Eric Kunde paints botanical and figurative subjects in a style that is so realistic that it is "uncomfortable beauty", a term he uses to examine and expose a subject so that both its beauty and undesirable aspects are revealed as well as its vulnerability in being so scrutinized..
His works encompass many different styles, while always displaying a deep knowledge of traditional technique acquired through careful study of the old masters. The themes of beauty, memory, and subjective perception are ever present. Kunde's concern with paint handling accounts for the variety of his works. Large scale floral works that incorporate a strong sense of abstract composition, carefully rendered still-lifes that revel in their study of color and light, and diverse imagery culled from various media are approached with methods individual to each.
