artist
About
An Illustration major at ArtCenter College of Design, Kennedy is drawn to painting and drawing, with a natural instinct for studying the details of people and places. She explored a wide range of artmaking through coursework at Campbell Hall, as well as programs like ArtCenter TeenX, the RISD Pre-College Summer Program, and studies abroad with Oxbridge Academic Programs in Paris.
She gravitates toward complex landscapes and has a strong sense for world-building, often focusing on small, almost 'invisible' details. Kennedy is especially interested in perspective and uses it to deepen her work. She also loves figure drawing and is fascinated by the structure of the face in all its variation and nuance. Working primarily in ink, pencil, and digital media, her pieces often lean into eerie or unsettling themes, drawing inspiration from music and the theatrical aesthetics of professional wrestling.
Artist Statement
When I sit down to create, I don’t always begin with a clear image or plan. Sometimes what I see in my head is defined; other times it’s fragmented and unclear. I work instinctively, drawing whatever feels right in the moment. I start with a light hand, blocking out forms before gradually building pressure, contrast, and detail. If a piece doesn’t feel right, I revise it repeatedly; sometimes to the point of starting over entirely. My work often lives in the space between chaos and control.
Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to how art can capture a moment in time. I often struggle to visually piece together moments that have already passed, and creating art allows me to preserve them. In that way, my work becomes a record of memory, emotion, and imagined histories. I was once drawn to the idea of becoming a fantasy author, and that interest still shapes my practice. Through visual art, I tell stories, build worlds, and explore moments that feel fleeting or unreal.
Art has always been part of my life. I come from a long line of visual artists, and some of my earliest memories involve watching my grandmother paint. She often worked in still life and realism, and I vividly remember her spending days painting a watercolor of our house simply because she felt inspired. Seeing art treated as a natural, everyday act left a lasting impression on me and continues to influence how I create.
My work is inspired by dreamscapes, imagined landscapes, music, games, and cinematic worlds. I’m drawn to layered narratives, hidden details, and fictional universes; whether existing ones or entirely my own. I enjoy creating characters and environments that invite interpretation, allowing my work to hold different meanings for different viewers.
I work across a range of subjects including figure drawing, realism, character design, and dreamlike environments. My preferred mediums include graphite, charcoal, ink, paint, and digital tools like Procreate. I gravitate toward drawing-based processes for their flexibility and immediacy, allowing the work to evolve naturally as I go.
Ultimately, I use art as a way to connect with memories, stories, and others who may find meaning in the spaces I create.
