MAT BARBER KENNEDY

Artist, fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, raconteur, inventor & bon vivant.

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Michigan Avenue with my students this morning. * * * * #teacherlife #artprofessor #contemporaryart #watercolorpainting #chicagoartist #teachingart (at The Art Institute of Chicago)

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Truly overwhelmed and grateful to participate in the Door County Plein Air. My Quickpaint this morning sold at auction for $4,400. Thank you for all the support and good wishes from the staff of the Peninsula School of Art, my fellow painters and the great enthusiastic collectors here. * * * * @peninsulaschart #doorcountypleinair #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairfestival #artistlife #artmatters #pleinairpainting #artforsale #chicagoartist (at Sister Bay - Door County, Wisconsin)

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Just finished yesterday's barn painting. * * * * #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairwatercolor #pleinair #contemporaryart #painting#artistlife #chicagoartist (at Sister Bay - Door County, Wisconsin)

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Some progress shots. * * * * #workinprogress #paintinginprogress #doorcountypleinair #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairfestival #artistlife #artmatters #pleinairpainting #artforsale (at Ephraim - Door County, Wisconsin)

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Last full day of painting and I have a lot to get done. Starting the morning with a simple facade. * * * * #doorcountypleinair #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairfestival #artistlife #artmatters #pleinairpainting #artforsale (at Ephraim - Door County, Wisconsin)

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Century Farm. 20" x 16" * * * * #doorcountypleinair #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairfestival #artistlife #getoutside #bluesky #artmatters #pleinairpainting #artforsale (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Window. Century Farm. * * * * #doorcountypleinair #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairfestival #artistlife #getoutside #bluesky #artmatters #pleinairpainting #artforsale (at Ellison Bay, Wisconsin)

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Worked on these two this afternoon. * * * * #workinprogress #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #pleinairwatercolor (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Such kind words, thank you so much @debbie_clement! * #Repost @debbie_clement ・・・ Wilson's. If you have ever been to Door County in Wisconsin, you probably have two iconic memories: goats on the roof and Wilson's Ice Cream. They have been scooping for over 100 years! .... - I have favorite #artists who return frequently to our annual #pleinair festival. @matbarberkennedy is at the top of the list. Originally from England, he is now in the Chicagoland area. His #watercolor and ink combination is stellar. ....... - We happened upon him as he was coming down the homestretch on this beauty. I got to watch him paint the flag to nearly complete this masterpiece. He had been painting since 6:30 that morning. We happened by around 2. By all means, please follow him for inspiration. ..... - A hug from Mat? Priceless. .... - #doorcountypleinair #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #doorcountywi #pleinairfestival #artistlife #getoutside #ephraim #wilsonsicecream #flag #redwhiteandblue #bluesky #artmatters #teacherslovesummer #pleinairpainting #artforsale #iconic #legendary #talent (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Making progress. * * * #workinprogress #paintinginprogress #doorcountypleinair2017 #pleinairpainting #pleinairwatercolor (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Trying something very different today. * * * * #paintingfields #anotherdayatwork #artistlife #workinprogress #paintingforsale #paintingprocess #artforsale #chicagoartist #doorcountypleinair2017 #pleinairwatercolor #pleinairpainting #watercolour #pleinair (at Ellison Bay Scenic Overlook)

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Sunset in Ephraim. * * #doorcountypleinair2017 #doorcounty #wisconsinsunset #endofday #artistlife #pleinairartist #pleinair (at Ephraim - Door County, Wisconsin)

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Done for now. Too many mosquitos! * * * * #workinprogress #paintingforsale #paintingprocess #artforsale #chicagoartist #paintthebarn #doorcountypleinair2017 #artistlife #pleinairwatercolor #pleinairpainting #watercolour #pleinair (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Trying to get another big one done today. A patriotic barn. * * * #doorcountypleinair2017 #letsdothis #pleinairpainting #contemporaryart #paintinginprogress #pleinairwatercolor (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Done for now. Moving on to find a barn. * * * * #artforsale #chicagoartist #paintthebarn #doorcountypleinair2017 #artistlife #pleinairwatercolor #pleinairpainting #watercolour #pleinair (at Door County, Wisconsin)

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Making progress. (at Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor)

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Making progress. * * * * #workinprogress #paintingforsale #paintingprocess #artforsale #chicagoartist #paintthebarn #doorcountypleinair2017 #artistlife #pleinairwatercolor #pleinairpainting #watercolour #pleinair (at Door County, Wisconsin)