Meet Steven Kensrue.

Paintings, sculpture, and design.

A lifetime of looking closely.

Born in Southern California in 1945, Steven Kensrue grew up surfing, observing wildlife, practicing falconry, and drawing. Early inspiration came from the detailed bird illustrations of John James Audubon and Fuentes.

His early training at Otis Art Institute helped establish a classical approach to art. In 1966 he began studying at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, where life-drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu was a significant influence.

That foundation in drawing is reflected in the landscapes, portraits, and sculpture that make up his body of work.

Recognition & collections

Steven’s work has been featured in Sculpture Review and International Fine Art Collector, and his studios have appeared in Northwest Magazine and Money.

Collections include the San Bernardino County Museum, Clifton Steamboat Museum in Beaumont, Texas, and Jung Bronze Museum in New York. The Shelburne Museum in Vermont acquired the rights to Golden Eagle Bust.

His painting and sculpture have received recognition at the Western and Wildlife Minneapolis Art Show and the Elite Salon International Painting Competition.