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{{Short description|American artist (1927–2002)}}
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{{Infobox artist
| name = Kenneth C. Madsen
| name = Kenneth C. Madsen
| image = Kenneth C. Madsen.jpg
| image = File:Madsen meeting Reagan.jpg
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| caption = Madsen shaking hands with [[U.S. President]] [[Ronald Reagan]]
| birth_name = Kenneth Cleon Madsen
| birth_name = Kenneth Cleon Madsen
| birth_date = October 31, 1927
| birth_date = October 31, 1927
| birth_place = [[Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| birth_place = [[Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| death_date = December 25, 2002<ref>"Kenneth C. Madsen," Deseret News, Salt Lake City, December 27, 2002</ref>
| death_date = December 25, 2002<ref>{{citation |title= Obituary: Kenneth C. Madsen |newspaper= [[Deseret News]] |date= December 27, 2002 |url= http://www.deseretnews.com/article/956043/Obituary-Kenneth-C-Madsen.html?pg=all |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130629000145/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/956043/Obituary-Kenneth-C-Madsen.html?pg=all |url-status= dead |archive-date= June 29, 2013 }}</ref>
| death_place = [[Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| death_place = [[Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| nationality = [[United States]]
| nationality = American
| field = Oil Painting
| field = Oil Painting
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[[File:Discovery by Kenneth C Madsen.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
[[File:"Discovery" Columbus' first journey to the new world.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Discovery," painted in 1991, is his most famous work.]]

'''Kenneth C. Madsen''' was an American artist born in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]] on October 31, 1927. He was the son of a Danish immigrant father and a talented mother who influenced his interest in the arts. His most famous work is his 1991 painting “Discovery,” a representation of the voyage of Columbus. The painting graced the program cover of the National Independence Day Festival and Parade in [http://www.dc.gov Washington, D.C.] And in celebration of the [[Columbus Quincentennial]], Utah’s governor [[Norman H. Bangerter]] joined the parade organization in presenting the original painting to President [[George H. W. Bush]] – for his future [http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu Presidential library] collection.<ref>Richard P. Christenson, “Art Canvass,” Deseret News, Salt Lake City, December 22, 1991, p. E3.</ref>
'''Kenneth C. Madsen''' (October 31, 1927 – December 25, 2002) was an American artist. He was the son of a [[Denmark|Danish]] [[immigrant]] father and a mother who influenced his interest in the arts. His most famous work is his 1991 painting, "Discovery," a representation of the [[Voyages of Christopher Columbus|voyage]] of [[Christopher Columbus]]. The painting graced the program cover of the [[National Independence Day Festival and Parade]] in Washington, D.C. In celebration of the [[Columbus Quincentennial]], Utah’s governor [[Norman H. Bangerter]] joined the parade organization in presenting the original painting to U.S. President [[George H. W. Bush]] for his future [[George Bush Presidential Library|Presidential library]] collection.<ref name="Christenson 1991">{{citation |first= Richard P. |last= Christenson |title= Art Canvass |newspaper= [[Deseret News]] |date= December 22, 1991 |page= E3 |url= http://www.deseretnews.com/article/200059/ART-CANVASS.html?pg=all |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055232/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/200059/ART-CANVASS.html?pg=all |url-status= dead |archive-date= September 21, 2013 }}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
At age three Madsen, "exhibited a fascination for visual art, preferring to create his own work rather than filling in coloring books.” When seven years old, he met photographer Ida M. Wilcox, who encouraged him to pursue his artistic talent. On her retirement, she bequeathed to the lad her multi-adjustable easel and chair.
Beginning at age three Kenneth showed a great interest in visual art. When he was seven years old, he met photographer Ida M. Wilcox, who encouraged him to pursue his artistic talent. On her retirement, she bequeathed to him her multi-adjustable easel and chair.


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Deseret News art critic Richard P. Christenson wrote the following: "After high school, Kenneth joined the Navy and sailed extensively among the South Pacific islands. This gave him ample opportunities to sketch boats, islands, and the many moods of the ocean."<ref name="Christenson 1991" /> In 1945 he won first prize for six pastel paintings that he entered in the Army-Navy-Marine art show, sponsored by the USO in San Diego.
[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/200059/ART-CANVASS.html?pg=all Deseret News] art critic Richard P. Christenson wrote the following:
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“After high school, Kenneth joined the Navy and sailed extensively among the South Pacific islands. This gave him ample opportunities to sketch boats, islands, and the many moods of the ocean.” In 1945 he was encouraged to enter half a dozen of his pastels in a prestigious Army-Navy-Marine art show, sponsored by the [http://www.uso.org U.S.O.] These pastels won first prize – an impressive win for his first showing.


