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From the glories of nature to the playfulness of sled dogs to the smile of a
child, Scott Kennedy has journeyed all over the American and Canadian
wilderness to discover there’s no place like home. Beginning his artistic
career capturing watercolor adventure in the wilds, he made a purposeful
transition to acrylics to share the joys of camping, hiking, dog sledding,
fishing and family. "Acrylic colors can be layered so that they remind me of
stained glass," he says, "inspiring me to paint images that are more intimate
as well as majestic."
Frequent childhood camping trips with his father instilled in him a reverence
for the outdoors. Frequent lessons with his artist mother taught him line,
color and perspective, starting at the age of three. He originally intended to
work toward a dual major in wildlife biology and art at Colorado State
University, but soon art proved the more attractive. He was not at a loss for
subject matter, starting with his own experiences white water rafting and
exploring the wild. His work reflected his love and understanding of both wild
places and the creatures who inhabit them—including the people who respect
nature.
Soon, however, the growth of his family and the inclusion of loyal pets brought
Kennedy’s attention down from the mountains and many collectors are devoted to
his heartwarming portraits of frisky sled dogs as well as siblings learning
from each other or their parents. Now Kennedy’s art of both the great outdoors
and the joys of home is collected in America and more than a dozen countries
around the world. "It’s not only a pleasure for me," he says, "but also an act
of reverence to paint what I see around me."
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