Ron Kendall

Hi, I’m Ron Kendall, a 67 year old self taught artist with 60+ years experience, that’s a recent photo of me to the left.
After getting out of the army in 1968, I started to seriously put pen and paint to paper.
In the last 45 years I have managed to assemble a portfolio of 500 outrageously beautiful and varied pieces of art. And I am still adding to it. Up to 4hrs a day.
I am now retired and live in Phelan, California. However, I spent 36 years in the mountains of Trinity County California in a place called Hayfork. I relocated there from Riverside, Ca in 1973. There I worked, fished, prospected for gold and developed my artistic style. I also play the guitar and sing a bit. During those years many of my works won 1st place awards in local county fairs and exhibitions. My art has evolved over the years to include a wide variety of styles, methods and media.
Below is a list of my most recent accomplishments.

2011 – “Open Gate” won first place ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair.

2012 – Exhibited 140 paintings over a 10 month period from June thru October in the “Billboard Art Project” presented in 6 major cities in the U.S. thru the website
www.billboardartproject.org. (Richmond, VA, Salem, Or, Detroit, MI, Albany, NY, Quincy, IL, Atlanta, GA). This exhibit was shown via the use electronic billboards along side major highways and freeways 24/7.
A number of paintings from the Billboard Art Project Atlanta exhibit were chosen by Kalerina Lanfranco of New York to be included in her special week long exhibit “Color Shift” segment of the Atlanta exhibit.

2013
Aug. – Selected by the board of jurors of the World Wide Art Books, Inc. to be included in the “International Contemporary Masters Volume VIII” which will be published in early 2014. The “Contemporary Masters” is a highly respected, art publication series distributed to galleries, art museums, studios, collectors, etc. world wide. (www.worldwideartbooks.com).
Oct. - “Honorable Mention Certificate of Award” for the drawing “Cottage Landscape” in the open online international juried contest “The 8th Annual Art Contest” presented by Artavita.com (https://artavita.com).
Nov. – Two certificates of award for two paintings. “Open Gate” in the “Special Merit Category” and “Cottage Landscape” in the “Special Recognition Category”. Both competed in the international, themed, online juried contest “Countryside” presented by Light Space Time Online Art Gallery. (www.lightspacetime.com).
Dec. – Two certificates of award for two paintings. “Autumn” in the “Special Merit Category” and “Fine” in the “Special Recognition Category”. Both competed in the international themed, online juried contest “Seasons” presented by Light Space Time Online Gallery. (www.lightspacetime.com).
2014
Jan. – “Award of Excellence” for the painting “Fall Time”. Which competed in the online “2nd Bi-annual International Art Competition” presented by Four Points Contemporary. (www.fourpointscontemporary.com).
Jan. – The drawing “Long Time” was selected by the director of Saatchi Gallery in London, England, Rebecca Wilson to be included in her week long “Collections” presentation “Luck of the Draw : Spot Light on Drawing” from 1/7 thru 1/14 on their online art gallery home page.

Go to www.saatchiart.com/ronkendall and check out my complete portfolio. Also go to my Face Book Page, www.facebook.com/ron.kendall.142, and post a Like and/or a comment.


Portfolio:

20th Century Art

This portfolio exhibits some of my works from 1970 to the year 2000. These original pieces of art and many more are for sale, as are prints on a variety of papers and canvases at www.art-3000.com/artist/Ron_Kendall.

Autumn        “Autumn ”

The detail in this beauty forces you to keep looking for more. Watercolors & color pen.
18"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

#1 (The Original Tree) “#1 (The Original Tree)”

Ron created this one for his Mom. It is actually the first serious attempt at putting pen & paint to paper in his life as an artist.
11"w x 14"h
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Autumn Tree “Autumn Tree”

Color pen and pencil brought this scene to life.
14"w x 17"h
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Autumn Trees “Autumn Trees”

The detail Ron puts into his works is amazing. Watercolors, color pen & pencil created this beautiful scene.
24"w x 18"h
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Bald Eagle “Bald Eagle”

Airbrush and color pencil give this eagle's eye the stare.
12"w x 16"h
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Big Tree “Big Tree”

The detail & colors make this watercolor & color pen beauty jump right off the paper.
22"w x 30"h
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Blowing Flowers “Blowing Flowers”

This one is really wild. Watercolors, acrylics, color pen and an airbrush made this one happen. I'll let you try to figure what's what and how he did it.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Blue Eyed Cat “Blue Eyed Cat”

Here kitty, kitty. It's those eyes. They draw you right into this one.
14"w x 17"h
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Blue Green “Blue Green”

This unusual flowering bush was created with watercolors and an airbrush.
14"w x 22"h
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Blue Heron “Blue Heron”