Christenson continued: “After he completed his military obligation, he returned to Utah where he enrolled in the [http://www.slcgov.com/arts/artbarn Art Barn]. For nine years he studied under some of the best artists of Utah.” The following art teachers were a great influence on his early studies: [http://www.askart.com/AskART/C/michael_ritter_cannon/michael_ritter_cannon.aspx Mr. Michael Cannon], Mr. Lorin Folland, Mr. Dan Lahey, Mr. Lee Dussell, and Mrs. Gertrude Teutsch.
After completing his military service, Kenneth entered school at the Art Barn in Salt Lake City where for nine years he studied fine art and commercial art under the direction of some of Utah’s finest artists. The following art teachers influenced his early studies: Michael Cannon, Lorin Folland, Dan Lahey, Lee Dussell, and Gertrude Teutsch.
Christenson added: “His art studies also included three years with the [[Famous Artists School]] of Westport, Connecticut.
In addition to his studies at the Art Barn, Kenneth completed art courses with the [[Famous Artists School]] of Westport, Connecticut. In 1949 he was encouraged to enter a painting in the Junior League Art Show, where he won his first cash prize. About that time, his instructor, Michael Cannon, helped him obtain his first mural commission, which launched his career in fine art.
For a short time, Madsen taught in the evening art classes in the Granite School District. Later, he joined a colleague and conducted private art classes.

He then became staff artist and art history course coordinator with the International Exchange School, conducting art ateliers aboard many cruise ships that took him to dozens of foreign ports and cities. Madsen feels that his teaching abroad extended his frame of reference as far as subject matter is concerned.” During these years of European travel he was also an active member on the Board of Advisors for the House of Fine Arts, Provo, Utah.<ref>''Mountainwest Magazine'', Provo, Utah, November 1976, p. 22</ref>
Between commissions, Kenneth worked in commercial art and advertising, selling his work to restaurants, car dealerships, banks, pharmacies, medical centers, and schools.

On rare occasions Kenneth exhibited his paintings at private art shows and in local art galleries, including an exhibit at the Reno Little Theater in Nevada and another at the Panache Restaurant in Draper, Utah.<ref>"Madsen…Art on Display at Theater," Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, November 11, 1966.</ref>

In 1972 Kenneth became staff artist and art history course coordinator for International Exchange School in Salt Lake City. He prepared their art course syllabus. He conducted several art studio workshops aboard cruise ships on the Mediterranean Sea. He was asked by the Greek Epirotiki Cruise Line to teach art aboard the T.S.S. Hermes. He also taught art classes aboard the Regina Prima and on the Romanza cruise ships. In addition, he conducted art workshops at the Collegio Alla Querce and other college campuses in Europe. Furthermore, his art appreciation tours to the Queen Mary College of South Woodford, England, attracted several students. During these years of European travel he also served on the Board of Directors for the House of Fine Arts, Provo, Utah.<ref>Curtis Enterprises Inc., "Special Bicentennial Salute," Mountainwest Magazine, Provo, Utah, November 1976, vol. 2, no. 8, advertisement insert, p. 22.</ref>

Kenneth’s art encompassed a striking range of canvas sizes – from minute images of cellular amoeba to enormous murals, including a 12 x 90 foot mural of Lake Tahoe for a marine dealership. And he painted a great variety of subjects, including still-life, architecture, character renditions, and wildlife. But it was his free-flowing Western mountain scenes and powerful seascapes that captured the attention of scores of collectors. His paintings hang in churches, libraries, restaurants, doctor’s offices, department stores, country clubs, and schools.<ref>"Sandy Students Buy Fourth Wildlife Painting," The Sentinel East, Midvale, Utah, January 20, 1971, p. 1.</ref> Private owners of his works include the late Alex Haley.<ref>"Utahns give Haley a painting of ‘Roots,’" Deseret News, Salt Lake City, August 15, 1980. p. B1.</ref> Kenneth’s oil painting, "From Dugouts to Spires," hangs in the South Jordan City Hall.<ref>Shelisa Loertscher, "Nationally Known Artist Donates Work to South Jordan," South Valley Journal, Riverton, Utah, July 2000.</ref> Another painting, a pastoral scene, hangs in Utah’s Draper City Hall.


Christenson concluded: “His versatility has allowed him to work meticulously in a 1-inch square microscopic study of the cellular formation of an amoeba. He was equally at home painting a 12-foot by 90-foot mural of Lake Tahoe. His free-flowing landscapes and powerful seascapes have captured the attention of collectors around the world.”
<ref>Richard P. Christenson, “Art Canvass,” Deseret News, Salt Lake City, December 22, 1991, p. E3.</ref>
Mr. Madsen’s paintings are represented in scores of collections. Private owners of his works include the late [[Alex Haley]],<ref>"Newsline: The West," Salt Lake City, Deseret News, August 15, 1980, p. B1</ref> state and national political figures, international leaders, movie stars, and other prominent individuals.
His free flowing Western mountain scenes and powerful seascapes have captured the attention of collectors from throughout the country. School districts have selected his wildlife scenes for their libraries. Historians, travelers, and art lovers have admired his work and collected his art. Art organizations have honored his work by arranging private showings.
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.fold3.com/page/71577790_kenneth_c_madsen/ Kenneth C Madsen: PERSON, pictures and information]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131202224506/http://www.slcgov.com/arts/artbarn Arts Council - The Art Barn | Salt Lake City - The Official City Government Website]
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* [https://archive.today/20130629000145/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/956043/Obituary-Kenneth-C-Madsen.html?pg=all ]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070427205622/http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/ George Bush Presidential Library and Museum]
* [https://familysearch.org/photos/stories/1348960/kenneth-c-madsen ]

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Latest revision as of 23:26, 7 November 2024

Kenneth C. Madsen
Madsen shaking hands with U.S. President Ronald Reagan
Born
Kenneth Cleon Madsen

October 31, 1927
Salt Lake City, Utah
DiedDecember 25, 2002[1]
Salt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Known forOil Painting
Notable workDiscovery
"Discovery," painted in 1991, is his most famous work.

