Bio

Kevin Bartlett left the United States' East Coast and moved to the Southwest in 1996. This is where Kevin’s interest in photography blossomed. Attending classes at a local junior college provided the basics and, with his first “real” camera - a Nikon D90 - Kevin was off and running, constantly learning and exploring his art. Kevin’s imagery captures perspective, character and tells stories through selected subject matter, lighting and composition. The paintings of Maynard Dixon, his artistry in depicting a place and its inhabitants and Dixon's use of perspective serves as inspiration. Kevin's accomplishments include: Twice receiving Northwest New Mexico Arts Council’s Choice Award. Multiple works purchased by Farmington Museum for their permanent collection, Farmington, NM. Best Color Photography, Durango Art Center, Durango, CO. Best in Show, Aurora Artist Guild, Aurora, CO. Bronze Award, 1839 Awards 2025 Color Photography Contest, Event Category. Honorable Mention, 1839 Awards 2025 Photographer of the Year, Event Category. Bronze Award, 1839 Awards 2025 Art of Storytelling Contest, Portrait of a Place Category. Featured in the 2026 Winner Series, Americana Photo Awards, Patriotism and National Symbolism Category. Kevin's photography has been seen in galleries throughout the United States, including: Aurora, CO Billings, MT Cheyenne, WY Denver, CO Durango, CO Farmington, NM New Orleans, LA New York City, NY San Diego, CA Santa Fe, NM Tucson, AZ