ABOUT THE ARTIST

The action and energy captured in the acrylic paintings of Shaun Kinley has been described as “activation art.” The intensity displayed in his work illuminates the subjects with brilliant color, stroke, and texture. The expressive images are realistic, yet far from literal.

Kinley’s work includes a piece presented to The United States White House Gallery, commissions by professional athletes, a official marathon poster images for the Chicago, Miami, New Orleans, Marine Corps/Washington D.C., and Disney World Marathons.

Each painting’s subject possesses intrinsic characteristics that inspire the artist to paint it, such as unfeigned devotion to genuine competition or excellence in the field. The art renders a certain reverence or loyalty toward the subject. Kinley’s vision is for his inspiration to become the viewer’s inspiration; for the viewer to look beyond what is literally seen on the canvas and contemplate the energy behind the motion, the source behind the energy, for the viewer’s heart to be tugged toward something greater.

Commissioned and selected pieces of work:

“Peace by Peace”
Presented to President William Clinton at the White House depicting the Oslo Peace Treaty. Commissioned by Jewish-Arab American Council and currently displayed in the Clinton Library.

Crossing the Line Official Marathon Series: Acrylic paintings commissioned for marathons across U.S.: Chicago, Miami, New Orleans, Marine Corp/Washington D.C., Disney/Orlando.

“Carrying for the Cause”
Commissioned by National City Bank for breast cancer awareness campaign and event at Cleveland Museum of Art.

“The Huddle”
Commissioned by Cleveland Clinic for Browns training camp promotion; currently displayed in Browns headquarters.

“Special Teams”
Currently displayed in Cleveland Browns head coach office.

“Michigan Sweep”
Commissioned for and owned by Troy Smith.

“Indianapolis 500”
Commissioned and owned by professional race car driver Robby Buhl.

“Furious Finish”
Commissioned and owned by owners of Kentucky Derby Finalist Captain Bodgit.

Other images include: Jim Thome, Grady Sizemore, Eddie George, Woody Hayes with Rex Kern, Chris Speilman, Chester Taylor, Maria Sharipova, Sugar Ray Robinson, Bruce Baumgartner, The Kentucky Derby’s Silver Charm and Captain Bodgit, and Indy Racing’s Robbie Buhl.