal folk here on etsy? It blows me away every time I log in...Thank you
LatheratiSoap said 10 years ago
stunning, enchanted work. amazing :-)
elemegibere said 10 years ago
Wonderful! I wish success
WingsDove said 10 years ago
Wonderful drawings! Art that inspires thought and reflection is so important.
lilwildflower said 10 years ago
Wow, your mind is full of beautiful images...
VedaArts said 10 years ago
very lovely! i wish you all the success in the world!
whimsywhimsical said 10 years ago
Your artworks are beautiful and I get the same feeling as involving yourself deeply into craft making calm the anxiousness. You'll feel very relief and happy to see your idea finally revealed in the canvas or paper. Good luck and all the best :) I'm your fan :D
SundustStudio said 10 years ago
Gifted, truely. I am enamored. Best of wishes for you with this talent.
paroliro said 10 years ago
Inspirational otherworldly creations! Cheers a rainy night...
BellaMarie said 10 years ago
I have been a fan for a long while...congrats on being a featured seller!
ostreicher said 10 years ago
what a stunning world you have created
MeadowTea said 10 years ago
Inspirational and beautiful!
chanyeevon said 10 years ago
Love your artworks. They are whimsical and there're stories to tell. Beautiful imagination and love your advice of to be true in heart with what you do. All the best to you :)
PamplemousseAndBean said 10 years ago
LOVE.
MollyCranch said 10 years ago
Lovely work with a unique vision. Congratulations!
busterandboo said 10 years ago
Amazing artist; love your work swanbones!
TheNightjar said 10 years ago
Kelly Louis you are so amazingly talented, I am so sincerely happy to read more about you here! Your work is an inspiration- dark, moody, elegant and skillfully applied-three (or four) cheers!!!!
Anastasiasdolls said 10 years ago
Very talented !
petticoatpistol said 10 years ago
I absolutely love all of your work.
rabcat01 said 10 years ago
Beautiful!
shizendesigns said 10 years ago
I'm in love with your painting. Delicate, sensitive, dark, gentle - just PERFECT! You are so talented.
RubySkeleton said 10 years ago
I love your work! It has such intrigue & fantasy!
CounterFitCakes said 10 years ago
Wonderful to hear about your passion!
prettypennydesigns said 10 years ago
Gorgeous work! So great to hear about your work and process.
TheBunnyHole said 10 years ago
Amazingly beautiful art! I love it!
creativechai said 10 years ago
Your art is amazing. Love it.
prairiechicxx said 10 years ago
You have a wonderful imagination and creative process Miss Kelly! I look forward to seeing more of your work!
wanderingmermaid said 10 years ago
I feel a strong kinship to your work and with your ideas. Lovely shop and lovely article â¤
willynillyknitter said 10 years ago
Dreamy, eerie, lovely. I really enjoyed reading about your inspirations and your process. Thanks for sharing.
pawpaintings said 10 years ago
your artwork is beautiful. great article.
crystalfemme said 10 years ago
Kelly, I like your photo alot. You are beautiful and poised. The photo looks so inviting like in the movies. It shows that you are peaceful and happy. So lovely...
AlpineGypsy said 10 years ago
I'm so inspired~ Congratulations Kelly Louise! Heidi
followingfireflies said 10 years ago
very pretty
styleforlife said 10 years ago
OMG, I LOVE THIS SELLER!!!!!! She is so magical. :-)))))) xxxxx
pixiecampbell said 10 years ago
Such lovely replies to the questions. I love the creepy romantic vibe of Kelly's work and now knowing more about her interests and lifestyle, I can see a character emerging. So cool. Thank you for sharing!
liaison said 10 years ago
FABULOUS. What a dreamy, lovely artist!
robinandthesage said 10 years ago
your art is hauntingly beautiful!
happilyeverafternoon said 10 years ago
Really gorgeous, so magical. Thank you :)
That70sShoppe said 10 years ago
Wow, great article and what talent.
moonlightdesigns2 said 10 years ago
Love your beautiful art! Wish I was on a hammock reading a book right now...
rebelhearts said 10 years ago
I too have a fascination with Victorian art as well flora and fauna. Very beautiful.
mygoodness said 10 years ago
i truly appreciate your statement: "I'm a firm believer that if you are true in heart at what you do, things will start falling into place." that is fabulously inspirational. thank you.
naturechild said 10 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous! Your work gives me a deep blissfully creeps, like a beautiful nightmare, I love this feeling. Thank you. Interesting interview, think we have a lot in common.
