Kelly L. Moran

Who is Kelly L. Moran?

Kelly L. Moran is an American artist, author, actress and builder. The Washington Times newspaper wrote "she is also one heck of a designer." She has a degree in Fine Arts from Frostburg State University graduating in 1982 and continually trains at the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, Maryland, painting in the 16th Century Dutch Old Masters' style. She continued her education at the George Washington University in 1995 studying Landscape Design and the USDA Graduate School studying Botany, and Horticulture. Working as a landscape designer in the Washington D.C. metro area landed Moran on Fox 5 News in 2002, at 5:00 doing gardening segments.

She designed a garden bench with open lattice sides, a solid back and roof called a "Love Cupboard" based on a bench designed by William Kent for Rousham Gardens during the early 18th century. Her covered bench design has been featured in many national publications. and.

1999 Moran wrote her first book, Shelley Chintz, Unlocking the Secrets of the Pattern Books which received media coverage on Fox 5 News, Discovery Channel, Discovery Home Channel and Comcast morning news show.