A Northern Perspective, paintings by Kevin Breyfogle
CCCAC Kerredge Gallery Oct. 7-Nov. 1, 2025
Opening reception: Thursday, October 9 from 6-7:30pm
Kevin Breyfogle moved to the U.P. from the Chicago area at the age of thirteen. The impression this left on him planted the seed for the subject matter of his work at a young age. Being surrounded by the beauty of the area has led to a lifetime of inspiration for his work on canvas
A self-taught artist, Kevin’s style developed through trial and error with influence from many sources. In the last several years he has studied southwestern art and applied a similar approach used in painting desert and mountain scenes to the northern landscape utilizing dramatic composition and bold use of color. The result is transforming what could be considered an ordinary scene into something that imparts an emotional reaction through the manipulation of light, shadow and color.
“These oil paintings are a reflection of my love or the wild north. They are a collection from ten years ago to the present, created in my studio on 40 wooded acres north of Hancock. The early mining history of the Copper Country is a subject that motivated a series of paintings using historical black and white photos as inspiration. But my first artistic love is nature and the rugged and sublime beauty of the U.P. and its wildlife. I take photos on location and use them for reference in the studio, usually altering the composition as needed for effect and changing or exaggerating the light, shadow and color or adding wildlife. Occasionally I will paint a scene entirely from my imagination. Hopefully the paintings will allow the viewer to gain a new appreciation for this unique northern landscape.” -Kevin Breyfogle
Kevin’s artistic career includes twelve years as an illustrator as well as creating book covers, music album artwork, murals and portraits. His work hangs in local and national collections and his latest published art can be seen on several covers of Marquette Monthly magazine.
Join us for his opening reception on Thursday, October 9 from 6-7:30pm.
CCCAC Kerredge Gallery Oct. 7-Nov. 1, 2025
Opening reception: Thursday, October 9 from 6-7:30pm
Kevin Breyfogle moved to the U.P. from the Chicago area at the age of thirteen. The impression this left on him planted the seed for the subject matter of his work at a young age. Being surrounded by the beauty of the area has led to a lifetime of inspiration for his work on canvas
A self-taught artist, Kevin’s style developed through trial and error with influence from many sources. In the last several years he has studied southwestern art and applied a similar approach used in painting desert and mountain scenes to the northern landscape utilizing dramatic composition and bold use of color. The result is transforming what could be considered an ordinary scene into something that imparts an emotional reaction through the manipulation of light, shadow and color.
“These oil paintings are a reflection of my love or the wild north. They are a collection from ten years ago to the present, created in my studio on 40 wooded acres north of Hancock. The early mining history of the Copper Country is a subject that motivated a series of paintings using historical black and white photos as inspiration. But my first artistic love is nature and the rugged and sublime beauty of the U.P. and its wildlife. I take photos on location and use them for reference in the studio, usually altering the composition as needed for effect and changing or exaggerating the light, shadow and color or adding wildlife. Occasionally I will paint a scene entirely from my imagination. Hopefully the paintings will allow the viewer to gain a new appreciation for this unique northern landscape.” -Kevin Breyfogle
Kevin’s artistic career includes twelve years as an illustrator as well as creating book covers, music album artwork, murals and portraits. His work hangs in local and national collections and his latest published art can be seen on several covers of Marquette Monthly magazine.
Join us for his opening reception on Thursday, October 9 from 6-7:30pm.
2025 Exhibition Schedule
February
“Animal Life - Art from the Kalevala” community call for art
Jan 25-Feb 28 Reception: Jan 25 2-4 pm
March
“Celebrate Youth Arts Month”
March 4-29 Reception: March 8
April
“Art in Silico” open call for computational art
collaboration with MichiganTech’s Institute of Computing and Cybersystems
April 1-5 Reception: April 3
“I Don’t Cook” fiber art by Lynn Anderson
April 8-May 3 Reception: April 10 from 6-7:30pm
May
Tony Drehfal wood engraving
May 6-31
June
Cheryl Perkins plein air and illustration
June 3-28
July
Alexander Lee Landerman letterpress and drawing
July 8-August 2
August
Eric Munch photography
August 5-30
September
Michael Letts painting
September 2-30
October
Kevin Breyfogle painting
October 7-November 1
November
Shaft, community call for art
November 4-29
December
6X6
December 2-13 Reception/Event December 13
“Animal Life - Art from the Kalevala” community call for art
Jan 25-Feb 28 Reception: Jan 25 2-4 pm
March
“Celebrate Youth Arts Month”
March 4-29 Reception: March 8
April
“Art in Silico” open call for computational art
collaboration with MichiganTech’s Institute of Computing and Cybersystems
April 1-5 Reception: April 3
“I Don’t Cook” fiber art by Lynn Anderson
April 8-May 3 Reception: April 10 from 6-7:30pm
May
Tony Drehfal wood engraving
May 6-31
June
Cheryl Perkins plein air and illustration
June 3-28
July
Alexander Lee Landerman letterpress and drawing
July 8-August 2
August
Eric Munch photography
August 5-30
September
Michael Letts painting
September 2-30
October
Kevin Breyfogle painting
October 7-November 1
November
Shaft, community call for art
November 4-29
December
6X6
December 2-13 Reception/Event December 13
Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibitions in the Kerredge Gallery at the Copper Country Community Arts Center are scheduled a year in advance. If you would like to be considered for an exhibition for 2025, contact Cynthia Cote at [email protected] with a proposal and 5-7 images of your work for consideration.
Exhibitions in the Kerredge Gallery at the Copper Country Community Arts Center are scheduled a year in advance. If you would like to be considered for an exhibition for 2025, contact Cynthia Cote at [email protected] with a proposal and 5-7 images of your work for consideration.
