Artist Statement
For each piece, Kevin Haller's objective is to express the feeling and atmosphere of the subject and scene.
The goal is not to simply copy nature, but to create a resounding impression of nature.
His overall plan is to create a body of work that is highly representative of the enduring beauty of nature.
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Biography
Kevin Haller was born in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1960, and his earnest practice and study of art began in his teens.
As a natural extension to living on a family farm in rural Missouri, Kevin developed a keen interest in hunting and fishing.
In the outdoor magazines at that time, he was awed continually by the wildlife art displayed on the front cover.
He was awed that an artist could portray scenes beyond the capability of a camera, such as a crappie pursuing a lure underwater.
Seeing these images inspired Kevin to create art and triggered a lifelong passion.
Kevin Haller is blessed with a loving wife, Penny. She is a Food Scientist that colors food for a profession. Her love, support, and endless interest in his art are the cure for bad days and the toast on good ones. Kevin and Penny have two wonderful children, Ryan and Mary.
Kevin Haller is blessed with a loving wife, Penny. She is a Food Scientist that colors food for a profession. Her love, support, and endless interest in his art are the cure for bad days and the toast on good ones. Kevin and Penny have two wonderful children, Ryan and Mary.
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Recognition
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Saint Louis Artists' Guild Exhibition: "Traditions in 2-D"
Exhibition Dates: November 15, 2009 - January 8, 2010 Juror: William LaChance Fred and Mildred Carpenter Annual Prize for Painting (2nd Overall) "Forest Park Sycamores, Winter" |
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Watercolor Missouri National 2009
Juror of Selection: John T. Salminen NWS, AWS.DF Juror of Awards: Marlin Rotach NWS, WHS Award of Achievement "Hay Field Near Custer (South Dakota), Fog" |
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Augusta Plein Air Art Event, Sunset Quick Paint
Purchase Award "Sunset Over Balducci Barn" |
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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 Overall) 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 Artists' Guild Exhibition: "Warm Washes/Cool Colors"
Harold Bunting Memorial Prize (3rd Overall) Juror: David Coolidge "The Frozen Slough" |
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2007 Saint Louis Artist Guild Exhibition, "The Race Is On"
William Bixby Bequest Prize (Best of Show) Juror: Jerry M. Ellis, AWS-NWS "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 "Marciana Marina 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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