KENT R WALLIS (b. 1945)

Untitled

Oil on canvas

Dates: Circa 1975-1985

Signature: Hand-signed lower left

Dimensions: 11" W x 15" H
Framed: 19.5" W x 24" H

Condition: Excellent vintage condition, original frame

Provenance: private collection, San Francisco, CA


Kent R. Wallis is an American artist born on January 10th, 1945. He is known for his innovative use of color and texture in his abstract paintings, which often explore themes of nature and emotion. Wallis has been influenced by a variety of artists, including Ernest Lawson, Theresa Ferber Bernstein, and Joseph Kleitsch. These artists have inspired Wallis in his own artistic journey, pushing him to experiment with different techniques and styles. Wallis continues to create captivating works that resonate with viewers on a deep emotional level.

Kent's awards include:
First-place Oil in the Oregon Trail National Show in 1983;
Sweepstakes in the Oregon Trail National Show in 1984;
Juror's Choice Award, Springville Museum Salon, 1985;
Winner Best of Show at the San Jose Museum in 1989;
Winner Best of Scottsdale Show in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1991;
Utah Governor's Mansion Artist Series Award in 1998;
One of the hundred most-honored artists of Utah in 2002.

He was elected a member of the Northern California Society of Plein Air Painters, a member of the Society of Plein Air Artists of America, and a member of the Society of American Impressionists in 1989.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition.