It is no surprise that Kenna Fair’s work reflects a deep-seated connection to the landscapes and life-forms of the West Coast considering that she's a 5th generation Vancouver Islander.

Whether turning her discerning eye to the world ‘above’--through her depiction of the vast array of birds populating the Pacific Northwest--or to the range of creatures stirring in tidal pools and below the oceans surface--Fair’s work compels viewers into an enhanced state of attentiveness to the beauty that surrounds us.

Fair’s appreciation of the interconnectedness between creatures and their habitats is literally etched into her work with each and every one of her intimate west coast portraits beginning with a wood carving. These chiseled lines draw you into the space and capture the dynamic energy and intrinsic character of the natural subjects she portrays.

Fair’s treatment of light, vivid use of colour and richly textured works bring the eco-systems she renders to life and beckons us to look beyond the surface and see the minute details in our midst.

Living and working in the Gulf Islands since 1994, Fair’s life-long connection with coastal life combined with her formal training as a painter at Emily Carr College of Art and Design have contributed to a signature style that has attracted the attention of art enthusiasts and galleries alike.

In the summer 2011 she opened her home gallery "Black Bird Studio". Her studio is open to the public at regular hours during summer months or by appointment year round. Browsers are always welcome.

She always enjoys working on commissions for clients, which gives her the opportunity to work with individual concepts to create an original work of art.
If you are interested in purchasing or commissioning a painting please contact Kenna here.