Kelli Murray | Proxart Web Feature

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In preparation for Proxart Magazine's 5th issue release (awesome job!), they decided to highlight some of the articles from Winter 2010, including the one I wrote about the awesome Mrs. Kelli Murray! Take a peak at my article about this San Diego designer and artist with a one-of-a-kind style inspired by her femininity and influenced by the softer side of nature and beauty. The feature is up on the Proxart website this week! You'll also find the some awesome shots taken by my friend Kyle Ong.  You can also see my article on my Q&A with founder Jason Peskin and PR director Brianne Bear of Project ETHOS.

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Debuting this Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 is the latest issue of Proxart Magazine. 

We are especially proud of our winter issue, as it really marks how far we’ve come. This issue will feature such diverse artists as Daniel Hipólito, Burl Norville, Wylie Maercklein, Kate Pugsley, Kelli Murray and Real Estate (to name a few).

So, get ready & get set for the best Proxart Magazine yet. 

An Afternoon with Kelli Murray

Kelli Murray // "When Dreams Become Reality" // Etsy $65

What inspires me the most is when I meet young individuals who are using their talent for the greater good. Yesterday, I sat down and spoke with Kelli Murray, an artist and designer from San Diego who's work can be found helping to raise awareness for Humanitarian groups such as Invisible Children. Not only was Kelli Murray one of the most down-to-earth and fashionable females I have met, but she has the heart and passion to go with it.

Kelli brings a whole new meaning to blonde bombshell-- she is wholesome, genuine and quite modest despite her success in putting Jedidiah Clothing on the fashion map. Her designs have been featured in an array of Jedidiah Clothing collections and just this past September, Kelli showcased her work in the multi-city indie fashion show THREAD for the first time. Her art is also available to purchase through her Etsy store.

As I sat down with her in the Jedidiah warehouse, she welcomed me with her warm smile and personality. This made this interview so much fun and it was obvious that Kelli is passionate about what she does as she enthusiastically shared with me what inspires her as an artist, designer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. I was really interested to find that that her designs are often inspired by fellow bloggers and artists she keeps up with online. As a blogger and writer I, too, find myself being inspired by other blogs and it was great to find out that others feel the same. I am fascinated by the emerging development of virtual communities where ideas, writers, artists and creators can collaborate and share ideas. I feel social media is truly changing the way art is appreciated, how trends evolve and artist are discovered.

The full article on Kelli Murray will be published in the Winter Issue of Proxart Magazine.

A huge thanks to my good friend, Kyle from The Final Statement who was responsible for documenting the entire interview! Photos to come very soon.

Sneak Peak of our interview