richard keen studio

Monochromatic Oils

2011-11-01T17:31:00.001-07:00

Sea Geometry no. 140
16" x 16" Oil on Canvas

Sea Geometry no. 141
16" x 16" Oil on Canvas

Sea Geometry no. 142
16" x 16" Oil on Canvas

New Watercolors

2011-09-19T10:16:00.000-07:00

sea geometry 123
12"x 9" Watercolor on paper

sea geometry 124
12"x 9" Watercolor on paper
sea geometry 125
12"x 9" Watercolor on paper
sea geometry 130
26"x 22" Watercolor on paper
sea geometry 131
26"x 22" Watercolor on paper
sea geometry 132
26"x 22" Watercolor on paper

5 New Paintings

2011-04-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

SEA GEOMETRY no. 122, 8"x8", encaustic on panel

SEA GEOMETRY No. 117, 6"x6", encaustic on panel

SEA GEOMETRY No. 116, 8"x8", encaustic on panel

SEA GEOMETRY No. 115, 36"x36" encaustic on panel

SEA GEOMETRY No. 114 32 x 36" encaustic/canvas/panel

OPEN STUDIO FUNDRAISER

2011-01-19T17:57:00.000-08:00

RICHARD KEEN

OPEN STUDIO
Fundraiser
FT ANDROSS MILL, 2nd Floor Mill 1, Brunswick, ME 04011. Cell 207-837-7154
Exchange Student FUNDRAISER Saturday Feb 5th, 2011 10am- Noon.
(Snow Date: Sunday Feb 6th 10am-Noon)

Our exchange student (Tiphaine Defives from Southern France) is raising money for an educational trip to California.

She will be selling her home-made sweet CREPES at my studio.

We will be selling raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of my paintings. (Crepe +Raffle Ticket =$10, Crepes $2 each) Raffle at Noon. (100% raffle and crepe proceeds to Tiphaine)

I will also have small paintings on sale at a reduced rate (with the approval of Elizabeth Moss Gallery. 50% of artwork sales to go to Tiphaine Defives.)

***USE ENTRANCE by Cumberland Storage. Go up the stairs by the vending machines. Turn Left out of stairwell. Trun Left at big windows.Left at next wall.Right down the long hall into my studio.

Installation of new work at Flinn Gallery

2010-12-13T13:34:00.000-08:00

13 of my recent paintings and 2 new sculptures will be on display at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich , CT as part of the LUMINOSITY @ 180º Group Exhibition with :Kim Bernard, Mark Dooley, Leah McDonald, Martha Robinson and myself. Flinn Gallery is located at 101 West Putnam Ave. Greenwich Library, 2nd Floor. 203-622-7947. OPENING RECEPTION is Thursday DEC.16th, 2010 from 6-8pm,. The exhibition runs through Wed. Jan 26th, 2011.

Recent Encaustic Paintings

2010-10-22T17:44:00.000-07:00

The following are a selection of recently completed paintings which will be on display at Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, CT. in a exhibition called "Luminosity @ 180 Degrees" from Dec. 16th, 2010 - Jan. 26th 2011.

Sea Geometry No.113
24" x 24", 2010

Sea Geometry No. 112
24"x 24", 2010

Sea Geometry No. 111
13" x 14", 2010

Sea Geometry No. 110
12" x 16", 2010

Sea Geometry No. 107
27.5" x 27.5", 2010

Sea Geometry No.108
27.5" x 27.5", 2010

John Knight - "Tidal Nocturne" at Elizabeth Moss Gallery

2010-09-06T17:17:00.000-07:00

Sea Geometry Reception -Elizabeth Moss Gallery

2010-09-04T05:04:00.000-07:00

Surface

2010-04-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

Exploring surfaces and paint on my new sculpture series.
These three involve multiple layers of plaster, fiberglass resin and styrospray over styrofoam. The paint is a combination of spay and brush on enamel.

NEW SCULPTURE

2010-02-11T18:29:00.000-08:00

All new work sculptural work in progress. Some of these will be coated in plaster-wrap followed by fiberglass resin and enamel paint, some will be finished with plaster-wrap followed by encaustic paint, and others with brushed on styrospray and a variety of paints.

