Kristen Guest

Kristen Guest is an award-winning, published full-time artist based in Southern California. Her work is inspired by the softness of coastal living — ocean air, quiet mornings, and the relaxed atmosphere of California and Hawaii. Through layered tonal palettes and atmospheric abstraction, she creates paintings designed to bring calm, warmth, and openness into modern interiors.

Drawing inspiration from both her Southern California home and frequent travels to Hawaii, Kristen uses color, shape, pattern, and organic movement to capture the feeling of endless summer and effortless coastal living. Her work blends contemporary abstraction with a refined coastal sensibility, creating pieces that feel both elevated and approachable.

Kristen’s work has been exhibited in galleries and juried exhibitions across the United States, including High Point Market and Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles. In 2026, her work was also featured in Saatchi Art’s Summer Mailer Campaign distributed to more than 50,000 households nationwide.

M.F.A. in Media Design (coursework)
Full Sail University
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

B.S. in Art Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Aug 2000 - May 2007

Solo Exhibitions

2026

"Local Summer"
Sandstone Gallery
Laguna Beach, CA

"Poolside"
Liza Pruitt
Online

"Cocktails + Cabanas: California Edition"
Janssen Artspace
Palm Springs, CA

2025

"Making an Entrance: The Iconic Doors of Palm Springs"
Ashton Gallery
San Diego, CA


2024

"Cocktails & Cabanas"
Sandstone Contemporary Gallery
Laguna Beach, CA

"Palm Trees"
Ashton Gallery
San Diego, CA


2023

"The Golden Land"
Borrego Art Institute
Borrego Springs, CA


2021

Resident Artist Showcase
Bernardo Winery Tasting Room
San Diego, CA


2019

"Pedals for the People"
A Benefit for San Diego Bicycle Coalition
Ashton Gallery
San Diego, CA