Meet the Artist
Kimberly Montes-Bacon is a talented Painter and Designer based in Philadelphia with a diverse range of skills in various paint mediums, including oil pastel, acrylic, and watercolor. When not immersed in painting, she engages in sketching within her journals, creating digital art, and developing designs for her nonprofit organization, Youth Design Philly (YDP). Her work has been showcased in exhibitions across different locations such as Philadelphia, P.A., West Chester, P.A., and Yorklyn, D.E.
Kimberly's journey as a creative individual traces back to her childhood experiences, fostering a passion that eventually led her to pursue a Fine Arts education at West Chester University. Following her graduation, she transitioned into the field of education, becoming a liberal arts educator for students ranging from grades K-8. During her five years of teaching, Kimberly discovered her profound love for inspiring and guiding others, particularly in the realm of creativity.
Feeling the need to integrate more creativity into her daily life, Kimberly decided to further her education. She enrolled at Drexel University from 2015-2018, where she studied Interior Architecture and Design at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Today, Kimberly is not only an alumna but also an instructor at the same institution, teaching Interior Design. Her dedication to education, combined with her passion for the arts and design, has not only shaped her current body of work but has also played a crucial role in influencing the mission of her nonprofit, YDP.
Kimberly's commitment to fostering creativity and education is evident in her multifaceted career, making her a dynamic figure in the artistic and educational communities.