This innate connection naturally led me to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I have cultivated my passion into a professional pursuit, overcoming obstacles with grace.
Today, my work consists of creating original artworks that derive from my paintings, photographs and digital renderings. I like to keep a paintbrush nearby with lots of colorful paint for whenever inspiration strikes.
I am currently teaching myself how to cut and sew clothing, slowly repurposing my closet and preparing to launch my own brand while simultaneously working in the corporate fashion world.
If you find yourself curious and want to talk, write me an email at kelseywinkle1@gmail.com and we can start a conversation.
Ever since I could remember, I was drawn to the power of color and pattern. As a little girl, I found myself always excited to go to art class, attend the school clubs like scrapbooking and play with Barbie’s. I was in my mom’s make up bags playing with eye shadow, painting my own nails and dressing myself by the time I was in elementary school.
Fashion was never simply about getting dressed—it became my earliest form of creative expression and a way to communicate identity without words.
Fashion Institute of Technology | State University of New York
EDUCATION
Textile Surface Design Bachelor of Fine Arts & Minor in Art History, 2024
Fashion Business Management Associate of Applied Science, 2018
Kelsey was the inaugural recipient of the Miriam S. Enders Scholarship for Textile Design Research, awarded by the Fashion Institute of Technology. The scholarship supported advanced textile design research in Paris, France, during the summer of 2023