Kelsey Stap has lived in Concord since 2020 and has been creating art for as long as she can remember. She began seriously developing her artistic skills in high school and went on to earn a degree in Art and Art Education from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. After graduating, Kelsey taught in public schools and at a paint-and-sip studio, where she developed a passion for helping artists of all ages build confidence and creativity. Kelsey is excited to be teaching at Kimball Jenkins, where she looks forward to connecting with a diverse community of artists. 

Kelsey’s personal work focuses primarily on charcoal and acrylic painting, with an emphasis on photorealism. She is drawn to the challenge and reward of creating highly detailed, lifelike pieces. In addition to drawing and painting, Kelsey has been exploring fiber arts, including spinning her own yarn and creating handmade stacking toys.