During the next several weeks I will be downloading photographic imagery onto my ArtsCad portfolio. The concept is to go beyond the purely representational into a realm of visual expressionism where photography  adopts the qualities of fine painting.  Concept, composition, color and texture are digitally fused producing a new and unique visual experience. ~ Kenneth Grzesik ; ;   ;   [Announcement - Kenneth Grzesik - 2Ko - 2006]

MORE IMAGES FROM THE GREEN SHACK ~ During the month of November I will continue to download images from "the green shack period" onto my ArtsCad gallery. These are soft pastels and a few paintings that were created during a four year period when I spent a good deal of time living and making art in a small green shack. It is located on the property of a friend in Anahola on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Infused into the art is my enjoyment of that time and place. The work is presented with the hope of sharing some of that enjoyment. Life and art can indeed be good when art is life and life is art. ~ Aloha, Kenneth Grzesik ;   ;   ; [Announcement - Kenneth Grzesik - 2Ko - 2006]

From a remote Anahola studio in Kauai, Hawaii comes vivid pastel images inspired by life experiences on a beautiful island. Over the next few weeks I will be adding new images to my gallery. These were created between the years 2000 and 2004. Many of these works are available for the first time. I would advise checking back often as the addition of new works will be random and variable, as time allows. ; I am currently living in Kirkland Washington where I am organizing a large body of work for exhibition and sale. This includes pastels, acrylic paintings, photographs and photo collages. It is an extensive collection. Many of the images can be viewed at www.kauaiartprints.com . Additional background insights are available at www.kauaieye.blogspot.com , www.ieyekauai.blogspot.com and www.timesecho.blogspot.com . Mahalo for your interest. I hope you enjoy the art. - Kenneth Grzesik [Announcement - Kenneth Grzesik - 2Ko - 2006]

Beyond Photography ~ Awareness and Feeling The expression of visual poetry using photographic imagery. [Page - Kenneth Grzesik - 2Ko - 2006]

Outside of Time Anahola days were punctuated by star filled nights...... [Page - Kenneth Grzesik - 2Ko - 2006]

Aloha ; Welcome to a collection of images that are based on my experiences on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. ; It is my belief That art is life as life is art. To a large degree both are what we make of them. Having chosen to take a positive approach to both I have found both beauty and happiness. These life elements have been instilled into my art. ; Originally I was from the suburbs of Chicago. I went to Crystal Lake High school and later to Mc henry county college where I took my first painting class. It was an experience that forever changed my life. ; Eventually I went to northern illinois university where i received a b.f.a. in painting and a m.a. in drawing. ; After college i moved to washington state which has been my primary residence ever since. ; Over the years I,ve made a lot of art complete with awards, commissions and shows. Rather then dwell in the past i prefer to focus on recent work while moving into the future with creativity and optimism. A complete list of achievements is available upon request. ; My recent work has been done in three mediums; soft pastels, acrylic paintings and photography. The focus of this work has been my experiences on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.for a more complete overview of the imagery and background documentation visit www.kauaiartprints.com www.kauaieye.blogspot.com www.ieyekauai.blogspot.com and last but not least www.timesecho.blogspot.com . Mahalo for your interest. I hope you enjoy the art. [Biography - Kenneth Grzesik - 3Ko]