Ken Stetz
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My goal as an artist is to share a passion with those that love seeing and experiencing what the sea and coastal living brings to your life. My work is based on what is real to me. Creating new marine paintings from places I frequent, or have visited, is important to me, as is making a particular spot recognizable for myself and those I spend time with.

Fine Art

Oil on canvas • Watercolor on paper

The paintings shown here are a representation of a body of work that I am constantly adding to. These works can be seen and purchased privately, in juried shows, and in select galleries including Marine Arts Gallery in Bonita Springs, FL,
Main Street Gallery in Manasquan, NJ and Bishop's Stock in Snow Hill, MD.

    Surf Patrol

    oil on canvas • 24 x 18"


    "Surf Patrol" has just completed a two year tour of 5 US cities as part of the American Society of Marine Artist's 18th National Exhibition. The exhibition opend in Jamestown, VA in March, 2020. The idea for the painting came while watching life guard training on an early summer morning from the beaches of Long Beach Island, NJ. The guards had to launch the boat from the beach and make it past the last line of breakers without getting swamped.

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  • Morning Breakers

    oil on canvas • 45 x 28


    Morning Breakers

  • The American

    oil on canvas • 30 x 24"


    The American
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  • Incoming

    oil on canvas • 34 x 21"


    Incoming

  • Morning Walk

    oil on canvas • 40 x 30


    Morning Walk
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  • Sailing the Bay

    oil on canvas • 40 x 30


    Sailing the Bay
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  • Morning Breakers

    oil on canvas • 30 x 22


    Morning Breakers
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    Sunrise over Assateague

    oil on canvas • 40 x 30


    "Sunrise Over Assateague" has been accepted into the 1st International Online Exhibition of Contemporary Marine Art. The Exhibition will present a collection of maritime works from 5 countries. A book will be published showcasing the exhibit. 71 works, including mine, have been chosen to represent the United States through the American Society of Marine Artists.

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  • Morning Low Tide

    oil on canvas • 36 x 24


    Morning Low Tide
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  • The Fisherman

    oil on canvas • 21 x 13


    The Fisherman
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  • Surflight

    oil on canvas • 30 x 15


    Surflight
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  • Dawn of Summer

    oil on canvas • 50 x 31


    Dawn of Summer
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  • Slippery When Wet

    oil on canvas • 10 x 16"


    Slippery When Wet

  • Sunrise Breaker

    oil on canvas • 36 x 18


    Sunrise Breaker
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    The Vertical Delivery

    oil on canvas • 20 x 30


    "The Vertical Delivery" has been juried into the permanent collection of the US Coast Guard. The scene illustrates a Canine Explosive Detection Team being lowered from an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter during a training exercise on the Columbia River in Oregon. The work will be on display in an exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC in July, 2022 and then at the Federal Hall National Memorial - also in NYC.

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  • Low Tide - Cannon Beach

    oil on canvas • 12 x 16"


    Low Tide - Cannon Beach

  • Keeping A Watchful Eye

    oil on canvas • 15 x 24


    Keeping A Watchful Eye

  • Eastern Shore Baymen

    oil on canvas • 8 x 13"


    Eastern Shore Baymen

  • The Salt Marsh

    oil on canvas • 18 x 14


    The Salt Marsh

  • Autumn - Stinson Beach

    oil on canvas • 14 x 18"


    Autumn - Stinson Beach

  • Late Winter Sunset

    oil on canvas • 16 x 12


    Late Winter Sunset

  • Late Day Sail

    oil on canvas • 20 x 16


    Late Day Sail

  • Best Buds

    oil on canvas • 16 x 20


    Best Buds

  • Chincoteague Bayman

    oil on canvas • 24 x 15


    Chincoteague Bayman

  • The Jetty

    oil on canvas • 30 x 22


    The Jetty
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  • Summer Day

    oil on canvas • 16 x 10


    Summer Day
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  • Yosemite Light

    oil on canvas • 16 x 10


    Yosemite Light
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    Heading Home

    watercolor on paper • 24 x 16


    "Heading Home" was awarded Best Painting at the 10th annual Jersey Shore Juried Art Show, and in May of 2017 was selected in a world wide watercolor competition to appear in a North Light book, Splash 19. The book was released in August, 2018.

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  • The Swim

    watercolor on paper • 16 x 12"


    The Swim

  • The Watermen

    watercolor on paper • 31 x 19


    The Watermen
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  • Summer Evening

    watercolor on paper • 24 x 18


    Summer Evening
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  • Patricia P

    watercolor on paper • 19 x 13


    Patricia P
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  • Summer Breeze

    watercolor on paper • 18 x 13


    Summer Breeze
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  • The Bayman

    watercolor on paper • 23 x 17


    The Bayman

  • Morning Surf

    watercolor on paper • 24 x 18


    Morning Surf
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  • Morning Storm

    watercolor on paper • 24 x 15


    Morning Storm

  • Morning Light

    watercolor on paper • 22 x 15 1/2


    Morning Light
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Commissioned Work

I have received private and public commissions as well as commissions from businesses.

