Brenda L.B. Kenney
Pittsburg, NH
Brenda Kenney's art is inspired by the essence of life and all living things. It embraces the deep connection we have to each other and to our environment.
Message
Brenda Kenney is a painter whose work is deeply rooted in personal reflection, authenticity, and a profound connection to nature. With a style that blends expressive mark-making and real elements of nature combined with splashes of realism, she explores themes of resilience, transformation, and appreciation for the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.
Over the years, Brenda has sold numerous original paintings, prints, and commissions to collectors across the country, and her work has been recognized with awards at both local and regional art events. She's exhibited her work at regional shows and galleries, and has participated in several arts organizations. She's also enjoyed sharing her love of art by teaching classes and workshops throughout northern NH and VT.
After facing the physical challenge of a broken wrist in 2024, Brenda took time to step back, regroup, and reconnect with her artistic purpose. Her recovery in conjunction with recent world events, furthered her resolve to maintain a heart felt approach to both life and art.
Brenda is currently focused on creating meaningful work that elevates the fragile connections we share as humans, and emphasizes how deeply we are all connected to our environment. She is devoted to building a creative life that aligns with her values - one that is rooted in freedom, authenticity, and a peaceful appreciation for all that is living. Her evolving work in oil, acrylic, and mixed media embraces the beauty and the challenges, while inviting viewers to slow down, take a moment to reflect on their own journey, and to find themselves within the layers.
Statement
When I was a child, my studio was in the branches of a maple tree. I loved listening to the leaves in the wind, and found solace in being out in nature. My love of art grew up with me, always there, and always part of who I am.
As years passed, the beauty and challenge of living often intermingled with my endeavors to create. But, I continued to hone my skills in various mediums, never losing sight of my dream and my vision of becoming an artist.
Growth comes in thoughtful choices, tender empathy, and persistence. I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn from a wonderful high school art teacher, and then pursue art in college. I am grateful to have participated in many galleries, exhibitions and shows over the years. I have found friends in my art memberships, and have enjoyed passing on my love of art teaching local classes and workshops. I've won awards for several of my pieces, and I've been incredibly blessed to be able to work personally with my collectors.
My love of nature and my feeling of deep connection to our landscapes, continues to flow through my brushes. When I paint, I am still grounded in the vision I had as a little girl. My studio windows still look out among the treetops. But, experience has taught me to slow down, take a breath, and savior the little, often most important things.