Katherine Kean Art

I was inspired to paint this white water lily that quietly glowed from a shady, dark spot in a pond. This painting is made in oil on a gallery wrapped linen canvas. The 1 1/2 inch edges are hand painted to coordinate with the front. It is wired with finger friendly wire and ready to install, and includes an official certificate of authenticity. Katherine Kean’s paintings seek moments of breath-taking transition in nature; a gathering of clouds or changing tides; times when the elements of the landscape combine with the alchemy of imagination to illuminate the world of heightened mood and sensation. Her work aims to capture these fleeting moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise in the midst of nature's turbulence. Katherine Kean has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, and has been acquired by many private and corporate collections. She has been honored to have her work selected for Bloomingdales in Santa Monica, California, Schiffer's 100 Artists of the West Coast II, Paint America's Paint the Parks, Manhattan Arts Healing Arts International...

Winding paths between wind shaped trees explore illusive margins of atmosphere and form. Subtle edges of earth, tree and sky, seem to dissolve and reappear, caught at the moment when...

Malibu Lagoon is a saltwater marsh where Malibu Creek empties into the Pacific, where still waters are separated from the waves by a few feet of sand, creating a quiet place for bird...

This atmospheric contemporary landscape depicts a great marshland, covered in tall grasses, through which boggy inlets gently meander. The marsh water that reflects the sky, leads to...

A small bird, painted in soft earth tones, perches amidst a dense web of branches and foliage, capturing a quietly intimate moment in nature. The branches intersect in an organic, al...

"Small House on the Great Marsh" depicts a serene and atmospheric landscape focused on a marsh. Dominating the composition are golden grasses that lead the viewer's eye across the ca...

Big skies evoke the excitement of a child, chasing fantastical cloud shapes as they blossom and curl against a deep azure sky. This painting is oil on a linen canvas that is 30 x 40 ...

Daffodils in Blue Bottle floral still life is a study on the joys of life’s simple pleasures. Cheerful yellows and crisp whites in thick and thin descriptive brushwork show up agains...

Still life painting of a simple spray of bright pink bougainvillea that contrasts the deep cobalt blues of the vase. The vivid pinks of the bracts are expressed in hues of Scarlet Lake, Quinacridone Magenta, and Deep Crimson. This square floral still life is painted in oil on a gallery wrapped linen canvas. The 1 1/2 inch edges are hand painted to coordinate with the front. It is wired with finger friendly wire and ready to install, and includes an official certificate of authenticity. Katherine Kean’s paintings seek moments of breath-taking transition in nature; a gathering of clouds or changing tides; times when the elements of the landscape combine with the alchemy of imagination to illuminate the world of heightened mood and sensation. Her work aims to capture these fleeting moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise in the midst of nature's turbulence. Katherine Kean has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, and has been acquired by many private and corporate collections. She has been honored to have her work selected for Bloomingdales in Santa Monica, California, Schiffer's 100 Artists of the West Coast II, Paint America's Paint the Parks, Manhattan Arts Healing Arts International...

This original oil on linen painting, inspired by an adventurous, stormy day on the Big Island in Hawaii at lava engulfed, surf pounded, Kaimu beach is 24 x 30 inches, on gallery wrap...

Sassy Bloom centers on a tropical Medinilla flower that boldly captures the eye with its vibrant pink blossom. Set against a rich, leafy green backdrop, the flower’s soft, curved bra...

A crimson cardinal is poised gracefully atop a slender brown branch. I was inspired by the brief, captivating moment when the bird paused on the Queen’s Wreath vine. His feathers unf...

Inspired by the interaction of light with the petals of a white poppy, this artwork pays homage to the myriad of colors that emerge from what is often perceived as merely 'white.' Th...

This small-scale painting presents a familiar joy, that of a little bird that is one of many daily garden guests. The tiny bird perches on the crisscrossing stems of a bright pink fl...

Ripple Effect oil on linen over panel 16 x 20 inches $2200.00.00 Sudden precipitation sends cascading ripples of water over the windshield distorting th...

Depicting a quiet moment, "Clouds Swirling Over the Great Marsh" is an atmospheric, contemporary landscape painting inspired by visits to the Great Marsh of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. ...

Dreams, with their ephemeral and often surreal qualities, can be a guide in creating artwork that explores the unexpected. "Wild Ride of the Dream Chaser" depicts a moment from a vib...

Storm clouds swirl and collide in the sky. Glimpsed beyond a row of trees, the sun glances off distant hills. In the foreground a group of sheep graze calmly on. This work is painte...

Sunlit Yellow Hibiscus presents a striking close-up of a hibiscus flower rendered in rich oil colors. The petals glow with a translucent quality, illuminated from behind to reveal in...

Shadowed Gardenia offers a close exploration of a white gardenia, its large curved petals rendered with soft, textured brushstrokes that emphasize the subtle shifts between light and...

