Ken Zylla

Ken Zilla (1934-2017), an artist of classic cars and wildlife. Artist Ken Zilla's beginnings in art began more than forty years ago, at a time and place where wildlife became the foundation of his career. Being a native of Minnesota, he enjoyed unlimited access to lakes, forests and rivers... an opportunity to get to know nature, which eventually merged with his interest in art. Ken's self-taught success was based on experiments with color and technique. Ken Zilla's unique style of painting earned him the title of one of the few artists whose work has received recognition. Throughout his career, the artist distinguished himself by creating a dimension in his compositions that really enlivened his paintings. By studying his work, it is easy to appreciate his ability to tell stories describing the details of an event or place that you may have experienced yourself. With the help of bright colors and attention to detail, Ken creates a dialogue with the everyday events of our lives.