Kent Wallis intends to paint canvases that reflect his simple, unrequited love of color and form. Years before impressionism became the darling of the art world, Wallis had awakened to the universe... Read full biography
Kent Wallis intends to paint canvases that reflect his simple, unrequited love of color and form. Years before impressionism became the darling of the art world, Wallis had awakened to the universe of light that captivated the great painters of the 19th century. Now, with exuberance and poetic... Read full biography
Kent Wallis intends to paint canvases that reflect his simple, unrequited love of color and form. Years before impressionism became the darling of the art world, Wallis had awakened to the universe of light that captivated the great painters of the 19th century. Now, with exuberance and poetic inspiration, he creates canvases intended to dance with sunshine. It was not always so. Twenty years ago, Kent Wallis was a professional in the business world who had never picked up a paintbrush. But his... Read full biography
Kent Wallis intends to paint canvases that reflect his simple, unrequited love of color and form. Years before impressionism became the darling of the art world, Wallis had awakened to the universe of light that captivated the great painters of the 19th century. Now, with exuberance and poetic inspiration, he creates canvases intended to dance with sunshine. It was not always so. Twenty years ago, Kent Wallis was a professional in the business world who had never picked up a paintbrush. But his fascination with others' work convinced his wife that painting was a latent talent waiting for expression. At her urging, he began a nighttime "hobby" that proved to be a lifetime calling. Within six months, Wallis had abandoned business for art,... Read full biography
Kent Wallis intends to paint canvases that reflect his simple, unrequited love of color and form. Years before impressionism became the darling of the art world, Wallis had awakened to the universe of light that captivated the great painters of the 19th century. Now, with exuberance and poetic inspiration, he creates canvases intended to dance with sunshine. It was not always so. Twenty years ago, Kent Wallis was a professional in the business world who had never picked up a paintbrush. But his fascination with others' work convinced his wife that painting was a latent talent waiting for expression. At her urging, he began a nighttime "hobby" that proved to be a lifetime calling. Within six months, Wallis had abandoned business for art, beginning a career that has brought delight to collectors throughout the country. The stud... Read full biography
Kent Wallis - Artist Info
About Kent Wallis: Books
Books & Publications (9)
Publications based on askART research. List may not be comprehensive.
The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
AskART.com Inc. - Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson (Editor)
479 pages
Davenport's Art Reference: The Gold Edition
2005
Davenport, Ray
2,421 pages
Enchanted Isle: A History of Plein-Air Painting in Santa Catalina Island
2003
Stern, Jean; Roy C. Rose and Molly Siple
256 pages (color)
Gold Medal Artists
2002
Editors, May Galleries
30 pages (color)
150 Year Survey: Utah Art and Artists
2001
Vern G. Swanson, Robert S. Olpin, Donna L. Poulton, and Janie L. Rogers