A man wearing a black hat and sunglasses stands with a easel on a tripod amid the rubble of the Eaton Fire, with a mountain, church steeple and solitary chimney in the background.

Beauty For Ashes

On January 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire ravaged more than 9,000 homes and businesses in Keni’s home town of Altadena, CA; many of which he has painted over 40 years.

Keni sees beauty coming from destruction, and thus began his new series of watercolors; *Beauty For Ashes. He will remain and paint on the streets until the ‘new’ (and hopefully in many ways ‘same’) Altadena rises from the ashes.

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*Isaiah 61:3

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• Original Painting

• Artwork: 5”x7”

• Mat included: 8”x10”

• Frame: not included

• Painted En Plein Air: On Site

• Certificate of Authenticity

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View fullsize Here at Altadena Historical Society until 4 PM. Stop by, say hello and get a free print. As long as supplies last.
View fullsize 'Orpheum Stage' I posted an earlier version photographed in the theater in low light. This is a scan. When I deleted the earlier, I lost comments. I'd like to respond, so if you'd please comment again, thanks.
View fullsize I'll be sharing my story tonight and tomorrow on the Moth Stage. Here's ticket info (use discount code: STORY50 for orchestra seats): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900643889EC9208
View fullsize I was celebrating my daughter's & son-in-law's anniversary at Vibrato, and who should step onto the stage and blow our minds but my dear friend and awesome musician, Robert Kyle. A double treat!
View fullsize When a scene starts screaming "Paint me!", I usually do, even if just to quiet the noise. Here, I'm glad I did. I call this one 'Two Hoopties'.
View fullsize Friendly faces in the crowd at the Excellence in Black Art exhibition closing. If you recognize yourself, please cut me some slack. I was a little distracted. Sketched on-site–painted off-site.
View fullsize Excellence in Black Art exhibition. Closing reception on Saturday, March 28 from 6-8 pm. Eaton Fire Collaboratory, 540 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena • Greetings Wilda
View fullsize On the trail at JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in Pasadena, California.
View fullsize Congratulations to Eric Dyson (Heart, Art & Soul), filmmakers and musicians for the Ashes to Film Festivals (thanks Shiloh Strong). Thank you audience for sharing our journey post Eaton Fire.
View fullsize Rose Bowl Brick Campaign. About 28,000 memory bricks, in a rose design, are in the plaza in front of the Rose Bowl. The people who purchase them help preserve the history of the Bowl.
View fullsize The Oscar goes to...Congratulations to Michael B. Jordan who wins best actor for his role in Sinners, then takes his Oscar to In-N-Out on Sunset Blvd. to celebrate.
View fullsize On 2-20-26, the Bunny Museum unveiled Scanner. It's great to see businesses return to Altadena and that the community will come together to celebrate each step forward. So, put on your sunglasses and head up to Lake & Altadena Dr. to see the big,
View fullsize Show closure on one of the beautiful Victor Ving murals in Altadena. Thanks to my amigos who helped me get the vantage point I needed to capture the scene.
View fullsize Scouting a location for a plein air workshop. More info to come. Stay young.
View fullsize The take down is on.
View fullsize Walls fall down. Altadena, CA.