Pace Galleries / Atmosphere of 3

2009-11-23T19:30:00.000-08:00

Considering the location and time for this reception in Fryeburg, this show was very well attended. These new galleries (more Museum like) on the Fryeburg Academy Campus are connected to their performing arts center. The galleries were funded by the artist Stephen Pace and his wife Palmina.... our 3 person show and the new spaces are certainly well worth the drive (about 1 hour from Portland). This show will be up until February 12, 2010 and the gallery hours are 9am - 1pm M-F. ***CATALOG AVAILABLE for $15 at the box office or through John Knight , Richard Keen or Elizabeth Moss Gallery.***

Whitney Artworks "Fresh Paint"

2009-11-23T19:13:00.000-08:00

Foolishly forgot to bring my camera to the reception for this fantastic group show.... First friday in November was elbow to elbow all night long! These are a few pics of the installation..... also pictured through the glass is Patrick O'Rorke installing his wall piece.
This was the debut showing of my new wall drawings and for my new "Area Below Water" paintings.

Leighton Gallery 09

2009-08-31T18:54:00.000-07:00

Highlights from my 2009 exhibition at the Leighton Gallery in Blue Hill.

"Business of Art" @ UNE Art Gallery

2009-06-28T11:40:00.001-07:00

This exhibition runs through September 2nd. It is a solid representation of the state of art and galleries in Southern Maine. Elizabeth Moss selected 8 of my paintings for inclusion in this show. Other artists included are John Knight, Lucinda Bliss, Sage Lewis, Stephen Pace, Lynne Drexler, Greg Parker, Sarah Knock, Jen Blackstone, David Driskell and MANY MORE!

Art Complex Museum

2009-05-18T17:58:00.000-07:00

A few shots of my sculpture "Blue Hull Cross Section"
@ the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury,MA.
The show is called Ancient Medium N.E.W. Terrain, a group show of work by New England Wax members curated by Craig Bloodgood.
Runs through Sept. 6th, 2009.

Recent Ocean Hull Paintings

2009-05-12T16:12:00.000-07:00

Ocean Hull No.58, 16"x16" Oil on Canvas

Ocean Hull No. 61, 4"x4", Oil on Canvas

Ocean Hull No. 65, 5"x5", Encaustic on Panel

Ocean Hull No. 66, 12"x 12", Encaustic on Panel

Larger Scale Area Below Water Paintings

2009-05-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

These are a few images of my latest "Area Below Water" paintings and a new wall drawing that has sculptural elements to it. These new paintings are all acrylic on canvas. The single paintings range from 4'x 5' and larger for the 3 panel pieces.

Feb. 09 N Y C Receptions and Shows

2009-03-09T17:50:00.001-07:00

The following images are from the opening reception on Feb 27th at June Kelly Gallery for new paintings by my friend Frances Hynes. The show title is "North Light" and runs through March 31, 2009. (Catalog available)

"Cottage w/ yellow tree"

"Ocean III"

My friend Stephan Fowlkes with his artwork at a preview of a private art dealer reception in Chelsea. "Tower Sculpture " By Stephan Fowlkes

Other Exhibitions that I highly recommend seeing if you find yourself in NYC during the month of March:
SUSAN ROTHENBERG @ Sperone Westwater ends March 28 (catalog available)
CASSIE JONES @ Red Flagg ends March 28
WADE KAVANAUGH @ Cynthia Reeves- Contemporary ends March 21

Progress

2009-02-17T10:47:00.000-08:00

These are the first images of me getting back to work after moving my studio to Ft. Andross Mill in Brunswick. My new space is allowing me to create on a larger scale again after working fairly small for the past 6 years. Its feels fantastic to be able to move around the space and step back from the work.

NEW STUDIO in Brunswick

2009-01-28T12:22:00.001-08:00

I'm relocating my studio from Portland up to Brunswick. The building is called Ft. Andross Mill and it is right on the Androscoggin River. This Mill is also home to many other artist studios including John Bisbee, Andrea Sulzer,Grace Degennaro, Mildred Johnson to name a few. It is also the home of the Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Coleman Burke Gallery and Bangkok Garden.
Ft. Andross is also filled with small businesses and craftsmen. Come check it out! My studio is up on the 2nd floor next to Mildred Johnsons studio.

