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My Story
Life itself is a work of art filled with dreams and purpose.
About
Brenda Burgess Kenney
I'm a landscape, portrait, and mixed media artist living in Pittsburg, N.H. with my wonderful husband of 40 years. After raising three children, we now happily embrace the roles of playing Papa and Grammie to our beautiful grandchildren.
I find joy and happiness in the little things.
Painting elevates my feeling of connection to the simple beauty found in all living things, and to the energy and essence of the world that surrounds me. I am inspired by the peacefulness
of our landscapes.
My highest goal is to convey a sense of peace and belonging to my collectors, while elevating delight and acceptance for those who view my work. Love and kindness co-exist with nature, where all things living are beautiful and worthy.
History
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 vision of becoming a "real" 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 enjoyed passing on my love of art teaching local classes and workshops. I've won awards for some 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.
I will take the time to explore my own existence and what that truly means.
Collector Testimonials
and Other Lovely Comments
I love them! As do my guests! D.R.
Look how beautiful your paintings look all framed and hung up! I absolutely love them! You are so very talented! I've wanted to buy one of your paintings and when I saw these I just had to have them!! Thank you so much! S.F.
You created the art and we made a home for it! Thank you, Brenda. They are gorgeous! C.D.
I so love your work, these are so beautiful. I feel a sense of peace just looking at them. C.S.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Looks like opals on the bank, beautiful use of colours. K.A.
I found your art on a NH group, and just wanted to say, thank you for sharing it publicly to inspire and bring a quiet and slow joy in times when we rush by the world. L.R.
I just wanted to say thank you for the painting! I received it and I already have it hanging in my kitchen so I can look at it when I do dishes and think of my favorite place Pittsburg! It's beautiful! Thank you again! A.R.
Words Used By People Describing My Work: Stunning, Gorgeous, Majestic, Unique, Incredible, Professionally Done, Incredibly Creative, Textural Beauty, Serene, Mesmerizing, Peaceful, Dreamy, Innocent, Calming, Warm, Remembrances, Curiosity, Touchable Texture, Quiet, Beautiful, Soothing, Relaxing, Natural, Tranquil, Intrigued, Colorful, Summer Year Round, Exploring the Woods, Beautiful Union between Nature and Art.
Currently exhibiting select pieces at
Fiddleheads, 110 Main Str., Colebrook, NH
Public Collections and Permanently Exhibited Work
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Town Office of West Stewartstown, NH: Memorial portrait of Dennis Joos, commissioned by the Town of West Stewartstown.
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Pittsburg Fire Station, Pittsburg, NH : Memorial portrait of Leslie Lord, commissioned by the Pittsburg Fire Department.
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Boscawen NH Historical Society : Portrait of Robert and Virginia Colby, commissioned by H & H Kenney
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Philbrick-Clement, American Legion Post 65, Weare, NH: Painting of the post building on a moose antler. Commissioned by James Triantafillou.
Select
Gallery
Exhibitions
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Fiddleheads, A Fine Artisan Shop, Colebrook, NH (current)
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Southern NH University, Pantano Gallery, "Suspended in Time", sponsored by NHPleinAir Artists, Manchester, NH, (Mar 1 thru April 30, 2008)
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The Ammonoosuc Artists Gallery, 111 Saranac Str., Littleton, NH (2005 - 2007)
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Great Northwoods Gallery, two person show, West Stewartstown, NH, August 2004
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Hopkins Center, Group Exhibition, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 1981
It is a delicate role we play in this ongoing chain of life.
Show & Exhibition History
April 29th - May 5th, 2019: Wet Paint Tamworth Invitational, Tamworth, NH
October 2013: "Artisan Spotlight", Exhibit at Fiddleheads, Littleton, NH
June & July 2013: Solo exhibit at Indian Stream Health Clinic, Colebrook, NH
April & May, 2013: "Artist of the month", Solo exhibit at UCVH, Colebrook, NH
February, 2010: "Artist of the month", Solo exhibit at UCVH, Colebrook, NH
December 2009: Brenda directed the Pittsburg Players in "Singing in the Rain", Bremer Pond Auditorium, Pittsburg, NH
October 9 - 11, 2009: "Harvest of the Arts", Mount Washington Valley Arts Association 2009 Fall Art Exhibition, Members juried exhibit. Salyards Center for the Arts, Conway, NH.
September, 2009: "The Park Theatre 5th Mountain Mural Project", panel #115, fund raising restoration project with
permanent installation of mosaic mural panels, in Jaffrey, NH.
