About Me


I'M Ken Thrift

I'm an artist known for paintings in watercolor, ink and acrylic. My art is characterized by bold compositions, contrasting shapes, and vibrant colors and my themes are broad and explorative. I received my degree in Art, with an emphasis in Painting, from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, I've been a member of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society and my art has been shown and published in galleries, exhibitions, and magazines throughout the world.  I've also participated in numerous art fairs including, “Art Fair on the Square,” that draws a quarter-million people each year. I always try to help out and am passionate about giving back. I've donated many pieces over the years to organizations like United Cerebral Palsy, Primates Inc., and Hospice of Madison.  In addition, I was chosen to take part in a yearly group exhibition that provides scholarships to recipients at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. I believe that the world can be enhanced and enriched by art in more than just a cultural capacity; it can help change lives as well. 

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Inspiration

I took a lot of cues from my Grandma Thrift, who was a painter and ceramics artist. She had a great way of expressing herself and I intend to carry the torch.

Techniques

From watercolor to ink and acrylic, I incorporate whatever mediums I need to get the job done. I rely on intuition when I am painting to create a free-flowing experience.

career highlights

The Art of Watercolour magazine 28th issue cover and feature in 2018 was amazing. Then in 2019, a step by step of one of my paintings in The Art of Watercolour, a publication in France.

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