Growing up, I remember the smell of linseed oil and turpentine. My mother painted intermittently, in oils, was self taught, and a partially finished work was always somewhere around the house. It was a fond memory and remained just that for the better part of my adult life, until retirement freed me and I signed up for an adult-ed painting class, one that I have enjoyed being part of. Even now, I do not have a particular style, having done landscapes, portraits, abstracts, figures and still life. I am still working on what I would call my ‘vision’--what do I want my painting to do for those who see it; what use of color, technique, design, and composition will make my work different for them, more engaging, fun? Will the viewer pass it by quickly, or stop, become involved, perhaps moved, and best of all, delighted? That is my hope each time I begin to paint. I may not succeed every time, but I am always loving what I’m doing.

Please e-mail me with any inquiries regarding any of the paintings on this website. They are photographed unframed for this website, but they are available as I have framed them, for a slightly increased cost. I will be happy to provide an image of any framed painting if you wish.

Painting Classes: Deborah Stanton, Wenham, MA 2013 - present

Exhibits:
​Greater Haverhill Arts Association 2018 Annual Open Exhibit (2nd Place in show)
Newburyport Art Association 2017 Juried Show
Newburyport Art Association 2016 Juried Show

​Kevin Quinan Oils
kevinquinanoils@gmail.com
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