About the artist

 Kaae Kanno was born and raised in South Korea. She grew up in an artistic family and was influenced by her grandfather, who collected paintings and antiques. She began taking an interest in oil and oriental paintings at an early age which eventually led her to Choseon University where she studied to become an Art Director in Korean films. Upon starting her academic career at Choseon University, she was hired by Korean KBS World Drama & Entertainment as part of the Stage Design Team. As part of this team, Kaae made contributions to Korean Dramas and Films including Forbidden Love, Love, Ride Away, and a Hollywood film called Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon.

 Kaae then continued her studies at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a scholarship in Fine Art sculpture. She receives inspiration from her experiences living in different countries as well as learning about and appreciating various cultures and people. She incorporates many different types of mediums while utilizing oriental and western artistic techniques to create a unique style.

 Currently, Kaae has devoted herself to capturing the essence of family through her commissioned pet portraits. She also works part-time as a Ceramic Instructor at The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. Kaae uses her accumulation of past and present experiences to explore abstract, expressionistic, and mixed media to create cohesive and unique pieces of art that the viewer can connect with.