Kent R. Wallis (American, b. 1945)
Still in Use
Oil on canvas
Canvas: 36 × 24 in.
Frame: 48 × 36 in.
Signed lower center: Kent Wallis
Kent R. Wallis is celebrated for his impressionistic landscapes that transform everyday rural and garden scenes into vibrant meditations on light, texture, and seasonal color. In Still in Use, Wallis depicts a sunlit homestead framed by blooming flowers and sturdy farm buildings, their weathered forms softened by the surrounding greenery. His rich, layered brushwork and luminous palette infuse the scene with a sense of warmth and continuity, highlighting the quiet endurance of rural life.
Born in Ogden, Utah, Wallis left a career in business in the 1970s to devote himself fully to painting. Influenced by both French Impressionism and American plein-air traditions, he quickly earned recognition for his ability to combine classical composition with expressive color. Today, his works are prized for their ability to balance nostalgia and immediacy, offering viewers both beauty and reflection.
