Kendel Kinahan Painting: To Be Near You

Kendel Kinahan 1988
To Be Near You
36x24” Oil on Canvas

Growing up in a small farming community in Northern Alberta, Kendel has always found a strong connection with the land. She finds inspiration in the colours and textures that nature provides. In the past her pieces have primarily been created using acrylic or charcoal, however in the last few years she has discovered the expansive world of painting with oils. She creates her work using a traditional solvent-free technique, similar to what the old masters would use. Over the years Kendel has moved around Alberta and Saskatchewan, gathering bits and pieces of inspiration along the way. Looking at the evolution of her work you'll see her progression artistically in technique and theme. Through it all, you'll see her true love of the West that she shares with her collectors – visible in the softness of every brush stroke.