Renowned for his classic surf art, urban street scenes and California landscapes, artist Ken Auster brings his bold and dynamic signature style into the kitchen. As with his previous culinary pieces, The Chef Suite and The Art of a Peel, Auster’s muses inspire his audience of collectors in and out of the kitchen. Simmering with color, style and delicious texture, it should come as no surprise that kitchen and restaurant scenes are one of Auster’s favorite subjects. “I’m interested in the light and shadows created by the working chefs and it allows me to add a storyline to the scene,” Auster says.“And restaurants tend to conjure up memorable times!”