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road trips are rad…

“you can(‘t) take the girl out of the city…” CAN The journey is the destination, stopping at small towns in between… To see more photos, check out on my Instagram account at kelly_pelka_art.  

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life goes by fast…

“you can(‘t) take the girl out of the city…” CAN’T Life goes by fast. Before you know it and if you live long enough, you’ll find yourself half out of your mind at a TA stop talking to random strangers about half truths. Problems exist no matter where you go… Enjoy life while you can […]

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synapse: “you can(‘t) take the girl out of the city…”

  I’m gonna drive all night Take some speed I’m gonna wait for the sun To shine down on me I cut a hole in my roof The shape of a heart And I’m goin’ out west Where they’ll appreciate me -Tom Waits It’s always the right time for change and growth, but especially now, […]

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Coming soon: “you can(‘t) take the girl out of the city…”

I’m tracking my 9 month Oregon adventure in a blog titled, “you can(‘t) take the girl out of the city…” I took tons of photos on the road trip out, starting in my hometown Chicago and will continue to document my experiences to Oregon and throughout my stay. To see more photos, check out on […]

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Delilah’s 20th Anniversay!

  I’ll have a piece up at Delilah’s, one of my favorite Chicago bars, for their 20th anniversary on 8/29! Yep, 20 years. Thanks to owner Mike Miller for all the love. Stop by tonight between 4pm-2am and show your love for one of Chicago’s finest establishments.  

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Sketching In Between…

Whatever I’m up to…I’m always sketching in between. Maybe this will turn into a painting?

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“Skull Junkies” Group Art Show on 8/31!

I’ll have a few new pieces available at Royal Flesh Tattoo for a group show titled “Skull Junkies”! Opening reception Saturday 8/31 from 7pm-Midnight Curated by my good friends Ken Carrano and Joseph Rade Click on the flyer for a larger view of the details!  

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Mad Art Gallery in St. Louis on 8/2!

I love St. Louis, so I’m excited to participate in a group show at Mad Art Gallery. Located in the historic Soulard neighborhood, this funky venue is a renovated 1930’s Police Station complete with jail cell! I’ll be there for the opening, so if you’re in the area, come by and say hi.   MAD […]

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Atomic Sketch Event 5 year Anniversary!

I’m on the panel for the July ASE 5 year anniversary event! Stop by between 6-11pm to check out live art by: Kelly D. Pelka (paranoidgirl) Joey Potts Revise cmw Anjali Bahl Jeremy Pettis Matthew Bremer For more information check the Link for Atomic Sketch Event. ASE is located at: Green Eye Lounge 2403 W. […]

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ART + VISION at Spex on June 7th!

ART + VISION Stop by Spex on Friday June 7th, between 5-8pm to view my art  along with a trunk show by l.a. Eyeworks! Spex 5408 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 For more info, check the Link to Spex

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