Linda Fry Kenzle

Linda Fry Kenzle (born May, 1960) is an American artist, designer, photographer, horticulturalist, and author.

Linda Fry Kenzle did two major studies. The first explored the psychological and social functions of dress. The second focused on the history of beadwork from prehistoric times to today. "The thorough study of any subject brings one back to the same place...the beginning of time."

She is the author of ten books: five art books, four garden books, and a multimedia anthology.

Books:

"The Primal Abstracts",50 hand-tipped plates, 2008, ICON Productions

"Hit or Miss", 34 Autobiographical Paintings in hand-tipped plates, 2008, ICON Productions

"Pages", 1998, Krause Publications

"Gatherings", 1998, KPBooks

"The Irresistible Bead", 1996, Hyperion

"Dazzle", 1995, Chilton Book Company

"Embellishments", 1993, Chilton Book Company

"Vines For America", 1992, Eastlake Unlimited

"Scented Geraniums", 1991, Eastlake Unlimited

"Herbs", 1990, Third Coast Book Company

"Gathering: A Free-Will Anthology" 1986, Third Coast Book Company

"Art Dolls", 1985, Geneva Street Press

Art:Primarily known for Abstract and Surrealistic Paintings. "During the act I push and prod and praise paint and canvas to become something never before seen. Simple forms and striking color manifest the piece into the final nirvana." [http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/l/lindafry/ LFK quote source on site] Her paintings and other art pieces are signed "LFry", "LFK", "Kenzle", and occasionally "LLFK".

Garden:Landscape design for Kappas Estate, Casa del Suenos, Boardmans, etc. Specialized in layering shrubs and perennials with occasional accents of annuals to create the all-season garden.

Expert in propagation. Taught and cloned botanicals. Especially known for herbs.

Sources: http://www.amazon.com, http://www.fwbooks.com, http://www.krause.com