About Us

Kevin Cromartie is a distinguished artist whose passion for drawing emerged at an early age. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, alongside his twin sister Karen and younger brother Mark, he demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from childhood. By third grade, his penmanship was recognized as the finest in his class, and he possessed an extraordinary ability to replicate objects with remarkable precision. Despite facing mild dyslexia, which caused his written words to appear in reverse, Kevin overcame this challenge through perseverance and dedicated practice, fully resolving the condition by fifth grade. Encouraged by his teachers, he pursued advanced private drawing lessons, further refining his skills.

Kevin attended Hastings-On-The-Hudson High School in New York, where he was voted “Most Artistic” in his graduating class of 1970. His artistic aspirations were profoundly influenced by his father, a senior airline executive and labor attorney for Trans World Airlines (TWA). This afforded Kevin the opportunity to travel extensively, immersing himself in diverse cultures and wildlife, which later became central themes in his work. His global experiences deepened his appreciation for nature and inspired his commitment to conservation.

Kevin pursued higher education at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City, majoring in illustration and painting Parsons, now affiliated with The New School, is internationally recognized as one of the foremost design institutions, boasting a distinguished alumni network that includes Jasper Johns, Edward Hopper, Roy Lichtenstein, Norman Rockwell, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Marlon Brando, and Bradley Cooper.

hroughout his career, Kevin has garnered national recognition for his portraiture, with commissioned works from numerous clients and multiple awards in the field. His wildlife compositions gained prominence in retail, with The Nature Company and Banana Republic among the first to feature his designs. In the mid-1980s, Determined Productions licensed his work for distribution through department stores such as J.C. Penney and Macy’s. His distinctive hand-painted apparel has been showcased in premier retail establishments,, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Harrods of London.

Beyond wearable art, Kevin has explored various artistic mediums, including ceramics, furniture, greeting cards, silk-screened apparel, and limited-edition prints. His paintings and sculptures have been exhibited in esteemed galleries, including Dyansen Gallery in Carmel, California, and Coast Gallery in Pebble Beach–Big Sur, California. Additionally, his work has been utilized in promotional projects by Geffen Records.

Kevin has maintained a dynamic career, operating multiple retail galleries in California, including locations in Pasadena, Carmel, and Monterey’s historic Cannery Row. His clientele includes distinguished figures such as Jane Goodall, Doris Day, Betty White, Clint Eastwood, and Steve Jobs. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he has taught web design, networking, and desktop publishing across various educational institutions in California’s Monterey Peninsula.

In recent years, Kevin has expanded his creative portfolio to include children’s literature, having authored and illustrated multiple picture books currently in production. He also collaborated with Leonard P. O’Neill in illustrating *Kelly and the Bee*, which is available on Amazon and other online retailers.

For inquiries regarding original paintings, prints, and portrait commissions, Kevin can be reached at 541-603-0489 or via email at kdscro@gmail.com.

 

Sophia Cromartie, Kevin's talented daughter seems to have inherited her fathers talent. Besides being a talented ballerina, musician, singer, and model, and a psychology major in college Sophia Cromartie is a visionary artist whose luminous paintings of the cosmos transcend mere depiction, offering viewers a window into the spiritual architecture of the universe.

Drawing inspiration from both realism and impressionism, Sophia masterfully blends celestial detail with emotive brushwork, using bold color palettes and radiant compositions to echo the vastness of space and the intimacy of human wonder.Her works are rich with symbolic interplay—planets, stars, and cosmic
phenomena are rendered not just as physical entities, but as metaphors for consciousness, connection, and the unseen forces that guide existence. With each canvas, Sophia invites the viewer to contemplate
the mysteries of the cosmos while grounding them in the sensory beauty of color, light, and texture.Guided by an intuitive exploration of universal truths, Sophia’s art serves as
a visual meditation—a spiritual experience painted in strokes of glory.
Whether navigating the galactic swirl of a distant nebula or the quiet serenity of lunar light, she composes with both precision and passion, capturing what is infinite through the lens of personal expression.

She has received lessons from her father and participated in several painting classes that has helped her on her on her journey of artistic expression. Her canvases can be quite large. A talent to be sure.

For inquiries regarding her original paintings, prints, and commissions, Sophia can be reached at 541-603-0489 or via email at sophiacromartie@gmail.com.