Kelsee Carlile (b. 1999) is an Houston based artist who earned her BFA in Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting from the University of Houston. She works primarily with oil painting and lithography printmaking, techniques that allow her to merge traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression. Her work draws inspiration from the old masters, particularly the painting techniques of the 1500s, where she explores the use of light, depth, and texture to create rich, layered compositions. She aims to revive and reinterpret these classical methods, blending them with contemporary fantasy elements to create pieces that feel both timeless and unique.

Lithography has recently become a particularly significant medium in her practice.  Through working with this process, she hopes to preserve and celebrate a medium that has played an essential role in the history of printmaking.

Kelsee’s approach is grounded in a deep respect for the past, yet focused on the potential for creating new, fantastical worlds through her art that is entirely new. She is interested in how historical techniques and modern sensibilities can work in tandem, crafting a narrative that bridges the gap between eras and imaginations.