From dentistry, to photography, to painting – SaddleBrooke artist shares his work

A view across the back lawn of flowering shrubs

A view across the back lawn of flowering shrubs

Experience the River is an example of one of Kent’s works of art.

Experience the River is an example of one of Kent’s works of art.

Kent Banta began his career as a dentist and, after spending time simulating nature and improving smiles, he turned to photography. He moved west, set out hiking and camping with his camera in tow. He added oil painting to his hobbies and used the colors he remembered from the scenery to enhance his paintings.