“Because my subjects are wildlife in their environment, inspiration can be found everywhere, from a circling hawk to a stalking heron, or frogs in our pond,” says David Kiehm. “For me painting ideas are easy to come by!”
Up Periscope, oil on panel, 14 x 11"
Kiehm paints in a realistic style because he wants to create scenes that are rich in information. “Light on a rock, leaves floating on a stream or the feathers on an owl are critical for me to create visual texture,” he says. “These visual clues help evoke memories from the viewer that they can relate to another time and place.” For Kiehm, details matter.
Fall Maples, oil on panel, 10½ x 16"
The most critical element in any of Kiehm's painting is good design and he tries not to complicate his work with overt messages, believing that if his paintings are well-executed that will create enough interest for any viewer. “I strive to capture the feeling of light, sound and even the cold in snow scenes," he says. “All these elements combine to make every painting a unique personal experience.”
Spring Runoff, oil on panel, 10½ x 16"
Kiehm can be found every day in his studio located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in New York, where he lives with his family. He adds, “There is never enough time to paint all the ideas that flood in from all the beautiful animals and scenery.” —
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