A single water lily blossom presents bold pink floral color and form, against deep, liquid greens. Oil on gallery wrapped linen with hand painted edges. Signed and wired for installa...

Ancient tree set against a vibrant starry night sky in hues from pink to indigo, amid a field of golden poppies. Inspired by a tree in the Peak District that is 2000 - 3000 years old...

Foamy Wave against Lava Rocks is a contemporary seascape that captures a powerful moment along the shoreline where turbulent waters collide with rugged rock formations. The compositi...

This triptych painting was inspired by an enormous tree, glowing red and orange, lit by the setting sun. I was fascinated by the families of branches spreading from and beyond the tr...

Storm clouds build over inland mountains and fields. Painted on gallery wrapped linen, with hand painted edges, wired with finger friendly, coated wire and ready to install. Kather...

"Morning Light on Yellow Hibiscus," is a contemporary floral painting of the delicate beauty of a single yellow hibiscus flower. This painting delivers a lush impressionistic style, ...

In this colorful, imaginary landscape, diminutive saffron finches fly through the yellow leaves and graceful branches of a tropical Bacarubu tree. The light of the evening sun reflec...

Drops of rain reflect bright lights and dot the stormy sky of a rainy day. The windshield highlights the contrast of an intimate experience within to the effect of the elements outsi...

Storm Clouds over Mountain Trail captures a moment of intense natural contrast, where turbulent weather meets quiet landscape. The vertical composition draws the eye upward into a sk...

The magical formations of Sedona glow red when the sun's angle lights up the iron particles in the rocks, providing bold contrast to the moody blue sky. ...

Distant Snow contemporary landscape painting Some of the beautiful and mysterious things about Nature are the seeming incongruities, the inconsistencies that surprise us with awe an...

A combination of a Cape Cod marsh and imaginary storm clouds. The foreground grasses are slightly impasto brushstrokes, as are some of the wind tossed 'debris' in the air. Original o...

Blue Grove’s dream inspired imagery invites viewers into a quiet, contemplative forest scene where the cool blue tones of the trees create a striking contrast against a softly glowin...

Hawaii Island clouds form a dramatic skyscape. The sky occupies the majority of the canvas, with voluminous clouds creating striking contrast between light and shadow. The top portio...

Weather can be exciting. I am mesmerized by dramatic storm clouds rolling in and the sudden change of the light. This is an original oil on gallery wrapped linen, on 1 1/2 inch deep ...

"Vivid Bloom" is a contemporary impressionist floral painting showing the ephemeral beauty of a blooming waterlily as it unfolds in mesmerizing detail. In this impressionistic compos...

The cloud building energy of an oncoming storm depicted in swirling brushstrokes. Oil on museum grade one quarter inch linen panel. Signed by the artist. Includes an official certifi...

“Calm Reflections” is a landscape painting depicting a tranquil marsh scene. The overall tone is calming and natural, with careful attention to light reflecting off the water. Surrou...

Rain on the windshield falls in fat, colorful drops, and rivulets. Painted in layers and textured with thick and thin paint. This one in a series of "windshield paintings" is painterly, brushy, and slightly textured. It is painted on gallery wrapped linen over 1 1/2 inch deep stretchers, with color matched, hand painted edges, wired with finger friendly coated wire and ready for installation. From the artist: An unexpected, but welcome rain, as experienced from a place of comfort. My windshield paintings aim to capture these fleeting and intimate moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise in the midst of natures turbulence. A childhood of moving and traveling around the United States has shaped Katherine Kean's vision, as have journeys to eastern Africa, Mexico, Scotland, France and painting jaunts all over Kean's now native California. Born in West Virginia, moving later to Ohio and New Jersey, but growing up mainly in Massachusetts, she attended Rhode Island School of Design, graduating with a BFA in Film, Video and Animation. Long fascinated by the intersection of order and chaos in the natural world, Katherine Kean skillfully uses observation, memory, and interpretation to translate her love of natures kinetic phenomena into paintings that capture the often turbulent emotions within light, weather, and landscapes. Her work has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, including the LACMA Art Rental and Sales Gallery and the Brand Library Art Gallery in Los Angeles...

Katherine Kean: Rain on the windshield makes a fine mist that creates a sparkling, atmospheric veil, between you and the rest of the world. This one in a series of "windshield paintings" is painterly, brushy, a little bit textured, and slightly raised, particularly for the drops. It is painted on gallery wrapped linen, with hand painted edges. From the artist: An unexpected, but welcome rain, as experienced from a place of comfort. My windshield paintings aim to capture these fleeting and intimate moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise in the midst of natures turbulence. A childhood of moving and traveling around the United States has shaped Katherine Kean's vision, as have journeys to eastern Africa, Mexico, Scotland, France and painting jaunts all over Kean's now native California. Born in West Virginia, moving later to Ohio and New Jersey, but growing up mainly in Massachusetts, she attended Rhode Island School of Design, graduating with a BFA in Film, Video and Animation. Long fascinated by the intersection of order and chaos in the natural world, Katherine Kean skillfully uses observation, memory, and interpretation to translate her love of natures kinetic phenomena into paintings that capture the often turbulent emotions within light, weather, and landscapes. Her work has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, including the LACMA Art Rental and Sales Gallery and the Brand Library Art Gallery in Los Angeles...