This bird is looking for something. Maybe it's meal time.
Airbrush, watercolors & color pen put this one together.
17"w x 14"h
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Brite Tree “Brite Tree”

Guaranteed to brighten up any place it hangs. Airbrush & color pen.
14"w x 17"h
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Chimney Smoke “Chimney Smoke”

Again, the detail goes on forever in this pretty scene. Color Pen & pencil.
24"w x 18"h
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Clock “Clock”

What time is it? Watercolors, airbrush & black pen make this wild time piece work.
14"w x 17"h
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Cat Fish “Cat Fish”

This one started out as something else. But a spilled bit of water threatened to ruin it. So Ron saved it by creating this image by using his airbrush to move the runny watercolors around and Wa La, Catfish. Do you see them?
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Cottage “Cottage”

Color pencil made this peaceful scene in the woods so inviting.
17"w x 14"h
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Cottage Landscape “Cottage Landscape”

Whew! This one took forever to complete & if you look real close you will understand why. A black fine tip pen created all that detail.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Open Gate “Open Gate”

The detail in this beautiful image is way over the top. This photo does it no justice. But it will still captivate you and hold on. Watercolors & color pen did the deed here.
All that detail was created with a fine tip ink pen.
18"w x 22"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Cub “Cub”

Those eyes make look this one over.
Color pencil & pen brought it to life.
11"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Dandilions “Dandilions”

Dandelions are like candles on a cake. If you blow all the fuzz off in one breath you get your wish. Color pencil & pen created these wishes waiting to happen.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Yellow Sky “Yellow Sky”

That bright yellow sky makes the old oak tree and the forest behind stand out. Along with the help watercolors & color pen.
18"w x 24"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

21st Century Art

This portfolio will show off some of my works from the year 2000 to the present (I am still adding to it). The bulk of it (about 300) has been created in the last 5 years.
These original pieces of art and many more are for sale as are prints on a variety of papers and canvases at www.art-3000.com/artist/Ron_Kendall.

Brite Light “Brite Light”

A view from the dark side of a Joshua tree on a bright sunny high desert day. Airbrush & black ink made this view possible.
14"w x17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Rain and Roses “Rain and Roses”

The large raindrops will make this rose garden grow. Air brush & color pen.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Champagne Bush “Champagne Bush”

Lots of color and sparkle here. An airbrush & color pen created this bubbly image.
17"w x 14"h
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Ranch “Ranch”

The mighty oak stands guard over this idealistic scene. Airbrush, color pen & pencil give it life.
14"w x17"h
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Galaxy Moon “Galaxy Moon”

The galaxies of the universe rise with the full moon of the earth. Airbrush & color pen created this night sky.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Sky Light “Sky Light”

That bright colorful sky makes those trees jump at you. Airbrush, color pen and pencil.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

This Side “This Side”

These beams of light pass over, under and through this lonely tree. There is another uncompleted image on the backside. Ron didn't like where it was going so he stopped, flipped it over and created "THIS SIDE".
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Third “Third”

Just hang'n out on a beautiful day in the high desert. Made possible by color pen & pencil & airbrushed watercolors.
14"w x 17"h
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White Eagle “White Eagle”

Have you ever seen a white eagle? Well you have now!! The vivid colors make it pop. Airbrush, color pencil and black pen.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Anyway “Anyway”

This colorful painting is signed on the back. That's so you can hang it "Any Way" you like. Created with airbrush and colored pen.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Beautiful and Strange “Beautiful and Strange”

It sure is strange. And there is a certain beauty about it. Airbrushed watercolors & color pen created this strange vision.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Fruity Tree “Fruity Tree”

This ghostly looking tree bares a mysterious fruit. Color pen & an airbrush made this strange one grow.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Upside Kitty “Upside Kitty”

This green-eyed kitty's world is turned upside down in this rose garden. An airbrush and colored pens turned him on his head.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Roses in Wonderland “Roses in Wonderland”

You’ll need to look really close at this colorful beauty because a lot is happening in the background. An airbrush and color pens made this image.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Secret “Secret”

This colorful one will keep your eyes busy for quite a while (there’s a lot happening).
An airbrush and color pens made it happen.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Brite Colors “Brite Colors”

This colorful painting is like a maze. Don’t get lost. Airbrush and color pen.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Proper Spective “Proper Spective”

This colorful composition was created for a special project. But it can be divided into two individual paintings if you wish. An airbrush and color pens made it happen.
17"w x 14"h
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Proper Spective (Roses in Jars) “Proper Spective (Roses in Jars)”

Simple and colorful, via airbrush and color pens.
17"w x 7"h
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Proper Spective (Yellow Eyes) “Proper Spective (Yellow Eyes)”