Open Studio Dec 5th 2008

2008-12-12T17:28:00.001-08:00

Getting pictures during our open studios was no easy task. These were taken early in the evening...once it kicked into full swing I could not really leave my studio. The traffic was constant and people were chatty.

DEC 4th Elizabeth Moss Party

2008-11-28T14:52:00.000-08:00

DEC. 5th OPEN STUDIO @ ARTIST STUDIO BUILDING

2008-11-28T14:44:00.000-08:00

*THE ARTIST STUDIO Opens Doors for First Friday Art Walk!* 5-9pm

*Friday December 5th*
*536 Congress Street*
*Portland, Maine 04101*
*Doors open at 5pm. Free.*

Over 30 local artists open their studio doors to share recent works for the
annual December First Friday. Don't miss amazing art, live music and your
chance to hob-knob with your favorite local artists.

For twenty years, The Artist Studio at 536 Congress Street has been
providing work space for 35 professional Portland artists whose artwork has
been featured regularly in prestigious exhibitions like the Portland
Museum's Biennial as well as in galleries locally and throughout the
country. Coming together to create a vibrate work community, these
artists display a range of approaches to their practise and work in media
including painting, printmaking, photography and illustration.

Attached: Collage of works by multiple artists, 2008.

Artists: Stephen Benenson, Tim Burns, Hilary Irons, Eric Hou, Sage Lewis,
Elizabeth Chapman, Jennifer Christian, Kevin Moquin, Carol Morrisette,
Carroll Berg, Michael Hickey, Patrick O'Rorke, Lucinda Bliss, Greg Day,
Catherine Lo, John Knight, Tina Purves, Kate Cleaves, Roz Gross, Tim
Keeshen, Shoshannah White, John McVeigh, Richard Keen, Greta Bank, Joe
Begnaud, Tim Clorius, Michelle Souliere, Kimmy Convery, Martha Miller, Kelly
McConnell, Sean Newton, Lisa Pixley

For further inquiries contact:

Isa Ferguson or Lisa Pixley
207.409.3246
studiobuilding@gmail.com

Xerox Lithography

2008-10-01T16:45:00.000-07:00

"Area Below Water No. 55", 5x5 in. 2008, Xerox Lithograph

"Area Below Water No. 56", 5x5 in. 2008, Xerox Lithograph

"Ocean hull No.54", 5x5 in. 2008, Xerox Lithograph

Leighton Gallery

2008-08-12T18:19:00.001-07:00

A small selection of the 25 new paintings on display at the Leighton Gallery between Aug. 24th - Sept. 25th, 2008

"Ocean Hull No. 1", 6.5"x 6.5", Encaustic on panel

"Ocean Hull No. 46", 16"x 16", Acrylic on canvas

"Ocean Hull No. 49", 10"x 10", Oil on canvas

"Ocean Hull No. 31", 5" x 5", Acrylic, Guache and Watercolor on paper

"Ocean Hull No. 35", 18"x 36", Encaustic on panel

Irvine Gallery, Upcoming Group Show

2008-05-20T17:49:00.000-07:00

6/3 - 7/14
"In Flat Fields": A group exhibition of artists who belong to New England Wax.
Irvine Gallery / River Tree Arts Center in Kennebunk, ME.
Shawn Hill, Juror
Opening Reception, 6/13/2008, 5-7pm
Juror's Talk, 6/14/2008 at 1:00 PM, public welcome
Encaustic Workshop with artist, Kim Bernard, date TBA

"Black Hull Cutout #1"
9" x 12" x .5", 2008
foam, plaster and encaustic

Juror Shawn Hill selected five of my new "Hull Cut-Outs" for inclusion in this group exhibition. My hull cut-outs are sculptural extensions of my paintings. So far they have all included foam, plaster and encaustic.

Black Frame Art Sale

2008-05-07T17:56:00.000-07:00

The following works from my ongoing "Weir"series are all on paper and will be a part of the Black Frame Art Sale September 12th and 13th 2008.
The artists included in this benefit were juried. Each piece has to be between 4 inches square and 10 inches square and will sell for $200 each. 50% of the sales go to benefit the Bayside Neighborhood Association in Portland, ME. The website is currently being updated. www.blackframeartsale.com

Weir Arrangement 130, 5 x 5in., graphite & charcoal, 2007

Weir Arrangement 129, 5 x 5in., graphite & charcoal, 2007

Weir Arrangement 117, 5 x 5 in., watercolor & gouache, 2007

Weir Arrangement 113, 10 x 10in., watercolor, casein & gouache, 2007

Works on Paper

2008-04-03T15:35:00.001-07:00

These paintings represent a few of my recent works on paper. They are inspired partially by the repair work I do on boat moorings in Casco Bay and they include abstracted elements from a variety of boat hull diagrams along with the occasional remnants of fishing weirs. They all combine watercolor,gouache and acrylics and will likely be included in my summer solo show at the Leighton Gallery in Blue Hill, Maine.