CheersToJuly said 10 years ago
Wonderful article - what a joy :)
africhic said 10 years ago
What amazing pieces art, and the story behind your works make them even more magical!
PearlArrow said 10 years ago
ditto all of the above. You are one exceptionally talented fine artist. I hope also finding representation in a busy art gallery, such as in Carmel or Santa Barbara...Sonoma, etc...when you do, let us know...
wildbirdannie said 10 years ago
brilliant, haunting and BEAUTIFUL work!!!
shulamite said 10 years ago
I am SO happy to see Swanbones featured at last! :D I've been a huge fan of her work for a couple of years now since finding her quite by random on Etsy :D Kelly, I am so completely in awe of your beautiful art :D
mazuli83 said 10 years ago
Soo beautiful art! Swanbones are really talented :)
FairyFiligree said 10 years ago
Very inspirational - wishing you success in your work.... do you illustrate vintage fashion too?
WickedDarling said 10 years ago
I am already a fan and this is a fantastic interview. Gorgeous and haunting art! An amazing talent!
BitOknitting said 10 years ago
Beautiful work...LOvE it!
artofjane said 10 years ago
It's so interesting when one of favorites is featured. I love learning about the artist behind the art.
debdeanart said 10 years ago
Your work is a true expression of yourself....I admire your focus and passion...much success!
specificflavour said 10 years ago
Aah, the Self Sufficientish website; a fine choice! They are a well of knowledge the self sufficientish folk.
pibbles said 10 years ago
Wow! Thanks for sharing, swanbones.
VogueVixens said 10 years ago
How eerily beautiful your work is! It has a wistfulness to it as well. I look forward to finding children's books with your illustrations.
juliesadorabowls said 10 years ago
So intriguing! What talent!
strawberryluna said 10 years ago
Wow, your work is stunning. I can see the folklore and myth living in each piece, which I completely love as well. Congratulations! I'm really happy to have found you through this feature.
kathyjohnson3 said 10 years ago
Beautiful and creative!!
Chuletindesigns said 10 years ago
I love your work! Thank you very much for sharing! :)
kindledesign said 10 years ago
Your artwork definitely has that nature-turned-on-its-head feel to it, I love the surrealism in your pieces! Thanks for sharing a part of your story here with us.
peacesofindigo said 10 years ago
beautiful designs.
carlossantiago said 10 years ago
super!!!!!!
Vintage50sEyewear said 10 years ago
Very enchanting. I love it :)
megansbeadeddesigns said 10 years ago
Absolutely astounding work!
studiovignette said 10 years ago
Gorgeous work Kelly, I love the feeling of history, the organic elements, the combination of naive and sophistication and your sense of details.
VelveteenHabbit said 10 years ago
Haunting Autumnal Dark and yet Sheer_I love your artwork-it feels ethereal in a mysterious and yet un-scary sort of way--spiritual--natural--old-very old--delicate
BeeGracious said 10 years ago
Interesting & Fasinating work ~ love your storybook life ~ thanks for sharing!
lizaanneart said 10 years ago
beautiful amazing work!! i absolutely connect with your interview!!
Naftali said 10 years ago
Her work is so beautiful. I enjoyed the interview as well!
elisemahan said 10 years ago
this work is incredible!
SeashellBouquet said 10 years ago
What a talented featured seller!!
AutumnAlchemy said 10 years ago
Absolutely enchanting work! Good luck with the farmhouse x
satorydesigns said 10 years ago
amazing art! I love it!
satorydesigns said 10 years ago
Amazing simply amazing!
ClayCat said 10 years ago
Truly unique! Exquisite work! =)
tanglesastangled said 10 years ago
No words. I love it. I wish every etsy seller a farmhouse with alot of animals and a garden. Or at least, I hope it for myself and yourself and all other selves who dream of such a thing.
quiltartfabric said 10 years ago
Beautiful paintings!
anoriginalbyingrid said 10 years ago
Love, love, love your work! Can't wait to receive my print!!!
whimsybell said 10 years ago
Your work is so beautiful. It reminds me of the old gorgeously illustrated fairytale books I used to read.
