Today starts a new chapter in my life. The positive side-effects from COVID left me with a new passion I never knew I had in me. 

The courage to try something new to occupy my new found time forced a depression on us that we all have felt, and still feel…… It’s going to take a minute before this, too, shall pass. 

To help with this process, I took whatever energy I could muster up, grabbed some paint, headphones and dove headfirst in the shallow end of the pool. 

After a while, I was able to share with my family and close friends, but it’s about time I gather the courage to share with you what I have been doing in the garage, hiding behind 100 pounds of smoke, coffee and the battle of my self worth and commitment to myself to grow again.  

Who is Etep Yllek? Pete Kelly 

It’s my name backwards and as my split personality due to being a Gemini. Simple right? 

Born in NJ, transplanted to Pensacola. Skateboarding and Punk Rock was my freedom. 

Etep’s preferred medium is staying green by recycling old record album covers, as well as some works on canvas. You're sure to find some skateboards decks as well. Etep‘s brother Pete has been a skater for very long time.

Etep is Pete and Pete is married to Yves and she is Sevy. They have 3 children and one grandson. Now living back in Pensacola looking forward to a creative future.