A work in progress.

Artist Statement and Biography

     My home and studio are located in Santa Cruz California which gives me access to the beautiful coastline, vineyards, and close proximity to the snow covered Sierra Mountains.  After moving to Santa Cruz in 1975 I fell in love with our coastal beauty.  I enjoy painting outdoors because of the intensity of color and the added sensations of sound and movement and the ever changing atmospheric conditions. I work in several mediums but primarily in oils when painting on location.  Often the vista view is so panoramic that I will spend several days on location to complete a larger canvas.  My education is ongoing and includes a BFA in Painting from San Jose State University in 1975.

Recent and upcoming exhibits include:

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Plein Air Affair 2008
Cultural Council of Santa Cruz Open Studios 2008
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Plein Air Affair 2009
Cultural Council of Santa Cruz Open Studios 2009
Santa Cruz County Bank exhibit 'Land meets the Sea' 2009

Contact Information: kennanngallery.com
Tel. 831 423-8029