“My work falls on the abstraction scale somewhere, sure, but where doesn’t matter to me. Tasteful expression matters to me.”
Category: Ryan Kohler
Winter Workings – Insights from Artist Ryan Kohler
“As a general theme, I have been thinking about the fun side of isolation and all the hidden or guarded spaces that exist,” shares Kohler. “Treehouses in the woods, hidden beaches, or even personal watercraft. These are places to be alone and reflect.”
Every Place I Go, There I Am – Ryan Kohler’s Fall Favorite on Maine Art Hill
“I had previously hinted at the spots of a deer leaping right off its body, but I embraced that idea with this painting,” shares Kohler. “Energetic swoops of red and orange paint slide easily off her backside, and her white spots intuitively transform into fun paint splatters that dazzle the eye in a confetti-like fashion. Bits of solid, traditional painting mixed with fun and tasteful abstraction is always what I’m striving for, and this one, to me, is right on the money.”
Artist Ryan Kohler – Introduction and Insights
The first layer or two of his current work is acrylic. He works quickly and easily. It comes naturally. Once the painting is in a “good place”, he switches to oils and continues building texture, adding and removing loosely applied layers of color before finally defining focal points of the painting with crisp, graphic lines. The end result being something different and interesting.
All This Is Ours – Artist Insights in Video from Ryan Kohler, Artist Choice
Maine artist Ryan Kohler shares his thoughts on All This Is Ours, his Artist Choice, and a new piece for the 9th Annual Choice Art Show on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine.
Tear the Map – Artist Insights in Video from Ryan Kohler
Maine artist Ryan Kohler shares his thoughts on Tear the Map, a new piece for the 9th Annual Choice Art Show on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine.
Ringwood – Artist Insights in Video from Ryan Kohler
Maine artist Ryan Kohler shares his thoughts on Ringwood, a new piece for the 9th Annual Choice Art Show on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine.
Half Full – Artist Insights in Video from Ryan Kohler
Maine artist Ryan Kohler shares his thoughts on Half Full, a new piece for the 9th Annual Choice Art Show on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine.
A Joy – Artist Insights in Video from Ryan Kohler
Maine artist Ryan Kohler shares his thoughts on A Joy, a new piece for the 9th Annual Choice Art Show on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine.
By Heart – Artist Insights in Video from Ryan Kohler
Maine artist Ryan Kohler shares his thoughts on By Heart, a new piece for the 9th Annual Choice Art Show on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine.