"Atena" - Original oil painting by Encinitas artist, Kelly Mellos. Inspired by Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom.  18" x 24". Oil on canvas.

Kelly Mellos Bio:

Born
August 23, 1975 - Wausau, Wisconsin

Art Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Art History
Milwaukee Art Museum, Watercolor Painting
San Diego Art Department, Portrait Drawing and Oil Painting
San Diego Art Academy, Figure Drawing
Artist Mentors: Oil Painters Andrea Rushing and Heather Pieters, Artist Neil Shigley

Exhibitions
"Inspirational Women" Private Exhibition, 12/07 

Affiliations
Museum of the Living Artist - Member 
International Fine Art Society
San Diego Figure Drawing and Painting Group