About the Artist
Kristin Blanck is a realist painter working in traditional techniques to capture the beauty of the ordinary and elevate it to the inspired. As with many artists, her journey to becoming an artist was anything but linear. While always connected to art and the creative process, be it while in college studying art history, during a 25 year career as an award-winning fashion designer, or operating her own gallery, she knew her true passion was in painting. Ultimately, the desire to create art was too strong and it became obvious it was time to embark on a new path as a full time artist.
Largely self-taught, she paints in a highly detailed style that is influenced by historic and contemporary Dutch artists. Working primarily in oil, Blanck finds voice in minimal compositions and familiar subjects coupled with a strong sense of light and shadow to establish a counterpoint between the classical and contemporary.
After years of living in California and Maine, she returned home to Pennsylvania. The rich artistic legacy and pastoral beauty of the region provide a constant source of inspiration. She resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
"I strive to create paintings that draw the viewer near. When one is close to a work and can see the brush strokes, edges, and delicate nuances, I believe it forges a personal connection with the painting as well as the artist. For me, there is no greater compliment than to create a painting that elicits an emotional response in the viewer. Quite simply, art should stir the senses."
Exhibitions and Awards
2023
"Side by Side" Show, Peninsula Gallery, Lewes, DE
"Feathered Friends" Show, Peninsula Gallery, Lewes, DE
"Celebrating Three Women Artists", Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
2022
"Small Jewels" Holiday Show, Peninsula Gallery, Lewes, DE
Holiday Group Show, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
Art 4 Everyone, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
August Highlight Artist, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
"Unframed", Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
NOAPS Spring International Online Exhibition
49th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show, Yellow Springs, PA
"Sur la Table" Show, Peninsula Gallery, Lewes, DE
2021
Holiday Group Show, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
6" Squared Exhibition, Randy Higbee Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA
Winter Group Show (Honorable Mention) Lancaster County Art Association, Lancater, PA
Art 4 Everyone, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
NOAPS Fall International Online Exhibition
Autumn Group Show (First Place Award) Lancaster County Art Association, Lancaster, PA
June Featured Artist, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
Group Show, Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, Lemont, PA
Spring Group Show (First Place Award), Lancaster County Art Association, Strasburg, PA
Winter Group Show (Honorable Mention), Lancaster County Art Association, Strasburg, PA
2020
Holiday Group Show, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
Art 4 Everyone, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
November Show, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
2019
Holiday Group Show, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
Art 4 Everyone, Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
"Celebrating Three Women Artists", Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
2016
"Collecting Castine", The Wilson Museum, Castine, ME
