Berlin's works on paper follow the Renaissance tradition of drawing from life as the basis for expression and the development of ideas. Whether a tomato, banana peel, nude, or Nutella, these works have a spontaneity and directness that can’t be achieved any other way.
Vaganova Academy #2
Kevin Berlin, “Vaganova Academy #2,” Russian sketchbook page, gouache on paper, 12.5 x 9 in (32 x 23 cm), 2003.
Nutella With Bananas, Apples, And A Tomato
Kevin Berlin, “Nutella With Bananas, Apples, And A Tomato,” gouache on paper, 8 x 5.5 in (21 x 14 cm), 2014.
Tomato #3
Kevin Berlin, “Tomato #3,” gouache on paper, 9 x 10,5 in, 2019.
Tomato on Tuscan Plate with Blue Grapes and Vine Pattern
Kevin Berlin, “Tomato on Tuscan Plate,” gouache on paper, 9 x 10,5 in, 2019.
Nutella with Tomato (Limited Edition) #1
Kevin Berlin, “Nutella with Tomato (Limited Edition) #1,” gouache on paper, 9 x 10,5 in, 2019.
The Striped Dress
Kevin Berlin, “The Striped Dress,” oil on canvas, 77 x 89 in (195 x 225 cm), 2012.
Ballerina From Hell
Kevin Berlin, “Ballerina From Hell,” gouache on paper, 8 x 5.5 in (21 x 14 cm), 2012.
Acrobat #18
Kevin Berlin, “Acrobat #18,” gouache on paper, 12.5 x 9 in (32 x 23 cm), 2009.
Vaganova Academy #1
Kevin Berlin, “Vaganova Academy #1,” Russian sketchbook page, gouache on paper, 12.5 x 9 in (32 x 23 cm), 2003.
