Infected by Art Book - Volume 13

Kelsey Worth, a Marine Corps veteran, educator, and visual artist in San Diego, intertwines her passion for art and environmental advocacy to create captivating works that highlight human interaction with nature. Inspired by the diverse ecosystems of San Diego and beyond, Worth's paintings convey messages for conservation, urging viewers to embrace sustainable practices and become advocates for vulnerable species. Her commitment to the arts and environmental conservation fuels her creative activism.

Worth's artwork has been showcased in Southern California galleries and art shows, including the San Diego Watercolor Society, the Studio Door, Ashton Gallery, Off Track Gallery, the Imperial Beach Art Association, Escondido Municipal Gallery, and Bread & Salt. Her pieces have found homes in private collections, spreading her message of conservation to a broader audience. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Worth teaches drawing, painting, and illustration courses at UCSD Extended Studies, inspiring others to connect with the natural world through observation skills, mixed media techniques, and creative processes.