Heyo! My name is Kevin Pendleton. I'm an aspiring artist studying Fine Arts, History, and Philosophy in Texas A&M University-Kingsville. I was born in the little town of Benavides, (don't blink on the highway when you pass through, you might miss it!).  Growing up in a small town, there was a limit to how many opportunities for young artists there were. I wasn't able to even attend an art class while I was in High School. However, that didn't stop me from starting what has now become my life-long career choice. I began to develop my own eye for aesthetics and work on my own technique; mainly for acrylic speed paintings.  During the course of my education in TAMUK, I aim to gain a better awareness for concepts in art and increase my technnique and skill. This website will show all of my work, (paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, and etcetera), during my college career to show the progression of my style and concept. Enjoy!

 

 

ARTIST’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Artwork Donations

o Fall Semester 2014: Donated landscape painting and abstract drawing to art auction benefiting Society of Women Engineers.

o Fall Semester 2013: and Spring Semester 2014: Donated three landscape paintings to the CSO to be displayed in the Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel Center. 

o Fall Semester 2013: Donated three ocean-scape paintings to Riviera Church Festival to be sold in silent auction. The cumulative profit was $200. 

o Summer of 2013: Donated eagle mascot mural to Benavides Secondary School.

• Artwork Exhibitions

o Spring Semester 2015, La Pena Art Gallery: Exhibited one abstract drawing to the Nepantla exhibit.

o Spring of 2014, Art Auction at Corpus Christi: Paintings and graphite works were bought in silent auction. Total profit was $250

o Spring of 2013, Freer Fair Art Competition: Landscape painting placed 1st in painting division and Reserve Grand Champion of all art work. Painting was sold in auction for $1,399.99.

o Spring of 2013, Freer Fair Woodwork Competition: Blanket chest with woodburned art was sold in silent auction for $1,600. (Losing bidder requested a customized replica which was sold for $1,500) 

o Spring of 2013, San Diego Fair Art Competition: Landscape painting placed 2nd in painting division and was sold in silent auction for $250.

o Spring of 2013, San Diego Fair Woodwork Competition: Blanket chest with woodburned art placed 2nd and was sold in silent auction for $250. 

o Spring of 2013, Congressional Art Competition: Entered ocean-scape painting.

o Spring of 2011, Catholic Daughters State-Level Art Competition: Religious painting placed 2nd. 

 

 

ARTIST’S INVOLVEMENT/ RECOGNITION

• Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant, 100 hours Fall Semester 2013: Assisted Prof. Fulden Wissinger with Ceramics Studio Course. (TAMUK)

• Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant, 100 hours, Spring Semester 2014-present: Assisted Prof. Fulden Wissinger with Ceramics and Design Studio Courses. (TAMUK)

• Volunteer Work, 10 hours, Spring Semester 2014: Assisted Prof. Santa Barraza with Tejano Art Auction in Corpus Christi for the benefit of the Study Abroad Art Program.

• Activity, Estimate of 40 hours per week in Ben Bailey Art Building at TAMUK working on painting/drawing technique outside of studio course hours.

• Awards, Spring Semester 2014: “Most Likely to Succeed” St. Thomas Aquinas NEWMAN HALL, Spring Semester 2014: “Outstanding Art Student” TAMUK Department of Art, Communications and Theatre.