Travelling the globe with a style that is highly individualistic, Kendall is taking the art world by storm and leaving a technicoloured trail that leads all the way back to her home in Buderim on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Painting professionally for the past 30 years, Kendall travels the world exhibiting and painting “live on location” for Tourism Australia, the Office of the Australian Consulate-General and Department of Foreign Affairs and Austrade. Kendall has previously painted and exhibited in South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou, Toronto, Houston Texas, Christchurch, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Shenzhen, China. Kendall entertains guests as she creates one of her masterpieces in a blaze of “colour and character” right before their eyes! Don’t stand too close – things can get messy!
From humble beginnings and after being told at school that “no one makes money out of art”, Kendall is managing to create a niche in the art world nationally as well as internationally, selling hundreds of paintings a year. Kendall’s paintings are housed in public and private collections worldwide and Kendall intends to spread her wings even further in the international scene.
Other than her wonderful family, and being able to live her dream of becoming an artist every day of her life, Kendall considers her greatest achievements as: representing her country because of her craft; her Australia Day Award for Culture in 2004; being named Australia’s “Goodwill Ambassador to Seoul ” in 2005; being named in the “Who’s Who of Queensland” book for her contribution to the arts in 2007; being the ONLY Australian artist to ever be invited to paint live at the World Cultural Fair in Shenzhen, China (this is an honour normally only bestowed on Chinese national painters), and gracing the cover of the 2009-2010 Sunshine Coast Yellow Pages for her contribution to the arts, culture and philanthropy.
Kendall has always believed that if you can ever help another in need you should do so unconditionally, and as a result she has used her art over the years to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds for numerous charities.
When asked why people seem to love her artworks, Kendall replies: “I think my works have a ‘feel-good factor’ and people buy them because they make them feel happy and alive! I absolutely love and am passionate about what I do; I’m always changing and evolving. I have always prided myself in being an innovator not an imitator and create a quality product at a reasonable price that is always appreciating in value. I like to keep my work diverse so that there is always something for everyone. I NEVER set out to be Rembrandt and I never take myself too seriously!”
2019/2018/2017 - Artist of the Month at Montville Art Gallery, Montville, Queensland
2016/2015/2014 - Artists of the Month with Brydie Perkins-Brakels at Montville Art Gallery, Montville, Queensland
2014 - Enchanted Dreams at Feather & Lawry Design, Toowoomba, Queensland
2013/2012/2011/2010 - Artist of the Month at Montville Art Gallery, Montville, Queensland
2013 - Palmlakes Resort Exhibition with Brydie Perkins-Brakels at Palmlakes Resort, Toowoomba, Queensland
2012 - Garden Wonderland with Monte Lupo at Art Nuvo Gallery, Buderim, Queensland
2012 - Like Mother Like Daughter with Brydie Perkins-Brakels at Manly Art Gallery, Manly, Queensland
2012 - Eclectic Eccentric, What’s the Difference? With Brydie Perkins-Brakels at Masion d’art Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2011 - The Red Garter Club at Muir Fine Art Gallery, Houston, Texas, USA
2011 - Just the Two of Us with Hatsie Perkins-Brakels at Masion d’art Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2008 - It’s Kendall at Ode to Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2008 - It’s Kendall at Ode to Art Gallery, Singapore
2008 - Tropical Treats at Sutherland Arts, Singapore
2008 - Glamour and Glitz with a Splash of Pink at Gallery Beneath, Mooloolaba, Queensland
2007 - Smoke and Mirrors at Art Nuvo Gallery, Buderim, Queensland
2007 - Objects of My Desire at Gallery Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland
2007 - Arts Alive - Feature Artist at Peregian Springs, Caloundra, Queensland
2007 - Experience Australia at the International Cultural Industries Fair, Shenzhen, China
2007 - Come to Aus - Official Performance Artist at Times Square, Hong Kong
2007 - Art and About at Ode to Art Gallery, Singapore
2006 - Theatre of the Eye at Gallery Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland
2006 - Kendall at My Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
2006 - Christmas at Millennium Walk at Millennium Walk, Singapore
2006 - Australian Style at Don Fang Hotel, Guangzhou, China
2006 - A Day on the Bay at Montego’s on the Bay, Kawana Waters, Queensland
2005 - Scarlet Tango at My Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
2005 - Pure Indulgence at Caloundra, Queensland
2005 - Perfect Harmony at Blue Dolphin Gallery, Mooloolaba, Queensland
2005 - My Secret Garden at Gallery Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland
2005 - Kendall at My Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
2005 - Kendall’s Gallery Debut in Seoul, South Korea
2005 - Elle Magazine Decor and Art Show at The Oberi, New Deli, India
2005 - Art for Asia at City Hall, Brisbane, Queensland
