Kevin Pham (b. 1990)

“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way - things I had no words for.” - Georgia O’Keeffe

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My name is Kevin and I am a scientist-turned-artist that was born and raised in California. I moved with my partner to Portugal in the summer of 2022 after completing my PhD in the sciences. I used to draw many cartoons when I was little, but then took a long break from art to focus on my studies in biochemistry. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that I fell back in love with art after receiving an iPad as a gift and started playing around with digital painting on Procreate. A couple years later, I discovered the wonders of traditional oil painting and figure drawing.

I am a self-taught artist, but you will find me often attending the figure drawing life sessions at the Lx Atelier in Lisbon.  If I could describe my style, I would say that I am drawn towards figurative art or portraiture with a blend of abstraction in the background. In particular, I aim to create works that focus on male figure and portraiture that convey a sense of beauty, awe, mood, and mystery. Artists from the 19th century including Gustav Klimt, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Joaquín Sorolla, and Albert Herter strongly influence my work. I also greatly appreciate works from contemporary artists such as Rosso Emerald Crimson, Ron Hicks, Daniel Sprick, Joshua Larock, Bertrand Martin, and many more.

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