Culinary Muses to Inspire Your Cooking Renowned for his classic surf art and urban street scenes, artist Ken Auster brings his bold and dynamic signature style into the kitchen. His favorite Italian restaurant inspired him to paint chefs. “I’m interested in the light and shadows created by the working chefs, and it allows me to add a storyline to the scene. In addition, restaurants conjure up good times,” Auster says. A charming suite of three canvases to inspire your favorite cook or connoisseur in their own kitchen.