This cat looks really upset. Air brush & color pens.
17"w x 7"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Blue Eyes “Blue Eyes”

Those beautiful blue eyes look right into your soul. Color pens and an airbrush gave them that power.
7 1/2"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Buzz in the Wind “Buzz in the Wind”

That wind looks more like a hurricane. Acrylics, an airbrush and color pens make this wind blow.
17"w x 6 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

A Joyful Blast “A Joyful Blast”

These kittens are having blast chasing that butterfly in their make believe world.
All this fun was created with color pens and an airbrush
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Frosty “Frosty”

Brrr, looks like a cold winters morning. Acrylics, color pens and an airbrush created this
cold morning.
14"h x 17"w
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Fall Time “Fall Time”

Fall definitely fell in this beautiful scene. Acrylics, color pens and an airbrush.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Black Art

This portfolio will show off some of my works on black paper. It all started with the drawing "White Out" about 3 years ago with encouragement from a close friend.
These original pieces of art and many more are for sale as are prints on a variety of papers and canvases at www.art-3000.com/artist/Ron_Kendall.

White Out “White Out”

This is a first for Ron, white on black. The title tells of the method with which it was created.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Balls “Balls”

CHECK THIS OUT!!!! This outrageous beauty is in relief (1/16"+). The whole thing is first done in white. Then the color airbrush and pen are added on in layers. Look close and discover how erotic this painting really is.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Dancing Trees “Dancing Trees”

Look real close and long and you will see the dancing ladies thru out this beautiful, colorful painting. Color pen over white acrylic latex base on black paper.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Coral Tree “Coral Tree”

The colors, the image, in relief. WOW!! Acrylics, airbrush and color pen.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Dream Tree “Dream Tree”

Done in white first then the color pen is added. That means this was painted twice. Pretty wild. Don't ya think?
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Moon Bird “Moon Bird”

A raven out for a midnight snack??
Could be. Airbrush, color pen and color pencil.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Fog “Fog”

These 3 trees look like ghost rising from the moonlit fog. Air brush & pen.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Water on the Pane “Water on the Pane”

A splash of color on glass. Airbrush, acrylics and color pen.
14"w x 17"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Blue Eyed Satan “Blue Eyed Satan”

This image looks like something right out of Hades. Acrylics, color pens & an airbrush made this one rise up.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Salty “Salty”

A fearsome looking fish, a crab, a colorful coral reef and some seaweed make up this ocean scene. The green seaweed is construction foam in 1" relief. Airbrush and color pen.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Rose on a Moon “Rose on a Moon”

These delicate flowers seem to be floating in space. Airbrush and color pen.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Web in the Moonlight “Web in the Moonlight”

Step into my web, said the spider.
Color pens, acrylics and an airbrush.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Fine as a Butterfly “Fine as a Butterfly”

What a beauty. This one is subtle and sexy for sure. An airbrush, color pens and acrylics
brought this one to life.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Breathe on Me “Breathe on Me ”

Acrylics, color pens and an airbrush made these pink flowers grow on black paper.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Hipe and Brush “Hipe and Brush”

What a wild beauty. White acrylic house paint was first drizzled onto black paper in heavy relief with a syringe (“Hipe”), the colors were applied with a brush (“Brush”) and color pens. It weighs about a half pound.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Fall Fall “Fall Fall”

A beautiful image of fall in the forest. Acrylics, an airbrush and color pens created this one on black paper.
17"w x 14"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Perspective in Black “Perspective in Black”

More like perspective in WOW!!! The colors are crazy, but they work.
Acrylics, color pens and an airbrush.
15 1/2"w x 12"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Cardinal “Cardinal”

Just plain BEAUTIFUL. Acrylics, an airbrush and color pens created this beauty.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Cool Evenin “Cool Evenin”

You'll enter the twilight zone in this painting. color pens, acrylics and an airbrush made this zone possible.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

In the Garden “In the Garden”

This mix of real and surreal in acrylics, airbrush & color pens on black paper make for a colorful scene.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Morning Glory “Morning Glory”

This colorful beauty jumps off the paper at you. An airbrush, acrylics & color pens on black paper are what make this vine grow.
15 1/2"w x 12"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Butterflies in the Rose and the Moon “Butterflies in the Rose and the Moon”

This full moon gives color to the night.
Airbrush, acrylics and color pens.
15 1/2"w x 12"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

Butterfly and Rose in the Moon “Butterfly and Rose in the Moon”

Acrylics, airbrush & color pen brought this space garden to life.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.

All Life Has a Vein “All Life Has a Vein”

This one is hard to describe but it sure is pretty. Acrylic, airbrush & color pen.
12"w x 15 1/2"h
Digital prints in any size are available. Please contact for pricing.