ABOUT | kenan sari

kenan sari

I was born in a small sea village in the city of Trabzon which is located in the Black Sea region of Turkey .

As a child , I would spend days looking at the wonderful waves of the sea and enjoy watching the fishermen bring in their catch of the day . I took a fancy to the many different vessels that sailed the seas .

I first started drawing cartoons . During high school , I started drawing

portraits and held my first exhibit while a freshman in university .

In the meantime , I had lessons from some master artists . At the same

time I was studying to be an engineer . I was greatly influenced by

Monet and Rembrandt . I continued painting after graduating from

university as well as while working as an engineer .

Painting or other arts are breathtaking and can make us emotional.

Artist; The person who makes you realize and love what you go through every day is the person who sometimes helps you to open new worlds and discover the color of your excitement, and sometimes it is the person who shares his/her own story with you and makes you face yourself.

I chose painting as the way to convey what I saw, my inner world and my comments.

This way; the first connection I drew between nature and myself, art. Both nature and art are beautiful regardless of the definition of beauty. Both can dazzle us and leave us breathless. They can inspire us and make us feel connected to something. Both can press on an emotional nerve that leaves an unforgettable impression. I think this is a good and effective communication. That makes me happy.

I participated in several exhibits and personal exhibits .

I even started an art club at the company where I worked to help motivate my fellow co-workers . I volunteered my weekends to the young children on my block . I introduced them to art and taught them how to paint .

In my painting , I prefer natural colors such as orange and turquoise with the aim of creating a half-abstract image to my viewers. The materials which I choose vary from water-colors to oil paints , acyrlic , sometimes seperately or together . I enjoy trying new techniques and research .

Currently , I have been residing in Orlando , Florida where I fully devote my time to art and creating artworks.