MSAA Art Showcase Artist of the Month

Kelly Montelo-Murphy – Cicero, IL

My name is Kelly Montelo-Murphy. I have only been painting for the last six years. My interest in art is directly related to my progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosed in 2009. My MS affects my right side, so I began painting to strengthen my (non-dominant) left hand. So, in essence even though multiple sclerosis has taken so much, it has given me an artistic outlet through painting.


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Last Updated: December 1, 2025