Professionally Trained, Multi-Award Winning Artist
Pet Portraits * Landscapes *
Custom Portraits
Kevin L. Hargrave is a distinguished pet artist who specializes in creating lifelike portraits of your beloved pets from photographs. Using a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, acrylics, and watercolors, Kevin brings out the unique personality and essence of each pet he portrays. His work is renowned for its exceptional quality and attention to detail, ensuring that the memories captured are both vivid and lasting. While Kevin's artistry comes at a premium, the investment is well worth it, as you will receive a masterpiece that far surpasses the ordinary, creating a cherished keepsake that you and your family will treasure for years to come.
Capture the essence and spirit of your cherished furry friend with an exquisite hand-drawn portrait by the talented Dothan, AL artist, Kevin L. Hargrave. With a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for celebrating the unique bond between pets and their owners, Kevin transforms ordinary pet photographs into extraordinary works of art. These custom pet portraits not only serve as a timeless memento of your beloved animal companion but also as a testament to Kevin's dedication to fine craftsmanship and artistry.
Don't just store those candid moments in an album; elevate them into a masterpiece with
Kevin L. Hargrave's unmatched skills in pet portrait artistry.
Charcoal Art
Charcoal has remained a popular medium for drawing since the Renaissance. The medium is prized for its ability to produce an interplay between light and shadow known as chiaroscuro.
A good charcoal artist is able to create great levels of gradation in their work, by simply varying the pressure of their fingers, and even turning or rotating the coal can create a whole new kind of stroke on the surface of the work. Charcoal responds strongly to the texture of the paper it's being used on.
Pastel Art
Prized for its brilliant color, pastel was first used in the sixteenth century, notably by Leonardo da Vinci. It flourished in the eighteenth century, again in the late nineteenth century, and remains popular today. The optical vibrancy of a work in pastel results both from the absence of yellowing resins in its composition and the reflection of light from the innumerable facets of the finely ground powder.
Pastels are a medium that straddles the line between a drawing and a painting. The finished result can look just as luscious and luminescent as paintings, yet the process to create them resembles drawing more than painting.
Pencil Art
The most realistic pencil drawings can truly leave people amazed. it takes a very skillful hand with the right shading and fine details, can create images that are almost impossible to believe, they're not photographs. Many of them also have an atmospheric quality that would be hard to achieve in photography. Kevin explores form, functionality, and emotion through his hyper-realistic pencil drawings.
Acrylic Art
The Beauty of acrylic panting's and artistry resides in what is being observed and what is defined by characteristics of the piece, such as symmetry, order, balance, and proportion, whether the object is natural or man-made.
Acrylic painting produces a visually striking and durable medium for expressing artistic ideas.
GALLERY
Opp Cultural Arts Center’s Annual Opp Fest
1st Place Works on Paper
Kevin L. Hargrave, a talented artist known for his exceptional pet portraits and fine art, recently achieved first place in the Works on Paper category at the Opp Cultural Arts Center’s annual Opp Fest. His winning piece captivated the judges with its attention to detail, emotive style, and skillful use of pencil and charcoal, which brought his subject to life on paper. This award highlights Hargrave’s dedication to his craft and reinforces his reputation as an accomplished artist in the region. His work not only resonates with pet owners who commission his realistic portraits but also with art enthusiasts who appreciate the depth and personality in his creations.
Biography
Kevin L. Hargrave: A Born Artist with a Flair for the Extraordinary
From the tender age of four, Kevin Hargrave often found himself in hot water with his father from drawing on the walls of the apartment they lived in. Raised in Salisbury, North Carolina, he drew inspiration from comic books and cartoons. Desirous of becoming a comic book artist, his destiny took a significant turn when his father introduced him to the late James Donaldson, a renowned artist from the area. This meeting was transformative for Kevin and turned his attention to learning portraiture. Today Kevin limits portraiture to animals but has also transitioned to rendering paintings of skylines, automobiles, and beaches. He works primarily in pastels and charcoal.
Schedule a Consultation
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Exhibits
Opp Cultural Arts Center Thursday April 10, 2025
Juried Art Show!
Thank you for your support and see you there!
Rudd Art Center Ozark, AL
Dothan Alabama
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Kevin L. Hargrave, Artist, kindly reserves the right to decline any commission that does not align with his standards and code of ethics.
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