Kelsey Lawrence
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Kelsey Lawrence – Hamilton, NJ
I have taken photos as a hobby since I was a teenager, but never really did anything with it. In 2014, I was diagnosed with MS, and neuropathy in my hand would limit my participation in the arts. Music – my main artistic expression I had done my entire life, now hurt or wore me out if I played or sang too much or too often. Participating in MSAA’s Improving Lives Through Art program showed me that I could still make art and still express myself in ways that didn’t hurt or push me past my limitations. Being introduced to acrylic painting led me back to photography as I needed inspiration to paint. Landscapes are my favorite form of visual art, whether they are photographed or painted.
Big Sky Farming – A Montana Landscape
![Big Sky Farming - A Montana Landscape](https://mymsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Big-Sky-Farming-Lawrence-Kelsey.jpg)
Home from the Other Side – Landscape of New Jersey from Pennsylvania Shore
![Home from the Other Side - Landscape of New Jersey from Pennsylvania Shore](https://mymsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Home-from-the-Other-Side-Lawrence-Kelsey.jpg)
Self-Care with a View – Orange Wine Country
![Self-Care with a View - Orange Wine Country](https://mymsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Self-Care-with-a-View-Lawrence-Kelsey.jpg)