The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will present the art exhibit Above Your Dreams, a collection of original oil paintings by Kevin A. Short, Feb. 6-May 11 at 113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190.

The exhibit showcases Short’s talent for capturing the fleeting beauty and power of sunlight through impressionist brushstrokes and rich color palettes, SBMM said.

“Short’s masterful use of light and color brings life to everyday moments, creating a deep connection between viewers and the natural world,” the Maritime Museum said.

“Kevin Short’s work beautifully captures the essence of light in a way that evokes emotion and reflection,” said SBMM curator Emily Falke. “His paintings remind us of the simple yet profound beauty in the world around us.”

“Above Your dreams is my invitation to all that flashes in the moment; that spectacular dazzling of light and color, which slakes our imagination long after the instant of experience,” said Short.

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Short began his artistic journey with a toy watercolor set and crayons, sketching on butcher paper spread across the kitchen floor, SBMM said.

His passion led him to formally study oil painting at the University of New Mexico, Pepperdine University, and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His connection to the Pacific Ocean, fostered through long days spent sailing, fishing, and surfing, profoundly influences his work.

The exhibit is sponsored by George H. and Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation; Mimi Michaelis; The June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust; and Wood-Claeyssens Foundation; Jesse D. Baker-Lorelli, and Donald C. Rizzo.

Admission to Short’s exhibit is included with general museum admission. For more, visit www.sbmm.org or call 805-962-8404.