Kenneth E. Walker
Bio: 
Ken Walker is a lifetime Oregonian and has been a fine art photographer since 1973.  College level studies and training have included studio classes at Portland Community College: Drawing, Painting, Design, and Sculpture as well as related studies in Art History, Drafting, Printing Pre-Press.   Related occupational experience: 4 years as portrait photographer for Olan Mills and five years in printing pre-press.    Besides college studies and job experience, Ken's work as an artist is greatly influenced by his upbringing in the serene environment of Eastern Oregon.   While this has been a major continuing factor underlying his artistic style, an equally important influence has been a project carried out in the late 70's and early 80's.   With the goal of capturing the visual essence of Urban America, he set out by bus on 4 separate 3-week junkets, packing a 35mm Olympus camera, 2 lenses, and one change of clothing.   Currently Ken is a member of Talisman Gallery in the Alberta Arts District of Portland.   A body of his work will be presented in a group exhibition at Talisman scheduled for July 2010.