Kevin LePrince graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in economics in 1992 and then spent 12 years in the securities brokerage industry. In 2004 he abandoned a position as a Vice President with a major firm to pursue a career as a professional artist.

It didn't take long for him to be noticed. He gained membership into the Oil Painters of America, obtained representation by fine art galleries in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Colorado.  His story and works have been the subject of many articles in local, regional and national publications including Charleston Style and Design and American Art Collector.

LePrince's alla prima style, bold brush strokes, and limited but vibrant palette make his work recognizable to his many collectors. Today his equine works adorn the walls of the “Ocean Room” inside Kiawah's esteemed 5 star Sanctuary Hotel and his dramatic landscapes hang in the grand entrance at Hilton Head's Wexford Plantation House. The Figure Eight Island Club and Bald Head Island Club own several stylized heron paintings. CEOs, Corporations, and private individuals have placed LePrince's works in collections all over the globe.

 A study of the LePrince family tree reveals that art may be in his blood. Both Jean-Baptiste LePrince and August-Xavier LePrince became noted painters of the late 18th and early 19th century. Today their works hang in the museums around the world including The Louvre in Paris and the Getty in California. To see their works please follow the link titled “LePrince's in Art History” below.

Read More about Auguste-Xavier LePrince and Jean-Baptiste LePrince.

Curriculum vitae:

May 2009               Art in the Park;   Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show

May 2009               Tyler White Galley: Two Person Show, Greensboro, NC

April 2009               Robert Lange Studios: Yellow vs. Blue

January 2009          American Heart Association - Live Auction

September 2008     "a costal disposition", Solo Show, The Wells Gallery, Charleston, SC

August  2008          "Beachdays"  City Art Gallery, Greenville, NC

June 2008               "Snapshots" Fountainside Gallery - Wilmington, NC

May 2008               Art in the Park;   Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show

May 2008               American Heart Association - Live Auction

March 2008            Robert Lange Studios Joint Show

February 2008        CFADA Winter Arts Show; The Sanctuary at Kiawah

February 2008        Tyler-White Gallery: Solo Show - Greensboro, NC

November 2007     CFADA Ninth Fine Arts Annual;   Plein Air demonstration in Washington Park 

August 2007          Wells Gallery: Solo Show 

July 2007                Coral Bay Club:  City Art Gallery

July 2007                Figure Eight Island:  Tyler White Gallery

Spring 2007            Art in the Park;   Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show                       

May 2007               XI to Watch; City-Art Gallery

March 2007            Water Missions:  Featured Artist;   City Gallery  - Charleston

January 2007          (Live Auction) American Heart Association;  Charleston Place 

January 2007          CFADA Winter Arts Show;   The Sanctuary at Kiawah

November 2006     CFADA Eighth Fine Arts Annual;   Plein Air demonstration in Washington Park

October 2006         (Live Auction) Charleston Stage Company;   Gilliard Municipal Auditorium

October 2006         Art for Dance Featured Artist;   Lowndes Grove Plantation

July 2006                Emerging Artists (Four Man Show);   Wells Gallery 

Spring 2006            Art in the Park;   Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show

March 2006            Water Missions;   Charleston Aquarium 

February 2006        American Heart Association;   Charleston Place

February 2006        Big Works;   Robert Lange Studios

October 2005         Art for Dance;   Lowndes Grove Plantation

October 2005         Brush & Lens (Two Man Show);   Wells Gallery 

Spring 2005            Art in the Park;   Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show

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