Kenneth C. Madsen (October 31, 1927 – December 25, 2002) was an American artist. He was the son of a Danish immigrant father and a mother who influenced his interest in the arts. His most famous work is his 1991 painting, "Discovery," a representation of the voyage of Christopher Columbus. The painting graced the program cover of the National Independence Day Festival and Parade in Washington, D.C. In celebration of the Columbus Quincentennial, Utah’s governor Norman H. Bangerter joined the parade organization in presenting the original painting to U.S. President George H. W. Bush for his future Presidential library collection.[2]

Biography

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Beginning at age three Kenneth showed a great interest in visual art. When he was seven years old, he met photographer Ida M. Wilcox, who encouraged him to pursue his artistic talent. On her retirement, she bequeathed to him her multi-adjustable easel and chair.

Deseret News art critic Richard P. Christenson wrote the following: "After high school, Kenneth joined the Navy and sailed extensively among the South Pacific islands. This gave him ample opportunities to sketch boats, islands, and the many moods of the ocean."[2] In 1945 he won first prize for six pastel paintings that he entered in the Army-Navy-Marine art show, sponsored by the USO in San Diego.

After completing his military service, Kenneth entered school at the Art Barn in Salt Lake City where for nine years he studied fine art and commercial art under the direction of some of Utah’s finest artists. The following art teachers influenced his early studies: Michael Cannon, Lorin Folland, Dan Lahey, Lee Dussell, and Gertrude Teutsch.

In addition to his studies at the Art Barn, Kenneth completed art courses with the Famous Artists School of Westport, Connecticut. In 1949 he was encouraged to enter a painting in the Junior League Art Show, where he won his first cash prize. About that time, his instructor, Michael Cannon, helped him obtain his first mural commission, which launched his career in fine art.

Between commissions, Kenneth worked in commercial art and advertising, selling his work to restaurants, car dealerships, banks, pharmacies, medical centers, and schools.

On rare occasions Kenneth exhibited his paintings at private art shows and in local art galleries, including an exhibit at the Reno Little Theater in Nevada and another at the Panache Restaurant in Draper, Utah.[3]

In 1972 Kenneth became staff artist and art history course coordinator for International Exchange School in Salt Lake City. He prepared their art course syllabus. He conducted several art studio workshops aboard cruise ships on the Mediterranean Sea. He was asked by the Greek Epirotiki Cruise Line to teach art aboard the T.S.S. Hermes. He also taught art classes aboard the Regina Prima and on the Romanza cruise ships. In addition, he conducted art workshops at the Collegio Alla Querce and other college campuses in Europe. Furthermore, his art appreciation tours to the Queen Mary College of South Woodford, England, attracted several students. During these years of European travel he also served on the Board of Directors for the House of Fine Arts, Provo, Utah.[4]

Kenneth’s art encompassed a striking range of canvas sizes – from minute images of cellular amoeba to enormous murals, including a 12 x 90 foot mural of Lake Tahoe for a marine dealership. And he painted a great variety of subjects, including still-life, architecture, character renditions, and wildlife. But it was his free-flowing Western mountain scenes and powerful seascapes that captured the attention of scores of collectors. His paintings hang in churches, libraries, restaurants, doctor’s offices, department stores, country clubs, and schools.[5] Private owners of his works include the late Alex Haley.[6] Kenneth’s oil painting, "From Dugouts to Spires," hangs in the South Jordan City Hall.[7] Another painting, a pastoral scene, hangs in Utah’s Draper City Hall.

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary: Kenneth C. Madsen", Deseret News, December 27, 2002, archived from the original on June 29, 2013
  2. ^ a b Christenson, Richard P. (December 22, 1991), "Art Canvass", Deseret News, p. E3, archived from the original on September 21, 2013
  3. ^ "Madsen…Art on Display at Theater," Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, November 11, 1966.
  4. ^ Curtis Enterprises Inc., "Special Bicentennial Salute," Mountainwest Magazine, Provo, Utah, November 1976, vol. 2, no. 8, advertisement insert, p. 22.
  5. ^ "Sandy Students Buy Fourth Wildlife Painting," The Sentinel East, Midvale, Utah, January 20, 1971, p. 1.
  6. ^ "Utahns give Haley a painting of ‘Roots,’" Deseret News, Salt Lake City, August 15, 1980. p. B1.
  7. ^ Shelisa Loertscher, "Nationally Known Artist Donates Work to South Jordan," South Valley Journal, Riverton, Utah, July 2000.
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