Kelly Tracy a native of San Diego raised in Ocean Beach and now a resident of Imperial Beach.
Kelly's Art interest began as a child during the 1970's his family owned The Herb Store in Ocean Beach CA. where Kelly had the unique opportunity to meet, assist and work with artists from around the world in a variety of mediums.
Kelly is a multi talented tradesman in Auto restoration, Aircraft Fabrication, Marine Coatings and his latest accomplishment CA Real Estate Sales Agent.
In the mid 80's Kelly was recognized as the 3rd generation of Tracy's to become an aerospace mold maker/fabricator.
Kelly is also Certified in Flame Sprayed Protective Coatings, Powder Coating, Production Painting, Corrosion Control and Structural Welding.
Titles held: Supervisor, Team Leader, Instructor and Safety Officer.
Kelly Tracy has been called a jack-of all trades master of some and admired by his peers for his accomplishments.
One of Kelly Tracy’s passions is Immortalizing the human form by direct impression body molding creating life cast body sculptures.
Art Education
1999 Welding / Metal Sculpture: Nestor Cervantes
1999 Apprenticed Glass Blown Art: Bill Kasper
1999 Body Molding / Life Casting: Philip Hitchcock
1998 Faux Rock / Sculptural Water Features: Eider De'Mello
1979 Wood & Stone Sculptural Techniques: John Inhoff
1977 Lost Wax Casting Method of Fine Jewelry Making: Frank Cipriani
Memberships/Organizations
2007- Present I.B. Dogs At Play (Marketing & Merchandise)
2007- Present I.B. Farmers Market (Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator)
2007- Present I.B. Beautiful (Member)
2007- Present I.B. U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition (Head Judge)
2006 – Present I.B. U.S. Open Sandcastle (Judge Coordinator)
2005 - Present San Diego Art Institute Museum Of The Living Artist (Member)
2005 - Present Imperial Beach Cultural Arts board Committee (Member)
2004 - Present Imperial Beach Art Guild (President)
2004 - Present World Artist Directory (Member)
2004 - I.B. U.S. Sandcastle Committee (Program Director, Masters Judge)
1999 - Present Association of Life Casters International (Founding Member)
Awards
2007 Ocean Beach Holiday Parade (Best Family Group Float)
2007 Kiwanis (2) (Certificate of Appreciations)
2005,06 Certificate of Appreciation: I.B. Boys & Girls Club (Regional Art Competition Judge)
2005 Certificate of Appreciation: City of Imperial Beach (Paint The Box Public Art Project)
04 Excellent Sculptural Talents: Bonita Business Association (Restoration of Dinosaur Sculpture)
2003 Best of show: S.D. Students of the Arts (Life Cast of Hands)
2002 Best of show: Ocean Beach Artist Alley (Pregnant Belly Life Cast)
2001 Best Sculpture: North Park Ray at Night (Female Buttock Life Cast)
Media / Publications
2007 San Diego Union Tribune (Restoration of Historical Marlin)
2007 Imperial Beach Eagle & Times: Boys & Girls Club Kids Day
2007 Imperial Beach Eagle & Times: I.B. Dogs At Play Dog Surfing Competition
07(Channel 5,6,7,8,9 News) I. B. U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition (Head Judge)
2007 Cooking with Yang I. B. U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition (Head Judge)
05-06 I. B. Eagle & Times: Boys & Girls Club Regional Art Competition (Judge)
05 KUSI 9 (Dave Scott) S.D. Convention Center American Arts Festival
04 Imperial Beach Eagle & Times 2 stories on Paint The Box Public Art Program
04 KGTV 10 (Geni Cavitt) Restoration of Bonita's Landmark Dinosaur Sculpture
04 KGTV 10 (David Villargos) Dinosaur Sculpture Restoration Award Ceremony
04 Chula Vista Star News: Bonita Landmark Dinosaur Restoration Award
03 South West Times: Kelly Tracy & Body Casting Life Sculptures
03 KUSI 9 (Mat Olson) 2 Interviews on Kelly Tracy's Body Casting Life Sculptures
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