A wall in the studio.

A wall in the studio.

About Kevin Kroeber

A Minnesota fine artist creating contemporary drawings and paintings that explore the complexity of the human experience through symbolism, realism, and allegory.

Art has always been a way for Kevin Kroeber to explore what it means to be human. His work combines technical realism with symbolic storytelling, inviting viewers to slow down, ask questions, and discover their own interpretations.

After years of working primarily as an abstract expressionist, Kevin shifted his focus toward classical drawing and French Realism. Today his graphite, charcoal, and painted works balance traditional craftsmanship with contemporary themes, often exploring identity, relationships, vulnerability, and the shared experiences that connect us.

Biography

Kevin Kroeber is a Minnesota-based fine artist originally from California. After moving to Minnesota in 1982, he pursued formal art training at the School of Visual Arts in Saint Paul before continuing his education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts.

Originally trained as an abstract expressionist, Kevin later expanded his practice through the study of French Realism at the Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts in Minneapolis. His current body of work focuses on allegorical drawings and paintings that examine the human condition through symbolism, realism, and narrative.

His artwork has been exhibited nationally, including exhibitions in New York, Arizona, and Nevada.

Teaching & Community

Kevin has spent decades supporting the arts through education and community involvement. He has:

  • Served on nonprofit arts boards throughout southern Minnesota

  • Helped develop the Twin Rivers Council for the Arts in Mankato

  • Worked as an artist-in-residence with Mankato Area Public Schools, teaching portrait drawing to elementary students

  • Created an after-school visual arts program for the YMCA focused on creativity and visual communication

  • Taught workshops, private lessons, and studio instruction for artists of all experience levels

Studio & Commissions

Kevin teaches private drawing and painting lessons, small-group workshops, and accepts commissioned portrait work on a limited basis. He is self-represented, and original artwork is available directly through his studio.

Interested in a commission, workshop, or available artwork?