Sheltering Cloud, Restless Land, Desolate Tree

Sheltering Cloud, Restless Land, Desolate Tree 
©2015Katherine Kean
oil on linen 16 x 16 inches

Driving the Chain of Craters Road, that starts at the volcano and ends at the ocean (for now) is one of my favorite drives of all time. I find it as amazing as driving on Highway 1 heading to Big Sur, but far less crowded.

As you descend you follow the trajectory of past lava flows, and as you go the weather changes. On this trip it was cool and misty at the top, then rainy, then partly cloudy, then sunny and hot and windy, and back to warm and mild.

There are many places along the way to turn off and follow trails, see vistas, explore lava tubes. I love that there are no services of any kind until you go the 18 miles to the bottom. You're on your own here. Just you and the wild.

Pop Up Exhibition at West Elm Thursday

Saatchi Art is celebrating their new partnership with West Elm Los Angeles by presenting a new exhibition of works by Los Angeles artists, curated by Hayley Miner, Director of Art Advisory to the Trade at Saatchi Art. I am honored to have a painting included.

Between the Drops
©2015 Katherine Kean
oil on linen  12 x 16 inches

Join us for a special pop-up on Thursday, September 17th from 5 to 8pm at West Elm, located at 8366 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90048. 

 RSVP here to attend.

PSA Group Exhibition Opens This Weekend in Pasadena

Slow Release of the Day Katherine Kean
oil on linen 18 x 36 inches

I'll have two paintings in a group exhibition at Blinn House in Pasadena opening on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The reception is from 2-5pm. Details below:

Historic Blinn House (Women's City Club of Pasadena)
160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
818-796-0560

Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM
1st and 3rd Saturdays 9AM - 3PM
Please call 818-796-0560 for additional opportunities to view the exhibition.

Bird in Brush ©2015 Katherine Kean
oil on linen 8x8 inches

The Pasadena Society of Artists continues celebrating their 90th anniversary. This exhibition will be hanging at Blinn House through Thursday, December 3, 2015.

The Blinn House (Women's City Club) is located at 160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 NOTE: There is ample parking behind the building off Madison St. (between Union and Walnut) across from the Scottish Rite Temple. Look for PSA signs.