2004 - Solo Exhibition at My Gallery, Gold Coast, Australia
2004 - Casting for Life at Kawana Waters Boat Show, Kawana Waters, Australia
2004 - All Sorts at Gallery Newtown, Ipswich, Australia
2003 - Wildflowers for Christopher at The Moree Gallery, Moree, Queensland
2003 - The Mariners Art Exhibition at Kawana Waters Boat Show, Kawana Waters, Queensland
2003 - Stars of Summer at Beachside Gallery, Noosa, Queensland
2003 - Drop Dead Gorgeous at Gallery Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland
2003 - Don’t Forget Your Sunnies at Blue Dolphin Gallery, Maroochydore, Queensland
2003 - Christmas with Kendall at My Art Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2003 - The Gift of Life 2 for the Prince Albert Hospital at Hang-Ups Gallery, Brisbane, Queensland
2002 - Stop & Smell the Roses for Queensland Cancer Fund at the Southern Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland
2002 - Solo Exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery, Noosa, Queensland
2002 - Flamboyant Flirtation at Lighthouse Gallery, Noosa, Queensland
2002 - Screaming Colour at Expressions Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2002 - Colour Me Vibrant at My Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
2001 - Solo Exhibition for Prince Albert Hospital at Southern Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland
2001 - Solo Exhibition at Dewards Fine Art Gallery, Brisbane, Queensland
2001 - Solo Exhibition at Expressions Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2001 - The Gift of Life – for Prince Albert Hospital at the Southern Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland
2000 - The Marinated Art Show Exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery, Noosa, Queensland
2000 - Kaleidoscope Exhibition at Horizon’s Fine Art Gallery, Tweed Heads, Queensland
1999 - Fun in the Sun at My Gallery, Gold Coast, Queensland
1997 - Invited feature artist at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2010 - The Re-launch Exhibition at Bryce Gallery, Christchurch, New Zealand
2008 - Lifestyle Australia Exhibition at Petronos Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2006 - Tourism Australia’s Best of Australia Showcase at Raffles Plaza, Singapore
2006 - Tourism Australia’s Australia Showcase at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
2005 - Best of Australia Showcase at Raffles Plaza, Singapore
2005 - Australia Day Showcase at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
2005 - Down Under Fest, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, India
1996 - AAMI Flower Show, Toowoomba, Queensland
Grammar Art Show at Toowoomba Grammar School, Toowoomba, Queensland
2019 - Foreshore at Art Nuvo, Buderim, Queensland
2018 - Showcase Three at Feather & Lawry Design, Toowoomba, Queensland
2017/2016/2013 - By Hand & Heart at Art Nuvo Gallery, Buderim, Queensland
2017 - Lions Art Spectacular at Westfield Garden City, Brisbane, Queensland
2016/2013/2012/2010 - Rotary Art Spectacular at Central Plaza One, Brisbane CBD, Queensland
2015 - Gallery Launch at Feather & Lawry Design, Toowoomba, Queensland
2015 - Buddina Art Show at Buddina State School Hall, Buddina, Queensland
2014 - La Belle Époque at Art Nuvo Gallery, Buderim, Queensland
2012 - Give Love and Get Art Exhibition in Brisbane, Queensland
2012 - The Affordable Art Fair at F1 Pit Building, Singapore
2011 - Coastwatch at Art Nuvo Gallery, Buderim, Queensland
2010 - Sanctuary Cove Art Show at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, Gold Coast, Queensland
2010 - Tattersall’s Landmarks Exhibition at Customs House, Brisbane CBD, Queensland
2010 - Cerebral Palsy League's Art for Art's Sake Exhibtion at Waterfront Place, Brisbane, Queensland
2010 - Abused Child Trust Exhibition at Waterfront Place, Brisbane, Queensland
2010 - Heart & Soul at Bryce Gallery, Christchurch, New Zealand
2009 - Spring Racing Carnival at Hyatt Regency, Coolum, Queensland
2009 - Christmas Exhibition at Gallery Beneath, Mooloolaba, Queensland
2008 - Black and White at Manly Art Gallery, Manly, Queensland
2007 - Australian Art Fest at Office of the Australian Consulate General, Toronto, Canada
2005 - Three New Faces at Beachside Gallery, Noosa, Queensland
2005 - Childhood Memories at Blue Dolphin Gallery, Mooloolaba, Queensland
2003 - Works on Blue at Waterfront Place, Brisbane, Australia [Feature Artist]
2003 - Childs Play at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland
2001/2001 - Nudgee College Art Festival, Nudgee College, Nudgee, Queensland
2000 - Group Exhibition at Dewards Fine Art Gallery, Brisbane, Queensland
1999 - Launch Exhibition at The Upstairs Gallery, Toowoomba, Queensland [Feature Artist]
1998 - Wintersun Art Festival, Gold Coast, Queensland [Feature Artist]
1998 - Masters and Prominent Artist Exhibition at Western Galleries, Toowoomba, Queensland
1998 - Royal Women’s Hospital Foundation & Leo Muller Audi Select Artist Exhibition in Brisbane, Queensland
1998 - Bianca Bailey Trust at Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane CBD Queensland
1997 - Profiles on Canvas at Western Galleries Toowoomba, Queensland
1997 - Official Artist in Situ at St. Hilda’s Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland
1997 - ‘Rawhide Portraits with Attitude’ at Western Galleries, Toowoomba, Queensland
1997 - Masters and Prominent Artists Exhibition at Western Galleries, Toowoomba, Queensland
