Welcome to Gallery 07

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. This month’s artists spotlight at Gallery 07 are Kelsie Morway and Lynn Johnston! 

Kelsie Morway

I am a creative, self-taught painter/artist. I took one actual drawing class in college and changed career directions because I was told art “wasn’t a job” more times than I could count.

I’ve never had the financial means to get proper paints, brushes, and frames, so I was forced to be creative with that area of my art as well. I have NEVER bought a frame for any of my work. I specialize in making my own, up-cycling used/broken frames, and love to add the mixed media to my pieces. I hand sand anything that needs to be smoothed over, or needs a new coat of paint. It’s a lot of extra work, but I’ve made it part of my process.

I finally started an IG for my art in 2021 and you can find me @art.genie.001

I recently left my full-time job to pursue my art like I’ve always wanted, so here I am, doing what I love, and seeing where this journey will take me.

Lynn A. Johnston 

I have always drawn and painted.  My parents wanted me to go to Art School, which I did for one semester, but I went with another love: Anthropology.  I then went on to get a Master’s in Public History and Museum Studies.  But my love for all forms of art stayed with me. I consider myself more an illustrator than artist.  I enjoy painting animals—primates, in particular.  I moved to Kenosha in 1997 and am retired. I work part time at Lemon Street Gallery and write a blog for Happenings Magazine and the Reader, where I support all the Arts and artists in Kenosha.