Ken Beatty is a Louisiana-based artist who explores abstract concepts through texture, layers, and color. His paintings often feature both organic and structural lines and shapes. Each piece begins as an experiment, driven by questions like, “Can I do this?” or “How would this idea be represented?” These inquiries guide his process as he manipulates the canvas to create a cohesive work of art.

Inspired by travel and nature, Ken typically starts with reference photos. He envisions his finished paintings as backdrops to someone’s life, wondering how the piece may evolve depending on who views it and where it’s displayed.