Katherine Kean Art

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Dark Sea under Clouded Sky captures the fierce energy of a restless sea under an approaching storm. The composition features deep, muted blues and grays that merge into the churning ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

"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...

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...

“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...

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...

"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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 wild orchid flower’s delicate form is highlighted by the sun. Vivid pinks stand out before a deep forest green background. Oil on a one quarter inch linen panel. Signed by the artist. Includes a simple wood plein air frame...

A playful look at a city street at night decorated with lights for holiday celebrations becoming a melting abstract of dancing sparkles when viewed through a rain speckled windshield...

Interesting phenomena affect the look of the landscape, whether it is the light effects caused by the reflective particles thrown into the air by a volcano, or the strange twilight caused by a storm suddenly and dramatically changing the angle of the sun’s rays and for a moment, relighting the landscape. Here, it is a storm cloud quickly growing above the mountains. This small alla-prima painting is created directly in a single session, on gallery wrapped linen, with 1 1/2 inch deep stretchers. The edges are hand painted, providing a finished look, suitable for framing, or beautiful left as is. 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...

Wind shaped sky and clouds precede storms above the foothills depicted in expressive brushstrokes. This 6 x 6 inch painting is painted in oil on a museum g...

Interesting phenomena affect the look of the landscape, whether it is the light effects caused by the reflective particles thrown into the air by a volcano, or the strange twilight caused by a storm suddenly and dramatically changing the angle of the sun’s rays and for a moment, relighting the landscape. In this painting it is a thunderhead cloud forming suddenly above the mountains. This small alla-prima painting is created directly in a single session, on gallery wrapped linen, with 1 1/2 inch deep stretchers. The edges are hand painted, providing a finished look, suitable for framing, or beautiful left as is. 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...

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 ...

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...

Ships from Palm Desert Depicts the ongoing drama of volcanic eruption at the summit of Kilauea in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park. Exhibited at the Jefferson National Monument as p...