Before the Ink Dries

Before the Ink Dries Kenneth Polisse Jr. is an acrylic abstract artist from Canastota, NY. Since 2014, Ken has used a var For me art is a way of life.

I was raised to explore the wildest depths of my imagination and to express myself through creativity from a very early age. That creativity can be seen through my writings, drawings, paintings and more. I consider myself an artist in the flower garden as well. I’m Ken Polisse, and from 2008 to September 2017 I worked as an editor and managing editor for the most recognized international Native Am

erican daily, digital publication in the country – Indian Country Today Media Network. My career in media began right after college as a small town sports reporter and it just ran from there. I received a degree in Creative Writing with a poetry concentrate in 2001, as my affinity for the written word outweighed my creativity with the pens and brushes. However, that shifted over the last few years, and recently shifted again as I work to strike a balance between everything that allows me to express my imagination to the world. I welcome you on this journey with me.

06/21/2025

Been a minute since I've put my art out into the world. Life happens. But, for the month of June you can catch my exhibi...
06/13/2025

Been a minute since I've put my art out into the world. Life happens. But, for the month of June you can catch my exhibit at the . A nice mix of canvas styles and media but mostly acrylic.

Watching her paint, draw, color and just immerse herself in her art is building that fire in me. The ideas that I get fo...
04/20/2025

Watching her paint, draw, color and just immerse herself in her art is building that fire in me. The ideas that I get for art just watching her are overflowing. New things are coming this year. It's been almost 3 years of life since I last painted, but 2025 will have new pieces and more.

Meal prep done for the week. Breakfast: ground turkey, egg and cheddar cheeseLunch or dinner options: ground beef nachos...
09/02/2024

Meal prep done for the week.
Breakfast: ground turkey, egg and cheddar cheese
Lunch or dinner options: ground beef nachos with veggies from the garden and sour cream in the little containers; or chicken breast with cheddar mash potatoes and veggie mix.

06/16/2024
Never really did much digital art, but tinkering around.
03/09/2024

Never really did much digital art, but tinkering around.

New studio space 2024. WIP
01/30/2024

New studio space 2024. WIP

Destroy rebuild, destroy rebuild, destroy rebuild
10/06/2023

Destroy rebuild, destroy rebuild, destroy rebuild

Here are 2 of 3 other Christmas projects I did. All 3 we're Cedar stove top covers (noodle boards), with acrylic painted...
12/30/2022

Here are 2 of 3 other Christmas projects I did. All 3 we're Cedar stove top covers (noodle boards), with acrylic painted details.

One of the Christmas gifts that went to a happy customer. 20" x 20" with a custom frame.  Acrylic paint, glazed and two ...
12/27/2022

One of the Christmas gifts that went to a happy customer. 20" x 20" with a custom frame. Acrylic paint, glazed and two coats of varnish.

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