The View from Inside My Head

May 20, 2014
Kharis Kennedy
Inspiration

This weekend was Sedona Lady Vacation and as expected much important work was done. We women got to the bottom of everything.

The view from my hotel room:

The view from inside my head:

The view at sunset:

The view inside my head:

And I don’t even want to show you the view inside my head that THIS inspired:

This was terror moment when the ladies tromped out onto Devil’s Bridge because they hate me. I’m not included in the photo as I’m obviously plastered against the rock wall trying not to scream, desperately trying to get bars so that I can order a helicopter.

Now that I’m back in the studio my work on Logo Creatures continues with new energy.

Taking the yawns out of men’s wear

Sep 02, 2013
Kharis Kennedy
Inspiration

One thing that makes me feel sad is when I see that a person lacks either the funds or the sophistication to dress completely in Logo Wear. Since everyone must do their part I realized that it would be a crime to not develop Haute Logo Wear featuring my own initials. Because the gentlemen in my paintings deserve to be dressed in good taste.

So what started as a diversion (see Uggh, not HER again for important background information) has in my capable hands, yet again, ended in a fashion victory:

In the near future I’ll post pictures of the paintings I’m currently working which feature this impressive logo scheme. Obviously you’re going to love what you see.

In the meantime feel free to create and send me alternate Haute Logo Wear designs featuring my initials. Or perhaps develop a worthy logo-image for my fashion line. Remember to both be inspired and to never worry that a logo might be “too big” because there is no such thing.

I will post and give you credit on this blog even while stealing your designs for my paintings. I promise.

Uggh, not HER again

Jul 11, 2013
Kharis Kennedy
Inspiration

The positive and negative thing about living on a remote island of relentless isolation is the relentless isolation. Since I tape together photo compilations as the basis for my paintings this inevitably leads to me relying on a lot of photos of myself. To correct the poses of others. Because clearly models never pose “right.”

Mostly this works out okay and because all of my pieces, still-lives included, are essentially psychological self-portraits I think it infuses an energy into the work that otherwise wouldn’t be there. But then on mornings like today I walk into my studio, look around, and just think, “uggh, not HER again.”

So this morning, to relieve the tension of ME ME ME everywhere, I did the obvious thing and decided to create some Haute Logo Wear swatches featuring my own initials.

Raise your hand if you want Logo Swag and email me A.S.A.P. because this stuff is going to fly off the shelves.

KHARIS KENNEDY

KHARIS KENNEDY

The View from Inside My Head

Taking the yawns out of men’s wear

Uggh, not HER again