MARGARET von KAENEL
Margaret von Kaenel (née Krush) has a degree in Fine Art from the University of California, San Diego. She introduced MKVK Decorative Painting in 1999.
She has professionally trained in the decorative arts through a variety of trade schools:
NASODA, IL * Koch Brothers Studio, MO * Florence Art, Firenze Italy
Royal Design Studio, CA * The International Decorative Artisans League
The Society of Decorative Painters
To continue her fine art education, Margaret has also taken additional fine art classes at:
Washington University, MO * Fontbonne College, MO * Cleveland Institute of Art, OH.
Participating in a variety of painting projects, Margaret has traveled to France, Italy, Spain, and Morocco.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Metro Artisans Guild – the Missouri Chapter of IDAL as its founding president
Decorative Artisans League, serving as President in 2008-2009
Saint Louis Artists’ Guild
Heartland Art Club
Missouri Plein Air Painters Association
Society of Gilders
SALON Forever, an internationally recognized group of decorative painters
MAGAZINE FEATURES
Over her 24-year span of decorative painting, Margaret’s work has published in a variety of magazines including:
Walls, Window & Floors – a Woman’s Day Special
Better Homes and Gardens
The Faux Finisher
The Artistic Stenciler
Artisphere
St. Louis Ladue News
SHOW HOMES
Margaret has also participated in local Designer Show houses for:
ASID
Cardinal Glennon Hospital
St. Louis Symphony
DOVE Foundation
St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles
St. Louis Ladue News
JURIED LOCAL ART EXHIBITIONS
Old Orchard Gallery – 33 February
Grafica
1900 Park Ave Gallery
Des Peres Hospital Art Program
Art St. Louis
Manchester Arts
St. Louis Artists’ Guild
SALON Forever
In 2023, Margaret held her first solo show “Musings” at the Longview Valley Farmhouse where she featured over forty paintings in a variety of styles and mediums.