TheIDconnection said 10 years ago
Very beautiful work! I love it. Monica TheIDConnection
BushelandPeckPaper said 10 years ago
So glad to have been introduced to your work! So mystical.
DalkullanJewelry said 10 years ago
Beautiful art, it was a treat to read your interview. Hope you get that farmhouse someday!
petalcove said 10 years ago
Your work is so amazing, and your interview was very inspiring. Best of luck to you!
glassgifts said 10 years ago
You are in an exquisite space both emotionally, intellectually and physically...a true creator of ethereal work. Thank you!
farfelue said 10 years ago
awesomeness ^____________^
italianbirthdayparty said 10 years ago
purdy!
chicleather said 10 years ago
Incredible and so original work
mjchexum said 10 years ago
I can't remember how I first found your shop but I absolutely love it! I was so excited that they interviewed you! Keep making things! your work is beautiful!
psMemorableLooks said 10 years ago
Yes this is very helpful, thanks, and we share a hometown: Kansas City well I am specifically from Independence
LaneyButler said 10 years ago
Beautiful work!
HeavenAwaits said 10 years ago
Oddly Wonderful.. a Lovely crypt collection my dear
MaijaFeja said 10 years ago
Really wonderful!!! Stunning work!
YardSaleSisters said 10 years ago
Absolutely wonderful work, wonderful person. Always stay true to who you are.
maijas said 10 years ago
A Flannary O'Connor fan! I could hug you.
ikabags said 10 years ago
Amazing ! No more word :) Congratulations and cheers !
LynnPetty said 10 years ago
I LOVE your style! Stunning and outside the box:) I would LOVE to know where to buy a hammock like yours! It's beautiful.
julessabjewelry said 10 years ago
Kelly, your work is indescribably beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us.
MRSMKM said 10 years ago
Gorgeous, gorgeous art. Great article on a fascinating artist. Kelly, your style takes me back to some cherished childhood books, especially a Grimms Fairytales book. The illustrations were simultaneously hypnotic, romantic, and gothic,
ClothandPatina said 10 years ago
Beautiful work...I love the romantic fairytale style. Great article!
sarie686 said 10 years ago
Incredibly unique! I love your work!
ForStrangeWomen said 10 years ago
she is my favorite artist, lives near me, and won't even let me meet her no matter how much i beg. she does not even do gallery shows here. her prints are everywhere in my home, in 5 rooms, and i am saving up for an original. damn you kelly louise judd why do you have to be so awesome and elusive?
knitteddnonsense said 10 years ago
darkly ambiguous. reminds me of my old freind....
filigreelamps said 10 years ago
Your work is such a treat to see... I love how you illustrate such emotion in your pieces! Michelle :^.)
RockisSupplies said 10 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed a look into this unique and talented featured artist.
leapinggazelle said 10 years ago
gorgeous work, so ethereal and mysterious. wonderful interview!
TiffanyMorganDesigns said 10 years ago
Love <3
PortugueseVintage said 10 years ago
I enjoy gardening too! Great work!
birdhouseaccents said 10 years ago
Congrats
loosethreads2 said 10 years ago
Your work is hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for a great interview!
whittie said 10 years ago
All of her work is just gorgeous & so detailed! :) Great feature!
twitchandwhiskers said 10 years ago
Hauntingly beautiful. I LOVE Grey Gardens too!
ArghCaptainEmily said 10 years ago
Your artwork is absolutely gorgeous. I love every bit of it!
ofrenda said 10 years ago
Wow! Very nice! They seem like they should be in a storybook.
LoveYouSo said 10 years ago
I LOVE your work! Some are eerie, some beautiful and others are so interesting. Your shop is wonderful. Thanks!
LuxCoronette said 10 years ago
Absolutely stunning work! x
flowerandpearlstudio said 10 years ago
I have a new favorite!
misfitchic said 10 years ago
beautiful, beautiful, endlessly beautiful...
strangeblossom said 10 years ago
wowie. amazing work. so glad this piece was written
BaylaBelle said 10 years ago
Ok, I'm obsessed!! WOW, What a talent. Never lose your incredibly unique point of view!!! <3
FeltAbout said 10 years ago
Delicious!
