Kevin Kia, artist and founder of Art Academi

Kevin Kia

Artist & Founder of Art Academi

A love of light.
A world of feeling.

I create artworks shaped by memory, imagination and the possibilities I see in light and color.

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If you discovered my work on Facebook, welcome — this is the home of my art and the story behind it.

Lady and Dreams by Kevin Kia
Lady & Dreams 01 / 06
Time by Kevin Kia
Time... 02 / 06
Crimson Moon by Kevin Kia
Crimson Moon 03 / 06
True Blue by Kevin Kia
True Blue 04 / 06
Ninth Gate by Kevin Kia
Ninth Gate 05 / 06
Solaris by Kevin Kia
Solaris 06 / 06
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My story

I am a storyteller.

As a child, I was drawn to the worlds of Pinocchio, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. Their stories stayed with me, but so did their colors, their light, and the feeling of entering somewhere imagined.

My path took me into science. For twenty years, I studied, researched and trained, eventually earning two PhDs. Those years taught me patience, discipline and how to look closely.

But the colors stayed with me. The lines stayed with me. In time, I understood that art had been waiting for me to return.

“I had not lost those years.
I had been gathering them.”

Today, my work brings those parts of my life together: the curiosity of a child, the patience of a researcher, and a love of light, memory and imagination.

Light, color & composition

The way I see.

I notice where light falls, how one color changes another, and where a path invites the eye to go. A room, a courtyard or a line of trees can hold the beginning of an artwork.

I’m interested in what a scene could become: its balance, its atmosphere, the feeling just beneath the surface. Through creation and refinement, I bring those relationships into focus.

Each work develops through many decisions — composition, color, light, atmosphere and refinement — until the image feels complete to me.

At every stage, my eye and judgment shape what stays, what changes, and when the work is finally complete. What you find in the finished image may be different from what I saw. I like to leave room for that.

An invitation

Find the piece that speaks to you.

Explore my work as fine art prints and gallery canvas. Take your time, follow what catches your eye, and imagine the piece in the space you call home.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Real talk, real collectors.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rated 5.0 by our community
Still Water artwork displayed in a collector home
Solaris artwork displayed in a collector home
Crimson Moon artwork displayed in a collector home
Art Academi featured artwork displayed in a collector home
Nebraska’s Moonlight artwork displayed in a collector home
In the Meadow artwork displayed in a collector home

Real photos shared by collectors.
Framing, lighting, and room settings may vary.

Personal help

Not sure which piece is right?

Need help choosing an artwork, size or format? I’m happy to help you find a place to begin.

Email Kevin

Testimonials

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Artwork reviewed by Danya
I loved all of Kevin's work that I saw but bought my favorite, Crimson Moon. It's extraordinary! The detail, dimension, depth and color ...
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Danya
Longmont, CO
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I couldn't be more pleased!

Artwork reviewed by Sarah
This was a purchase with no regrets. The painting captured my attention. It reminded me of oil paintings from old masters. And it is bea...
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Sarah
Chandler, TX
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Amazing!

Artwork reviewed by Dean
The colors are more vibrant than in the picture. Very happy with this purchase.
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Dean
Olmsted Falls, OH
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Great!

Artwork reviewed by Mickey
Brings the feeling of fall into your home. Beautiful. I've had so many compliments on this.
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Mickey
Dayton, OH
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Evokes memories of my father!

Artwork reviewed by Terri
Very good. Made it easy to purchase when I couldn't find this on website. Evokes memories of my recently departed father, who had this s...
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Terri
Rohnert Park, CA
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Isn’t She Beautiful!!

Artwork reviewed by Kimberly
She looks beautiful above my kitchen sink. I love looking at her while I’m standing there. It feels like looking out the window on vacat...
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Kimberly
Lake Charles, LA
6 / 131 reviews