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Artist Statement:
For me, art is more than a
hobby; it’s a way of life. It
acts as the lens through which
I view the world. I began
drawing seriously in high
school when I “accidentally”
discovered my talent via a
mandatory design fundamentals
class. I blew the bricks off
that class, and was thirsty
for more. I continued on
studying to the full extent
that my school offered two
dimensional art, advanced
drawing, graphic design,
digital photography, black and
white photography and art
history.
Over time I found my
niche in realism depicting the
natural world. Mostly because
I have always been an outdoors
enthusiast and avid hunter, so
it was just logical that such
a subject would yet cease to
intrigue me. I love drawing an
animal or scenery using black
& white in painstaking detail.
I am able to put a custom
contrast on the subject and
emphasize something that your
average viewer may overlook in
a photograph or color picture.
For example the way fur runs
and follows the contours of a
wolf’s face like water down a
fall maneuvering around and
over rocks and other
obstructions. It is these
kinds of beauty that I attempt
to ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
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Artist Galleries:
http://kokagallery.com/
The Koka Art Gallery in
Carthage, MO
http://www.maccreedsgallery.com
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MacCreeds Gallery and Gifts
LLC in Bennett Springs, MO...
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
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Commissions:
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Kenneth Monaghan Biography:
| Biographical information for Kenneth Monaghan can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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20
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
music, the outdoors, horse back riding, photography and drawing |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Drawing Pencil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Surrealism - (1924 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Albert Durer
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Nature. Simple. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
It came naturally to me, and It gives me a sense of peace and accomplishment. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
For me, art is more than a hobby; it’s a way of life. It acts as the lens through which I view the world. I began drawing seriously in high school when I “accidentally” discovered my talent via a mandatory design fundamentals class. I blew the bricks off that class, and was thirsty for more. I continued on studying to the full extent that my school offered two dimensional art, advanced drawing, graphic design, digital photography, black and white photography and art history.
Over time I found my niche in realism depicting the natural world. Mostly because I have always been an outdoors enthusiast and avid hunter, so it was just logical that such a subject would yet cease to intrigue me. I love drawing an animal or scenery using black & white in painstaking detail. I am able to put a custom contrast on the subject and emphasize something that your average viewer may overlook in a photograph or color picture. For example the way fur runs and follows the contours of a wolf’s face like water down a fall maneuvering around and over rocks and other obstructions. It is these kinds of beauty that I attempt to portray in my work from the elegant flow of fur to the instinctual stare during contemplation of a next move. I try to depict the beauty of the subject, alongside the raw wild temperament.
I bring the outdoors in, so to speak. I offer a glimpse into what so many do not have the time to stop and enjoy.
Kenneth Monaghan |
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