    Bahama Sail

    oil on canvas • 31 x 50


    I received this private commission to portray a family sailing in the Bahamas aboard their catamaran yacht. I worked on the painting during the winter of 2021 as they were in the Bahamas. We were in constant contact. They sent me photos for most of what I needed to create the work. I also used the yacht builder's website to get detailed information on the boat design and did my own research on the Bahamas.

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  • Brothers I

    watercolor on paper • 19 x 13


    Brothers I

  • Web of Life

    watercolor on paper • 36 x 16


    Web of Life

  • Brothers II

    watercolor on paper • 19 x 13


    Brothers II

  • On the Lake

    watercolor on paper • 19 x 10


    On the Lake

  • Sandpipers at Dawn

    oil on canvas • 48 x 24


    Sandpipers at Dawn

  • A Vision Realized

    watercolor on paper • 27 x 17


    A Vision Realized

Published Work

Over the years, many of my drawings and paintings have appeared on the pages of books and magazines through publishers that include; Herald Press, Epic Publishing, Boyds Mills Press, Steck-Vaughn, McGraw/Hill, Harcourt, Lerner Publishing, and Highlights for Children.

    LBI nj

    Limited Edition Prints


    This piece was done to be reproduced as signed numbered prints and made available on Long Beach Island through North End Trilogy. I used satellite photos to help accurately draw the area.

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  • First Men on the Moon

    Cricket magazine


    First Men on the Moon

  • Recovery Along the River II

    pen and watercolor on paper


    Recovery Along the River II

  • Memorial Day

    Highlights for Children magazine


    Memorial Day

  • Christmas Tails

    Interior full page illustration


    Christmas Tails

  • High Flying Flag

    Highlights for Children magazine


    High Flying Flag

  • Divers II

    ink and digital


    Divers II

Classes & Workshops

I have taught a variety of drawing and painting classes in the studio of Colorest art supplies in Red Bank, NJ  on a year-round basis. Those classes included:
Painting in Watercolor   •  Techniques with Pencils, Pens and Brushes  •  Creating a Dynamic College Portfolio

Currently there are no classes being held

Separate from my class schedule I present workshops and demonstrations in private studios and for art organizations.

    Hauling Anchor

    Study from Winslow Homer


    Studies of master paintings by artists including Winslow Homer, John Singer Seargent and Andrew Wyeth are a great way to learn. This is my version of Homer’s “Hauling Anchor”.

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  • Painting in Watercolor


    Painting in Watercolor
    Painting in Watercolor

  • Painting in Watercolor

    watercolor on 140 lb arches paper


    Painting in Watercolor

  • Painting in Watercolor


    Painting in Watercolor

  • Techniques with Pencils, Pens and Brushes


    Techniques with Pencils, Pens and Brushes
    Techniques with Pencils, Pens and Brushes

  • Techniques with Pencils, Pens & Brushes

    pencil on strathmore board


    Techniques with Pencils, Pens & Brushes

  • Techniques with Pencils, Pens and Brushes

    felt tip pen on paper


    Techniques with Pencils, Pens and Brushes

  • College Portfolio Class


    College Portfolio Class
    College Portfolio Class

  • College Portfolio Class

    colored pencil and pastel on toned paper


    College Portfolio Class

  • College Portfolio Class

    ink and watercolor on hot pressed paper


    College Portfolio Class

  • Watercolor Workshop


    Watercolor Workshop
    Watercolor Workshop

  • Watercolor Workshop


    Watercolor Workshop

  • Watercolor Workshop


    Watercolor Workshop

  • Watercolor Demo


    Watercolor Demo
    Watercolor Demo

  • Watercolor Demo

    felt tip pen and watercolor


    Watercolor Demo

  • Watercolor demo


    Watercolor demo

About

I am a visual artist, previously from the New Jersey Shore, now living and working in southeastern Pennsylvania.

I primarily work in two mediums - oil and watercolor.

The focus of my work is marine art - mostly the oceans and bays of the mid Atlantic region.

I am a signature member of the ASMA  (American Society of Marine Artists) as well as an official artist for the US Coast Guard.

My original paintings can be seen and purchased privately, in juried shows and exhibits, and through select galleries along the east coast including Marine Arts Gallery in Bonita Springs, FL, Main Street Gallery in Manasquan, NJ and Bishop's Stock in Snow Hill, MD. Works have been purchased by and commissions have been received from private collectors, businesses, and corporations. A number of works have been reproduced as signed and numbered giclée prints. These prints have been purchased privately and by organizations including AtlantiCare Healing Arts Foundation.

I taught drawing and painting classes at the NJ Shore for 13 years prior to relocating to PA. I currently present demos and workshops through private studios and arts organizations.

    On the Beach - Assateague


    I spend a lot of time researching the areas we visit, mainly in the summer, by sketching on location and taking photographs. I like to travel light and look for interesting vantage points.

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  • Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center Mural


    Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center Mural

  • Sailing the Chincoteague bay


    Sailing the Chincoteague bay

  • A Vision Realized


    A Vision Realized

 

Contact

If you are interested in my work - original paintings, signed and numbered giclées, discussing a potential commission, or would like info on demos and workshops - you can email me at kenstetz@aol.com

For more detailed info on my Colorest classes - visit colorestartsupplies.com