Äbby Kent
Ms. Kent is a Professional Fine Artist with a Degree in Liberals Arts from Northwestern Michigan College.
Specializing in Large- scale Art and Mural painting. She has Public and Private work installed throughout the U.S.
Areas of expertise include watercolor, acrylic, oil and interior/exterior mural painting, pen and ink, computer aided drawing, digital editing and set design. Her advanced visual skills allow for accurate interpretations of the artistic needs of clientele. Active participation in public art projects, board and community interaction is ongoing. As well as, continued education and research in new materials and technologies. She is dedicated, knowledgeable and approachable.
Recent projects include murals for Stafford's The Perry Historic Inn and Hotel, backdrop artwork for the historical depiction of 1913 Petoskey, Mi Railways for Historic Trains of Northern Michigan at Bear River Heritage Center, the completed restoration of historical ghost signs in Northern Michigan,
Recent honors:
Best in Show at 2017 Autumn Harvest Challenge Seleteur d'Oignons - oil on canvas, Crooked Tree Arts Council, Petoskey Mi
2017 Petoskey Area Chamber of Commerce First Place Beautification Award Winner
2018 eddi Award Winner for Visual Arts- recognizing individuals and organizations that work to keep the arts alive in northern Michigan.
Accepting private commissions in Michigan and Florida.
References and portfolio available upon request.
Specializing in Large- scale Art and Mural painting. She has Public and Private work installed throughout the U.S.
Areas of expertise include watercolor, acrylic, oil and interior/exterior mural painting, pen and ink, computer aided drawing, digital editing and set design. Her advanced visual skills allow for accurate interpretations of the artistic needs of clientele. Active participation in public art projects, board and community interaction is ongoing. As well as, continued education and research in new materials and technologies. She is dedicated, knowledgeable and approachable.
Recent projects include murals for Stafford's The Perry Historic Inn and Hotel, backdrop artwork for the historical depiction of 1913 Petoskey, Mi Railways for Historic Trains of Northern Michigan at Bear River Heritage Center, the completed restoration of historical ghost signs in Northern Michigan,
Recent honors:
Best in Show at 2017 Autumn Harvest Challenge Seleteur d'Oignons - oil on canvas, Crooked Tree Arts Council, Petoskey Mi
2017 Petoskey Area Chamber of Commerce First Place Beautification Award Winner
2018 eddi Award Winner for Visual Arts- recognizing individuals and organizations that work to keep the arts alive in northern Michigan.
Accepting private commissions in Michigan and Florida.
References and portfolio available upon request.
