Ken Roth

Ken Roth is an artist whose paintings are filled with beautiful color and the subtle play of light on nature, the landscape and the figure. Born in San Diego, California in 1966, Roth developed a love of the outdoors and seeks to capture nature’s harmonies in his paintings.

In 1993, Ken fell under the guidance of Spanish master Sebastian Capella, whose painting theories have had a profound influence on young Roth’s work. Capella’s encouragement to simplify a painting and to seek the most fundamental shape, value and color organization has strengthened my approach to design. I attempt to make a beautiful statement without overstating. Roth also studied with Russian impressionist Ovanes Berberian and American painter Scott Christenson.

Roth prefers to work directly from his subject, I enjoy the challenge and spontaneity of working from life. I have to make decisions quickly and search for the most fundamental aspect of the subject while allowing my imagination to play. My hope is that my paintings possess life and energy.

Awarded “Best Emerging Artist” by Art and Antiques at the Carmel Festival of Art in May 2002 and selected “Artist to Watch” in Southwest Art (Jan. 2002), Ken is beginning to receive national attention for his work. Ken Roth lives in Central Oregon with his wife and two children.

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