Patt Kelley has been working as an illustrator since graduating from the Massachusetts College of Art in 2002 with a BFA in illustration. After years of being a comic book nerd, in 2008 he published his first comic book "Parasitic Twin; comics that grow on you". His comics have also recently been published in several different anthologies, most notably SLG's Fat Chunk series. He just finished nine pieces for the exhibit "Circus Day in America" at the the Shelburne Museum for the 2010 season. He is currently working on a graphic novel about an elderly couple, a goth girl, and a dinosaur found by three boys in a state park.
Previous Clients
Fat Chunk / Slave Labor Graphics
Banal Pig Comics
The New Physician Magazine
Sideshow World
The Weekly Dig
Half Priced Books
Rhode Island Monthly Magazine
www.snob.ru
Supertrash Film Festival
Hyphen Magazine
Herra Terra
999 Eyes Freakshow
PHD Beer
Pretty Darn Swell
Talent Economy Magazine
Head Comics
"Paint Pens in Purses" Sadie Hawkins Show Hourglass Tattoo Studio and Gallery
4/17/10 - 5/21/10 (Opening reception 4/17, 8pm-??)
As part of Sadie Hawkins tradition I was asked by Tofusquirrel to exhibit alongside her. I have 5 pieces, my "Ladies in Film" series.
Get Your Freak On Space 242
4/30/10 - 5/21/10 (Opening reception 4/30, 6-8pm)
I have 5 pieces in this circus/sideshow themed exhibit. Over 100 artists involved.
Circus Day in America the Shelburne Museum
5/16/10 - 10/31/10
I did seven posters and two sculpturettes for this exhibit. (Quite possibly my favorite stuff I've ever done)
My comic series Parasitic Twin is about the lives of circus freaks and the many hilarious tragedies that befall them. For the past few years I've been researching the real lives of the real circus freaks and sideshow attractions throughout history. These people have lead amazing lives and have some fascinating stories. Along with my research I've begun collecting pieces of sideshow history (old photographs, pitchcards, broadsides, etc.) Everything in my collection is original and dates between 1860-1960. Check out my comic series Parasitic Twin then view my collection and see where some of my inspiration comes from. See my collection
