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Learn about the art and artistic process of Desiree Kelly, an award-winning artist and a native to Detroit, Michigan.

Her portraits of public icons are historically immersive and reflect on the narrative of her subjects by including artifacts and phrases within each piece. She is known for her distinctive mixture of street art and traditional oil technique.

still from MSU Extension's BeLeaf it or NotBeLEAF it or NOT: Why do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Kids looking at a display form the DIAArtist Demonstration: James Thigpen Jr.

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