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Kristen J. Kofsky
Kristen Kofsky is passionate about art. She loves to paint landscapes and figures in their natural surroundings and is constantly inspired by Hawaii’s beautiful scenery. Originally from the east coast, she has been a resident Hawaii since 1991. Kristen lived in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island for 14 years and has recently made Kailua, Oahu her new home. Known for her beautiful colors and wonderful compositions, Kristen’s work hangs in many private and corporate collections worldwide.
Introduced to art and watercolor at an early age by her grandmother, Kristen was able to spend much
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"Afternoon at the beach," Oil on Linen, 12x16 |
of her childhood exploring the joys of color mixing and interpreting abstract shapes. Surrounded by two musical parents and a grandmother who was both a naturalist and an artist, she grew up in a highly creative environment and developed a deep appreciation for nature. Preferring to paint from life, she focuses on showing the viewer what is most important to her. Her fluid, loose, poetic style combined with formal training, allows her to express feelings about her subject, which words cannot describe.
To date, Kristen has had several shows including The Four Seasons resort at Hualalai and at
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"Girls Day out," Oil on Linen, 12x16 |
Nohea Gallery at The Moana Surfrider. She has illustrated one children’s book entitled Two Tales of Hawaii for Island Heritage, 3 coloring books for The Bess Press, a line of greeting cards and prints for Signature Designs and a line of greeting cards for Hawaiian Resources in addition to numerous other commissions. She is currently illustrating a new book for Island Heritage called, Father Damien, due to be on store shelves sometime in Spring 2009.
She is a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and The Plein Air Painters of Hawaii. Her artwork is currently available at Nohea Gallery on the island of Oahu.
She can be reached via email at: kristenk@hawaii.rr.com
For additional information about Kristen J. Kofsky please visit www.kristenkofsky.com.
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"Red Heliconia," Oil on Linen, 12x16 |
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"Early Sunset Hanalei Bay," Oil on Linen, 12x16 |
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"Passing Storm," Oil on Linen, 18x24 |
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Honorary Signature Members
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Danny Bushart
Judy B. Montagne
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