Ken Umbach

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Gender Male
Occupation Artist
Location Murphy, North Catolina, United States
Introduction Studied at the School of Fine Arts, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati Art Academy; Central Academy of Art, Cincinnati; and the Tyler Art School, Temple University, Philadelphia. Currently works primarily in acrylic, mixed media, watercolor and ink. Has developed a unique, fresh, dynamic ink and wash approach to drawing that captures the essence of the object, person or animal drawn allowing viewers to use their own imagination and creativity in order to experience the art. These drawings and sketches are often then used as the basis for larger paintings ranging in size up to 6’ x 4’. An award winning artist, his paintings and drawings are represented in private collections throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. He is currently represented by the High Country Gallery, Blue Ridge, Georgia.