August 2009: "Kaleidoscope of the Arts", Mount Washington Valley Arts Assoc. Members juried exhibit.
Salyards Center for the Arts, Conway, NH.
August 15, 2009: 3rd Annual Pittsburg Old Home Day People's Choice Art Show, Pittsburg, NH.
August 2 to August 9, 2009: "Visions of Heaven", NHPleinAir Artists' Paint Out & Sale at Canterbury Shaker Village, in Canterbury, NH.
July 11, 2009 to August 23, 2009: "Visions of the Rockpile Exhibition", at the Mount Washington Conservatory, in North Conway, NH. Sponsored by the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association. Juried.
July 11, 2009: Squam Lake Fine Art Festival, in Ashland, NH. Juried.
June 6, 2009: Lupine Festival Art Show, Sugar Hill, NH.
December, 2008 and January, 2009: Solo exhibit at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, in Colebrook, NH.
December 4th, and 5th, 2008: Brenda directed the Pittsburg Players in their production of "Little Women".
Bremer Pond Auditorium, Pittsburg, NH.
October, 2008: Two person exhibit, "Changing Seasons", Hans Klunder and Brenda L.B. Kenney, Interpretive Center,
Colebrook, NH
October 4, 2008: NHPleinAir artists paint-out and sale at the Remick Museum, in Tamworth, NH.
September 27, 2008: Lisbon Fall Festival of the Arts People's Choice Art Show, Lisbon, NH.
September 20, 2008: 39th Annual Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce Art Exhibition, Littleton, NH.
August 22, 2008: Moose Festival Art Exhibit, Colebrook, NH
March 1 - April 30, 2008: "Suspended In Time", NHPleinAir members exhibit, at the Pantano Gallery,
Southern NH University, 2500 N. River Rd., Manchester, NH
December 1st, 2007 through Jan. 31, 2008: Artist of the Month, at UCVH in Colebrook, NH
October 6, 2007: Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council 7th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts, Lisbon, NH.
October 1, 2007 through Nov. 30th, 2007: Connecticut River Artist Group Sponsored Art Exhibition, Interpretive Center, Colebrook, NH.
September 29, 2007: 23rd Annual Plymouth Fall Art Show, Plymouth, NH.
September 22, 2007: 38th Annual Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce Art Exhibition, Littleton, NH.
September 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2007: International Plein Air Painters World-Wide Paint Out, in Concord, NH
August 24th, 2007: Annual Moose Festival Art Show, Colebrook, NH
August 18th, 2007: First Annual "People's Choice" Art Show, Pittsburg, NH
July 30th through August 22nd, 2007: Two Person Show, Hans Klunder and Brenda Kenney, Interpretive Center, Colebrook, NH
July 26th through July 29th, 2007: Summer Pleinair Paintout and Art in the Park Exhibition, sponsored by CRAG, Canaan, NH
July 7th, 2007: Bethel Chamber of Commerce Annual Art Show, Bethel ME
January Through May, 2007: "Visual Impressions" Group Exhibit at the Interpretive Center, sponsored by CRAG, Colebrook NH
November 2006: Annual Cultural Arts Exhibition and Competition, sponsered by the NH State Chapter of American Mothers, Inc. , Bedford, NH
November 17 to December 16, 2006: "My Favorite Things" Exhibition and sale, New London Inn, New London, NH. Sponsered by the Artisan's Workshop, 195 Main Str., New London.
November 2006: Brenda's painting "Anticipating Grandma's Pie" featured art work of the month, printed on postcards distributed by Prudential Verani Realty, in Londonderry, NH.
September 30, 2006: Ammonoosuc Region Fall Festival of the Arts "People's Choice" Art Show, Lisbon, NH
September 23, 2006: 37th Annual Littleton Chamber of Commerce Art Show, in Littleton, NH.
August 25, 2006: Annual Moose Festival Art Exhibit, Colebrook, NH.
August 19, 2006: Old Home Day celebration, Pittsburg, NH.
June 21st Through July 24th 2006: Solo Exhibition at the Interpretive Center, Colebrook, NH.
July 4, 2006: Pittsburg, NH, Fourth of July celebration.
May 27, 2006: The Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council's Annual “People's Art Show”, Lisbon, NH.
September 24, 2005: Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce 36th Annual Littleton Art Show, in Littleton, NH.
August 26, 2005: Annual Moose Festival Art Exhibit, in Colebrook, NH.
Awards
Paintings that have received recognition or awards.
Behind The Scenes
