Ken Layman, one of Nantucket’s most enduring and beloved artists, brings his signature landscapes to life in a new and intimate format with his hand-painted wooden boxes. Reimagining his iconic works—those sweeping vistas and dramatic, cloud-filled skies that have come to define his vision of the island—Layman has transformed these modest, Shaker-style vessels into collectible works of art.
Dimensions: 4.5" L x 2.25" W
Oil on Box Lid
Ken Layman’s landscapes, often featuring billowy clouds, are the result of memory. He uses no
reference photos, nor does he paint en plein air, instead Ken’s evocative island scenes come from
somewhere within. As Ken says: “I paint them from the part of me that I don’t understand.” A
prolific painter, Ken has been represented by Nantucket Looms since 1971. His work covers a
broad spectrum, from landscape to non-objective, city scenes to the Southwest. He has taught
generations of artists at Georgia State University, Newcomb College, and Wheelock College.
Ken has passed on his talents to countless artists, many represented by Nantucket Looms.
Ken studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and earned his MA at Tulane University. He
was chairman of the art department at Wheelock College. He currently teaches at the Nantucket
Artists Association where he is a Life Member. Ken’s work can be seen at the US Department of
State and hangs in the American Embassies in Athens, Sao Paulo, Genevea, and New York City.
But it is Nantucket he calls home.
Ground Shipping:
Most purchases are shipped to arrive within 5 to 7 business days of receipt of the order.
Sorry, but we do not ship to P.O. or APO Boxes at this time.
All orders from our inventory are shipped via UPS Ground. Furniture & Area Rug orders will be drop-shipped by our partners.
Expedited Shipping:
All orders placed before 12pm Monday-Friday will be shipped out the same day. Orders placed after 12pm Monday-Friday will be shipped out the morning of the next business day. Orders placed on Saturday, Sunday or holidays will be shipped the next business day.
This item is available for free on-island delivery & curbside pickup.
Returns & Exchanges:
If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, we will gladly offer you an exchange or refund of the merchandise price within 30 days of receipt of product. To begin a return, please visit https://returns.nantucketlooms.com/. Please note, that a standard label fee of $12.95 will be applied to your refund, unless the item received is incorrect or damaged. Original shipping charges are non-refundable, unless the item received is incorrect or damaged.
