Meet the Artist:
Chelsea Kidwell
Chelsea Kidwell is a fine arts painter based on California’s Central Coast. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from UC Santa Cruz, where she discovered her passion for painting and began developing the style that defines her work today.
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Chelsea’s paintings focus on portraits and figurative subjects, capturing people with careful attention to detail, expression, and presence. She is drawn to nostalgia and the subtle ways personal stories and histories can be expressed through color, texture, and composition.
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Working in oils and acrylics, Chelsea explores how different mediums contribute to the depth and richness of her work. Each piece reflects her unique approach and invites thoughtful engagement from viewers.
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Through her paintings, Chelsea seeks to create work that is visually compelling and personally resonant, offering a space to notice small details, consider narratives, and connect with the subjects in meaningful ways.
Explore the Collection
ABOUT THE ARTWORK:
The original oil painting, which took over 100 hours to complete, reflects Templeton’s heritage and the resilience of our community. Adding this piece to your home means preserving the memory of a historic landmark while supporting an important cause.
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FINE ART PRINTS:
These are premium Giclée prints on museum-grade, archival fine art paper.
Each print is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Open Series: Small + Medium sizes
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Limited Series: Large + Extra Large sizes
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Frames not included. Images are mockups for size reference.
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OCTOBER FUNDRAISER:
For the month of October only, fine art prints will be available at special fundraiser pricing starting at $35. A portion of every sale will support the rebuilding of our local granary following the tragic Templeton Feed & Grain fire. After October, prints will return to standard fine art pricing.
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LOCAL PICK UP:
Local Pick Up is for previously placed online orders only.
Items are not available for purchase at the pickup location.
Templeton Farmer’s Market during October:
Saturdays • 9:00–11:00 am • Gazebo
Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25
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Local flat-rate shipping is also available.
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​​​CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SIZE
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