Endangered Species Feature!
Red Wolves are on the brink of extinction! There are only approx. 20 individuals left in the wild (with 243 more being monitored in a captive breeding program in 49 different facilities in a coordinated effort to boost their numbers). All that to say, we're on the brink of potentially losing them. My painting, "Fragile Future: Red Wolves" was created to help the Red Wolf Coalition in their fundraising efforts, to aid them in their mission to protect this important predator.
A special thank you to photographer Eve Turek for permission to use some of her Red Wolf photos as reference materials!
The original painting will be used by the Red Wolf Coalition to raise funds. Follow them on social media for updates, and to learn more about these amazing canids. [Website: https://redwolves.com/newsite/ ]
Premium Giclee Prints (limited edition run of 10 signed prints) are available through my online store. As are 5"x7" greeting cards.
About
Kevin Scott Burrill was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada. The rain forests of Canada’s east coast were brimming with life and beauty. Kevin inherited a love for the great outdoors, for wildlife and birds, for hiking and camping, for fishing and fresh air from both of his parents. Understandably, this love for nature (and for preserving it) informs Kevin’s passion in his newly-emerging art career. Kevin moved to the highlands of southwest Virginia in 2013. And, as a self-taught artist, he took his art career professional only recently, in 2023, upon receiving a juried, permanent, public studio space at the Arts Depot in Abingdon, Virginia. Kevin describes his work as a blend of detailed realism with expressive brush marks. His composition choices are often inspired by both the balance, and the movement of abstract art.
"Thanks for visiting the site, and don't hesitate to contact me (using the form below) if you have any inquiries about any of the pieces you see listed for sale, or if you have any ideas about a potential commission. I would love to capture your favorite memory of a pet, a favorite landscape, or a favorite encounter with an animal or bird. Anything that helps convey a love for the great outdoors!" ~ Kevin
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People's Choice Award - Virginia Highlands Festival - Juried Fine Art Show 2023 ("Trouble in the Red Oak: Raccoons")
People's Choice Award - The Arts Depot - Member's Holiday Fine Art Show 2024 ("Rocky Catnap: Bobcat")
Committee Chair & Co-Director - "Plein Air Abingdon" Plein Air Art Festival, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Interim Committee Chair & Co-Director - Virginia Highlands Festival's Juried Fine Art Show, July-August 2026.
Wildlife Art Workshop Instructor - Most recent workshop, "Taming Acrylics," (Learning to render detailed textures in layers without painstakingly painting every leaf, blade of grass, or small stone.) Hosted by the Arts Depot in May 2026.
A! Magazine for the Arts - Feature Article - (November 2024) - "Kevin Burrill Paints and Supports Wildlife and the Outdoors."
Livability Magazine - Feature Article - (March 2025, Washington County, VA) - "Rich History and Art Intersect in Washington County, VA"
Feature Painting in "From These Hills" Exhibit - Kevin's painting "What're You Lookin' At? Burrowing Owl" was juried into the William King Museum of Art's "From These Hills" exhibit on display from Fall 2025 through Spring 2026.
Abingdon Wolf Project 2026 - Juried into the Abingdon Wolf Project 2026 to paint a 3D wolf statue. The 3D painting/statue is called "Food Chains" and is currently on display at the Trailhead Park for the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Wild Heart Gallery - 2 paintings juried into the top 100 finalists for Wild Heart Gallery's 5th annual "Wings" online international exhibition celebrating birds in art.
Public Galleries
The Arts Depot - Abingdon, Virginia - Juried into a permanent, public studio and gallery space. (2023 - present)
Authentic Arts Gallery - Dexter, Missouri - 5 paintings featured in Authentic Arts Gallery's showroom.