FeltAbout said 10 years ago
Delicious!
emilyloowho said 10 years ago
Positively inspiring. A true Victorian.
ellaminnowpeadesigns said 10 years ago
Stunning! What beautiful pieces!
pipistrellevintage said 10 years ago
Thank you for introducing me to this amazing artist.
rozzie said 10 years ago
chilling
Squarekitty said 10 years ago
As a newbie to Etsy, this is lovely to see - personal jottings of the featured artist to introduce us to your beautiful & eerie work. Love it :) admire your skill, insight and outlook on life & your work, Kelly. You may be sending some art to New Zealand soon, lol!
TheHouseofLau said 10 years ago
Gorgeous ♥ A beautiful life reflected in beautiful work.
huntress21 said 10 years ago
Utterly captivating pieces. It would be easy to become lost in your work, in the discordant evocative images dense with the Brothers Grimm black forest. Absolutely love Foxgloves!
sognidesigns said 10 years ago
Very interesting and beautiful work!!
PaperPicker said 10 years ago
gorgeous work!! it has a bit of art nouveau and art deco style.
sphan said 10 years ago
you are one of my favorite featured artist of all time. i love your work and lifestyle. you are such an inspiration.
looploft said 10 years ago
your work is lovely...love what you do + it shows!
catonasilverspoon said 10 years ago
what a awesome artist! love the two canaries oil painting, reminds me of salvador dali, i cant wait to see more of your art work on etsy.
WiltsieBridgeCS said 10 years ago
Love your work!
JaniceCordeiro said 10 years ago
Great work. Love this style. Well done.
TJSewsBeautiful said 10 years ago
I love "Weeping Woods" Not only is the actual art piece beautiful, but also the the thought behind the depicted scene. You are truly a talented artist.
TheSewingGin said 10 years ago
Lovely art. Thanks for sharing.
MadeInSussex said 10 years ago
Such talent, truly inspirational !
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AndrewGableArtist said 10 years ago
Fascinating Work - Thanks for Sharing.
DesiCloe said 10 years ago
Beautiful interview! I like her style and the her approach to work!
soulybarb said 10 years ago
Wonderful, magical and utterly beautiful!
DotD said 10 years ago
You are a truly talented artist and I will continue to follow your work!
salvageartsweetheart said 10 years ago
Your work is absolutely mesmerizing. Shop, website and blog all bookmarked!
salvageartsweetheart said 10 years ago
Your work is absolutely mesmerizing. Shop, website and blog all bookmarked!
camamiel said 10 years ago
I completely adore your work. I´m very glad that you have been featured.
DigiFlora said 10 years ago
Beautiful work. Shop is bookmarked!
velvetcrush said 10 years ago
amazing work. I love it. Proud to have you in my home state too :)
LaventimeDreams said 10 years ago
Love your work, thanks for sharing!
TinfenaStudio said 10 years ago
what a magical shop, gorgeous work!
TheArtofMichelle said 9 years ago
such a great article. you are very unique and inspiring!
Aurelia Z. from AtelierZephire said 7 years ago
Refined, haunting, soulful, moody.... Your work is some of my favorite on etsy! Much continued and growing success to you!
Dowson from PsychicSonya said 7 years ago
Out of this world!
Traditions Transformed | Filthy Rebena said 6 years ago
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Swan Bones | Wyrd Words & Effigies said 6 years ago
[…] That feeling when you discover an artist who you simply have to tell people about is one of the best feelings. For me, my system fire off on all cylinders, and I want to share my discovery as quickly as possible.The work of Swan Bones is enchanting to the point you don’t want to step away from it. Ever. You’d much rather step further into her illustrated world and become part of it. You can find a fascinating interview with Kelly Louise Judd, the lady behind Swan Bones here. […]
Elizabeth Ferrari-Wiberg from OldButtonsReClaymd said 5 years ago
sooo happy to have stumbled upon you and your work~ It brightened up the never ending winter we, i, am stuck within...thank you for the light!