Local artist Leo Kahl joins Gallery One
The artists of Gallery One in Ocean View are excited to welcome new partner Leo Kahl.
Spontaneity and unpredictability are two adjectives often used to describe Kahl, both personally and artistically. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art with degrees in both art and engineering, Kahl spent nearly four decades in marketing and industrial design in the corporate world. At age 55, he began to experiment with watercolor, and the magic began. He has studied the medium intensely – the history, the chemistry, and the styles and techniques of artists worldwide – and he has brought that knowledge to bear in his work. With a passion to convey both the mood and ambience of the moment, as well as the illuminating effects of light upon his subject, Kahl’s work is imbued with life and energy, and an element of mystery that sets it apart. A devoted storyteller, both visually and with words, Kahl wrote and illustrated a watercolor instruction book, “101 Watercolor Stories,” that is both educational and beautiful.
Kahl is an award-winning artist whose work is in numerous private collections. He is also a gifted and passionate instructor, who will host classes at Gallery One in the future. His current studio is in Ocean View, where his work is influenced by the exquisite natural light and beauty of the local landscape.
Always staffed by an artist, Gallery One is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day at 32 Atlantic Ave., Route 26, in Ocean View. Face masks and social distancing are required. To ensure the safety of all, the number of visitors at any one time may be limited.
For more information, call 302-537-5055, email art@galleryonede.com or go to galleryonede.com.
