Kevin Whitfield

Kevin Whitfield works mostly in oil and his favorite subjects include landscapes, seascapes, lake scenes, and old historic buildings, as well as vehicles including trains, aircraft, and boats.

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Artist’s Statement

Kevin is a contemporary artist who works in a representational style. He became an artist at age 13 and graduated from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in 1984 with a BA in fine arts. Since then, he has produced many oil, watercolor, and more recently acrylic paintings. In 1985 he joined the Monadnock Area Artists Association (formerly Keene Art Association) and has participated in numerous exhibits over the years. In 1996, he moved to the Winchester, Virginia, area with his family and lived there for nine years. While residing in Virginia, Kevin was an active member of the Blue Ridge Arts Council and frequently exhibited there. In 2005, he moved back to Keene and rejoined Monadnock Area Artists Association and has exhibited his work widely in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire.

For about twelve years, Whitfield has worked mostly in oil and his favorite subjects include landscapes, seascapes, lake scenes, old historic buildings, as well as vehicles including trains, aircraft, and boats. The artist states, “I use my God given artistic talent to depict the beauty of nature and modern technology for transportation and pleasure in the 21st century. Kevin has been fascinated by trains, airplanes, and other vehicles since childhood and still enjoys watching them. His goal is to totally involve the viewer in each painting.

During his artistic career, Whitfield has sold paintings while on exhibit in Keene, NH. His goal is to continue learning and growing as a professional artist and exhibiting at more locations with the hope of increased sales of his work. Once he becomes better known, Kevin hopes to have exhibits at more galleries. “I am a work in progress,” as he states.

Q&A with Kevin Whitfield

How would you describe your background?

I knew I had an artistic talent during my boyhood and drew many pictures of airplanes, trains, NASA rockets, and ships. These were among my first subjects and then I gradually started drawing simple landscapes and some buildings. I have always been fascinated with the small details of aircraft and other vehicles. My late parents, relatives, friends, and classmates were amazed at my ability to depict detail in my early art work and encouraged me to pursue art as a career.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist?

In my early teen years. The art teacher I had at age 13 was very good and encouraged me to continue drawing and painting.

What would surprise people to learn about you?

That I have built a number of models, which mostly include airplanes, ships, and rockets. Also, I have been a member of the Keene Senior Center and have been active in their singing group, and have sung a few songs solo in front of the group this year.

How would you describe your art process?

I take photos of the landscape subjects I’m interested in, and then usually pick a subject that is a known landmark that stands out in Southwestern New Hampshire, such as an old historic church, town hall, or other historic building in the area that most people are familiar with. Then I will usually work from these photos to create my finished pieces in oil or acrylic.

What is your usual studio/working day like?

It varies. For the past several weeks, I have spent an hour and a half to two hours on a painting or two on Sunday, and sometimes I work on a painting in the middle of the week.

What is the most delightful part of your life outside of work?

Spending time with friends and my church family, and working out at Planet Fitness and going for walks.