Kevin a Short is an internationally known and collected painter. His bold approach to capturing life’s little moments has put him at the forefront of the modern impressionist movement in America. He has won numerous prestigious awards; best of shows, awards of excellence, and first places. He was featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Times, and as the cover artist for the Surfer’s Journal. Southwest Art Magazine has featured him and his work in many issues; heralded Kevin’s one man exhibitions as “Best of the West. He has been the featured artist for many other national publications and journals, and has authored "Painting Landscapes In Oils" and “The Art of Oil Painting” for Walter Foster Publishing. His latest book “TRESTLES” exemplifies how artists can draw attention to land use and preservation.

Kevin was raised along California’s coast. Born in San Diego, and raised in Santa Barbara, his love for the ocean began through sailing, fishing, and spending long days in the surf. Kevin was raised in an artistic family in the little California town of Goleta. Years later his studies formalized with oil painting at the University of New Mexico, and Pepperdine University in Malibu. He further distinguished himself by graduating with honors from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.