Medium: Oils.
Style: Kitsch.
Technique:
Painting strictly from life, I use the finest pigments and oils available in the traditional Dutch style of applying layer upon layer upon layer of paint to achieve a life-like quality.
Inspiration:
Drawing inspiration from nature, I seek to incorporate the intimate and sensual nuances of light that I find there into my rich and luminous still lifes.
Philosophy:
That talent, combined with craftsmanship and love will produce a masterpiece that will stand the test of time.
Art Background:
Studied art, theater, animation and communication in Colorado and in New York City. Have shown work in New York City, Seattle, Florida, Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii and I am represented by Oksen Gallerie in Norway.Main Street Bistro on Main St., and a new gallery in Kihei called Artsy Gallery. Also have exhibited in the very exciting Art Maui 2006 and 2008 shows at the Schaffer Gallery.
Birthplace:
Norfolk, Virginia.
Migration to Maui:
Raised in Colorado, lived in Seattle, New York, Dallas, Key West and Junean, Alaska. I moved to Maui in 1996.
Education:
Western State College of Colorado; Hunter College, New York. Have studied with Italian realist Dario Campanile (1999) and the Kitsch painter Odd Nerdrum (2000 – present).
Hobbies:
Aside from swimming, camping and hiking, I like to travel and visit museums.
Memberships:
Lahaina Arts Society
We just have met Brandon Kralik and we wish him all the best , he is such a nice person and as we can see an accomplished artist. Gejza & Nadia Cepela