Kevin M. Haller Studio
Artist Statement Bio Painting Approach Education Awards Contact Information Dedication
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My paintings follow my footsteps.
They are an account of my life.
I am a country boy from Missouri, and my paintings reflect that perspective.
I have enjoyed every minute doing art--beginning with crayons, and continuing to watercolor and oil paints today. Each new painting seems a miracle and fresh blessing from God. |
Kevin M. Haller Born September 11, 1960
Kevin is a life-long resident of Missouri. He was born in Saint Louis, and resides there currently, but his most significant influences were from rural Missouri. He spent much of his youth on a small family farm in mid-Missouri, Freeburg. In that rural setting, Kevin developed a fondness for nature, fishing, hunting, and wildlife. These interests led Kevin to painting. In years past, fishing and hunting magazines routinely placed wildlife art on their front covers. Kevin was captivated by these images and wanted to copy and hang them in his own room. With this goal in mind, he persuaded his parents to purchase for him his first paint set.
His initial attempts at painting were fairly successful, and his paintings were highly praised by his family. Empowered by this encouragement, he continued painting through his late teens.
In early adulthood, he focused on his establishing his career in computers, and it left little time for art. He did not stray from art long, however. In his late twenties, he rediscovered his passion for art, and he has been painting steadily ever since.
Kevin paints in watercolor and oil. His artistic voice is impressionistic and immediate, preferring to capture the feeling of the subject above all other artistic goals. He utilizes vivid color in his work, leveraging complimentary color schemes to create visual interest.
Kevin's primary painting approach is to paint from life. With the subject before him, he can observe it fully, from all sides and with all senses. He considers this approach essential to his work.
To aid his artistic growth, Kevin steadfastly maintains a painting journal. For each painting completed, he records a summary of place as well as the inspiration source and overall artistic goal.
Kevin is a member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters Association, the Mid-America Plein Air Painters Association, and the Saint Louis Watercolor Society.
Kevin is primarily a self-taught artist. He has read many art instruction and art history books, and he considers many artists to be his mentor. In particular, Kevin has been influenced by the work of Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Robert Wade, Irving Shapiro, Eric Wiegardt, Arne Westerman, Edward Seago, John Yardley, and Ron Ranson.
Kevin's works have been juried into many shows over the years. The awarded works are listed below.
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Southern Watercolor Society 31st Annual Exhibition 2008
Juror: Linda Moyer "Crabs on THE SUN" |
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Metzger Memorial All Media Exhibition - Saint Louis Artist Guild
Winsor Newton Award - waterbox (5th-Place) Juror: Marshall Arisman "Thunder Over the Hills (Custer State Park, South Dakota)" |
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2007 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Annual Membership Exhibit "Big Splash"
Daler-Rowney Award Juror: Carol Carter "Done Pulling (Hermann)" |
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2007 Saint Louis Artist Guild Exhibition, "Warm Washes/Cool Colors"
Harold Bunting Memorial Prize (3rd-Place) Juror: David Coolidge "The Frozen Slough" |
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2007 Saint Louis Artist Guild Exhibition, "The Race Is On"
William Bixby Bequest Prize (First Place) Juror: Jerry Ellis "Thundering Down the Track" |
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2006 Paint Saint Louis Plein Air Competition
Artists Choice Award Juror: The participating artists (30+) "2006 World Series Parade" |
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2006 Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition
3rd Place Watercolor Class< Juror: Rito Cirillo "2006 Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition #3" |
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2006 Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition
Honorable Mention Oil Class Juror: Rito Cirillo "2006 Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition #4" |
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2006 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition "Spring into Watercolor" Creative Arts Gallery
Honorable Mention Juror: Skip Lawrence "Peace" |
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2004 Saint Louis Artists' Guild "Wet and Wild Watercolor" National Water Media Exhibition
Honorable Mention Juror: Judi Betts "My Zinnias" |
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2004 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition "Awash in Watercolor" Creative Arts Gallery
Judge's Mention Juror: Don Getz "My Zinnias" |
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2002 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Annual Membership Exhibit "Big Splash"
Savoir Faire Sennelier Award Juror: Margaret Keller "Port Marciano Peace" |
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2001 Saint Louis Artists' Guild "Aqueous Solution" National Water Media Exhibition
Artmart Award Juror: Arne Westerman "Purple Profusion" |
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1999 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Annual Membership Exhibit "Big Splash"
Artmart Merit Award Juror: George "Papa" Tutt "Sanibel Sunset" |
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You may contact the artist at kevinmhaller-art2007@yahoo.com.
I dedicate this website to my wife, Penny. She brings me happiness and contentment, and she keeps me on track in painting and with God.
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