Kristin Kendall

Kristin Kendall (b.1986) is a progressive, internationally recognized artist whose primary objective is creating realistic representations of the human figure. She was born and raised in Powell, TN and currently resides in Nashville where she provides private lessons and practices art full time. Her formal training comes from Carson Newman University where she earned her B.A. in Art in 2008. Eventually realizing her skill should be shared, she received her certification to teach art from Lincoln Memorial University in 2011.

Kristin fulfills her passion for capturing the likeness and essence of people by commissioning portraits. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America through which her work has been internationally recognized. Kristin is also a member of the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce and continues to disclose her art on local, regional, and national levels through exhibits and competitions.

The unique combination of her natural creativity, formal training in design, and fascination for architecture have influenced her art with imagination, detail, and precision. Her work speaks for itself, capturing the simplicity and refinement of every day life. “To me, realistic art is not as simple as mere imitation. The process of building, molding, and fine tuning a three dimensional moment on a two dimensional surface is liberating to me, and most of all, allows me to see that moment from a completely different perspective. The beauty in art is that it can be shared as much as it can be self-explored. Creating art strictly for my own enjoyment would suffocate a gift, so commissioning work is fundamental in my role as an artist. The primary goal for my clients and audience is as simple as giving them something intrinsic and that provokes positive emotion.”

Kendall’s experience and capabilities aren’t limited to basic drawing and painting on paper and canvas. She has been commissioned for and won regional awards for her large scale, sidewalk chalk drawings and also has experience in wall murals and installations for corporations.