About the artist

My name is Brit Obenauer, though I paint under my middle names, Keiko Ivonne—a tribute to the two grandmothers who passed them down to me. These women inspire me to follow my heart, trust in myself, and continually expand my creative boundaries.

I find inspiration in the textures, colors, and light that surround us—from the wet asphalt drying in Brooklyn, to the sun rising over the ocean, to the swooshes of frosting on a cake. These moments, often gone with the blink of an eye, form the foundation of my paintings.

Beyond painting, my background is rooted in design and business. I founded Home Ec in 2019, a platform for interactive cooking classes, and have worked in creative and product development roles at Pop & Suki (Director of Design and Development, 2016-2019), Coach (Handbag Development, 2012-2016), and Make Up For Ever (LVMH) (Business Development & PR, 2010-2012). I also have experience in creative and store design at Michael Kors and have worked as an interior designer for private clients.

I hold a BS in Business Administration with a minor on Interior Design from High Point University (2009) and studied Interior Design and Art History at Student Art Centers International in Florence, Italy. My artistic training includes Painting and Sculpture at the Corcoran Art School in Washington, DC. Most recently, I earned a Certification in Health Coaching from mindbodygreen in 2024.

With a foundation in design, art, and business, my work is deeply influenced by how spaces shape experiences. Each painting is created with intention, designed to complement its surroundings and evoke a sense of place.