Frosty Rankin, a Kentucky artist, is receiving accolades in art festivals across the state for his depiction of Kentucky landscapes. Rankin’s series of four rustic barn paintings with their distinctive advertising signage has captured the imagination of an enthusiastic following. > more below.
Rankin, who works in his studio located in picturesque Millersburg, has a lifelong passion for art. He was an honors scholar in art during high school and received scholarships for summer studies at Murray State University. After high school he was awarded a scholarship to continue his art studies at the Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, Florida.
Now, after a twenty-five year career as a professional manager in graphic arts, printing and advertising, Rankin has returned to his first love, painting. He most recently was named “Emerging Artist of the Year in Kentucky,” by VSA Arts of Kentucky in 2009.
His paintings, prints, and note cards capture the peaceful beauty of the rural settings he loves and are rapidly growing in popularity at festivals and art shows across Kentucky and surrounding states.
“I like to evoke an emotion or mood with my work. I use mist and smoke, strong light, and reflection to achieve these feelings. I am inspired by nature and the environment, If I thought I could save the world by capturing it on canvas, I’d be painting day and night!” his depiction of Kentucky landscapes. Rankin’s series of four rustic barn paintings with their distinctive advertising signage has captured the imagination of an enthusiastic following.
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