Alyson Kinkade is a Colorado native who has been widely exhibited and collected throughout the U.S. since graduating from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1999. Her expressionistic paintings are in the permanent collections of the cities of Paramount, CA; Loveland, CO; Platte River Power Authority and Colorado State University; plus, collaborative painted/sculptures with Jane DeDecker at the Robinson Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Downey Theatre plaza in Downey, California. Editorial highlights include features in Southwest Art and American Art Collector magazines. Alyson continues to create new works as a means to uplift, inspire, and connect from her Loveland, Colorado studio.
“We're all looking at the same sun, it just has a different setting based on where we stand. May art be a unifier.
At times the only thing that can rival the enormity of the undulating Front Range is the expansiveness of a Colorado blue sky. My focus is on the fleeting beauty that surrounds us. Through interpretations of place, I invite the viewer to a moment of respite in the bustle of our days: to celebrate the brilliance of color, get lost in the airiness of the sky, or bask in the quietude of our open spaces.
A literal translation of place is less important to me than a filtering of my experience of the day, shaped and fueled by internal dialogue. Instead of being tied to a single narrative, the expressive nature of my work allows the viewer to bring their own story to the imagery."
As President of JK Designs, Inc. and Assistant Director of the National Sculptors' Guild, Alyson oversees large-scale projects and administration for NSG member's public art placements since 1999. Alyson’s efforts for the design team shares a common goal with her own art – as a means to uplift, inspire, and connect. Her primary focus with JK Designs includes Design Team Coordination, Proposal Preparation, Budgeting, and Consultation for Public and Residential placements.
Prior to its closing in 2023, Alyson was the director and curator of Columbine Gallery in Santa Fe, NM for 3 years following college, and over 20 years at the Loveland, CO location. Alyson created exhibitions for a stable of over 45 painters and sculptors and helped make Columbine one of Colorado's top destination Fine Art Galleries with patrons from around the world.
“My approach to placing fine art is to gain understanding of the intentions of the client and what the site needs; then to best complement these goals with the right art solution. We are constantly brainstorming designs for the home, business' and public placements, it takes a team of artists, designers and client to create the unique place-making statements that we achieve. I am very proud of the work we have done and look forward to realizing many more exciting projects; connecting people through art.
When I'm not promoting other artists, I'm creating my own fine art, cheering on my nephew (#ProudAunt), traveling with friends, or chilling with my rescue dog (#SweetJujube) doing home and garden improvements. I also love showcasing the artful community that is Loveland, Colorado, where I call home and (#LiveWithArt)"
“We're all looking at the same sun, it just has a different setting based on where we stand. May art be a unifier.
At times the only thing that can rival the enormity of the undulating Front Range is the expansiveness of a Colorado blue sky. My focus is on the fleeting beauty that surrounds us. Through interpretations of place, I invite the viewer to a moment of respite in the bustle of our days: to celebrate the brilliance of color, get lost in the airiness of the sky, or bask in the quietude of our open spaces.
A literal translation of place is less important to me than a filtering of my experience of the day, shaped and fueled by internal dialogue. Instead of being tied to a single narrative, the expressive nature of my work allows the viewer to bring their own story to the imagery."
As President of JK Designs, Inc. and Assistant Director of the National Sculptors' Guild, Alyson oversees large-scale projects and administration for NSG member's public art placements since 1999. Alyson’s efforts for the design team shares a common goal with her own art – as a means to uplift, inspire, and connect. Her primary focus with JK Designs includes Design Team Coordination, Proposal Preparation, Budgeting, and Consultation for Public and Residential placements.
Prior to its closing in 2023, Alyson was the director and curator of Columbine Gallery in Santa Fe, NM for 3 years following college, and over 20 years at the Loveland, CO location. Alyson created exhibitions for a stable of over 45 painters and sculptors and helped make Columbine one of Colorado's top destination Fine Art Galleries with patrons from around the world.
“My approach to placing fine art is to gain understanding of the intentions of the client and what the site needs; then to best complement these goals with the right art solution. We are constantly brainstorming designs for the home, business' and public placements, it takes a team of artists, designers and client to create the unique place-making statements that we achieve. I am very proud of the work we have done and look forward to realizing many more exciting projects; connecting people through art.
When I'm not promoting other artists, I'm creating my own fine art, cheering on my nephew (#ProudAunt), traveling with friends, or chilling with my rescue dog (#SweetJujube) doing home and garden improvements. I also love showcasing the artful community that is Loveland, Colorado, where I call home and (#LiveWithArt)"