"Ocean Hull 28"
5"x5", Mixed media on paper, 2008

"Ocean Hull 30"
5"x5", Mixed media on paper, 2008

"Ocean Hull 32"
17"x17", Mixed media on paper, 2008

"Ocean Hull 34"
17"x17", Mixed media on paper, 2008

Boat Hull Connections

2008-03-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

For some time now, I have been drawn to diagrams and designs for boat hulls. I have been superimposing drawings based on a variety of hull digrams onto my "Weir" paintings and drawings as well as onto my "Area Below Water" paintings. The result is a new series I am calling "Ocean Hulls" and even more recently I have started pushing them into three dimensional wall relief sculptures. Currently I am working on several that come further off the wall. The next step is to take them completely off the wall onto the floor and suspend them from the ceiling.

"Ocean Hull Green #2", 9"x 9", Encaustic on paper/ panel, '07

" Black Hull Cut Out# 1", 12"x12"x .5", Foam, plaster & encasutic, '08

" Green Hull Cut Out", 12"x16"x2", Foam, plaster & encasutic, '08

" Yellow Hull Cut Out", 18"x14"x2", Foam, plaster & encasutic, '08

"Ocean Hull #21", 16"x16". Acrylic on canvas, '08

"Ocean Hull #22", 16"x16". Acrylic on canvas, '08

"Area Below Water #53", 30"x30", Acrylic on canvas '07

"Area Below Water #54", 36"x36", Acrylic on canvas '08

COOPER JACKSON GALLERY

2008-03-01T17:03:00.000-08:00

Weir Arrangement # 124 w/ Hull, Acrylic & Oil on canvas, 28”x 28”, ‘07

Weir Arrangement # 142, Acrylic on canvas, 24”x 24”, ‘07

Weir Arrangement#120 w/Hull (Diptych), Acrylic &Oil on canvas, 12”x24”,‘07

Green Hull #1, Water color & Encaustic on paper / panel , 9”x 9”,‘07

Bicoastal Diptych Project

2008-02-07T11:28:00.000-08:00

This painting is the result of a collaboration bewteen myself and Inanna McGraw a West Coast artist. The project was started by an oraganization called New England Wax and the International Encaustic Association. The artists were paired by the scale in which they usually work and nothing else. Each artist began a diptych, then shipped it to their partner to finish. Two exhibitions this Spring will begin a traveling exhibition schedule for the work. An exhibition to show diptychs finished by New England Wax members will be held at Whitney Art Works in Portland, Maine April 2-26. A second during the same month to show the diptychs which were finished by International Encaustic Association members will be held at Brian Marki Gallery in Portland, OR.
Please note: Left half completed by Inanna McGraw, Right half by Richard Keen.

Portland Studio

2008-01-21T09:48:00.000-08:00

I recently rented a studio at the "Studio Building" in Portland, ME.
Located at 536 Congress St., next to Maine College of Art and Space Gallery, this building has been home to many Maine artists and currently has 32 other working artists there. Check out the link on my list of links to find out more about the building and the other artists.

ICON Contemporary Opening Reception

2007-10-23T15:25:00.000-07:00

Snapshots of a few people on opening night @ ICON.

"CONTOURS" Opening Reception @ Elan Fine Arts

2007-10-15T17:11:00.001-07:00

This exhibition is a group show / benefit for Coastal Mountains Land Trust and runs through November 11th, 2007.

"Area Below Water" Series

2007-09-18T20:22:00.001-07:00

Upcoming group exhibition featuring recent paintings based on my experiences working under water on boat moorings in Casco Bay. This work will be on view @ ICON Contemporary Art in Brunswick Maine from October 20th- November 24th. Opening reception Sat. Oct. 20th 4-6pm.