Welcome
Contemporary Art
Unique acrylic silhouette paintings to enhance your home decor and style.
About Kenneth Joslin
My Artistic Vision
Kenneth Joslin a native of Los Angeles, CA was recognized at an early age for his creative drive and was inspired by his elementary and high school teachers. Encouraged by family and friends, Kenneth studied art throughout secondary school. After high school graduation, he attended Otis Parsons College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, CA, where he majored in Illustration and Painting. Kenneth admires artist such as Jacob Lawrence, George A. Hunt, Joseph Holston, William Tolliver, and Robert Gwathmey.
Artist Statement
I create Kenneth Joslin Originals for the sole purpose of ownership. However, ownership of an original piece is not limited to the exchange of commerce for a work of art.
About My Style
Creating silhouette art paintings allows me to convey drama, mystery, emotion and mood in a painting.
My silhouette figurative paintings are artworks that depict human forms as solid, dark shapes against a bright or colorful background, focusing entirely on the outer contour rather than internal details.
I focus on abstract designs, color, shape, line, form, composition and texture that are the physical elements that combine to make up the image.
Key Characteristics
Solid Color: The main figure is usually painted in a single dark tone, most often black.
No interior Details: Facial features, clothing textures, and inner lines are left out, making the inside of the shape featureless.
High Contrast: The dark figure stands out sharply against a light or vibrant background, such as a white canvas or a glowing sunset.
Focus on Form: The artwork relies on the recognizable outline of the human body, a dancer, or a group of people to convey motion, emotion, and story.