Although born in Huntington, West Virginia, Chelsea was raised and  lives in Columbus, Ohio with her mother and two dogs. She can remember drawing and coloring her entire life. Today she enjoys many forms of art. Her favorites include acrylic painting, photography and sculpting with clay. Her clay rendition of a bird house was displayed in the O.C.C Art Gallery. While not creating art, Chelsea played trumpet in the Symphonic, Jazz and Marching bands throughout her  career at Franklin Heights High School. With the encouragement of her family, Chelsea will attend The Ohio State University this fall, majoring in art. 


Visit Chelsea's website:  Fine arts by Chelsea Starkey

"Art is a way for me to create images and feelings that make people feel emotions, and that's why I received it (the scholarship) just for doing what I love. The money is a huge help to my college funds and appreciate it."  -Chelsea Starkey