Rain on the windshield makes a fine mist that creates a sparkling, atmospheric veil, between you and the rest of the world. This one in a series of "windshield paintings" is painterl...

Sunlight illuminates a dust cloud kicked up by the herd at a wild horse sanctuary. There was no reason for the horses to run other than for the sheer joy of motion. Oil on gallery wr...

"A Little Snow on the Marsh" depicts an expansive field of golden grasses that are lightly dusted with snow and held motionless in a softly frozen state. The sky is filled with moody...

An orchid flower’s striking form and pink color stands out against an abstracted background. Oil on a one quarter inch museum grade linen panel. Signed by the artist. Includes a simple wood plein air...

Berkeley Bay with wind whipped storm clouds as the setting sun burns a bright disk through the clouds. Painted in oil on gallery wrapped linen mounted on wood panel. The edges a...

The artwork is a contemporary landscape painting depicting a dramatic sky filled with voluminous clouds that take up most of the canvas. The clouds are painted various shades of pink...

A brisk wind causes a cloud to curl as it unfolds across the sky, darkening the cloudscape overhead, while revealing highlights of the sun in the distance. It is fascinating how the ...

This dynamic seascape celebrates the raw power and beauty of nature in energetic detail, showcasing robust, textured waves crashing against the rugged, reddish-brown rocks of the Mai...

Marsh Labyrinth depicts still water at the edge of wildness. Turbulent skies cover placid water. A sinuous path beckons us onward through mysterious half submerged grasses, inviting ...

Pale Cat Orchid on Red floral still life explores the many subtleties of hue found on pale, nearly white, Catasetum Orchid flowers. Descriptive brushstrokes shape cheerful petals, di...

The cloud building energy of an oncoming storm depicted in swirling brushstrokes. Oil on museum grade one quarter inch linen panel. Signed by the artist. Includes an official certifi...

"Between the Drops" is a contemporary landscape painting that vividly captures the view from inside a car on a rainy day. This artwork showcases a suburban street lined with trees, h...

Brightly hued Saffron Finches, always in pairs, with pink Bougainvillea. Hints of a geographical reference point, visible in the middle of the painting. Measures 36 x 18 inches. Oil ...

This contemporary landscape shows an expansive, moody marshland. In the foreground, the land is filled with tall, golden-brown grasses, interspersed with winding waterways that refle...

Brilliant sky and clouds illuminated as a storm breaks over a mountain expressed in layered brushstrokes. Oil on museum grade one quarter inch linen panel. Signed by the artist. Incl...

Green Wave oil on linen 30 x 48 inches Original oil on linen painting, inspired by the beautiful black sand beaches of the Big Island in Hawaii on an a...

Vivid blue sky shows behind dramatic clouds drifting over a mountain, carried out in layered brushstrokes. Oil on one quarter inch panel. Signed by the artist. Includes an official c...

The light of the setting sun bounces off the particles of smoke from a distant fire, creating a moment of mixed emotions, stirred by nature's power. I'm interested in phenomena that...

Seafoam oil on linen on cradled panel 40 x 50 x 2 inches At the base of Hawaii's Sea Arch the waves smash against the ancient lava cliffs. The churn of the water is a mesmerizing p...

Inspired by always moving, always changing, epic blue and cloudy skies that bring "billows upon billows upon billows" of clouds. Katherine Kean seeks moments of breath-taking transition in nature; a gathering of clouds or changing tides; times when the elements of the landscape combine with the alchemy of imagination to illuminate the world of heightened mood and sensation. Katherine paintings aim to capture these fleeting moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise in the midst of natures turbulence. A childhood of moving and traveling around the United States has shaped Katherine Kean's vision, as have journeys to eastern Africa, Mexico, Scotland, France and painting jaunts all over Kean's now native California. Born in West Virginia, moving later to Ohio and New Jersey, but growing up mainly in Massachusetts, she attended Rhode Island School of Design, graduating with a BFA in Film, Video and Animation. Long fascinated by the intersection of order and chaos in the natural world, Katherine Kean skillfully uses observation, memory, and interpretation to translate her love of natures kinetic phenomena into paintings that capture the often turbulent emotions within light, weather, and landscapes. Her work has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, including the LACMA Art Rental and Sales Gallery and the Brand Library Art Gallery in Los Angeles...