Workshop Information / In the Studio: June 28, 2016

It's an interesting day in the studio with these three oils in progress.

On the easel is a 3 x 5' lake scene variation, above left a 4 x 5' canvas in the Saccade series and a 40 x 40 inch orange landscape. All of these are very close to completion and it is a real pleasure to add the final touches.

However, anything can happen before they are finished and drastic changes can occur in order to improve the artworks.

Currently there are 6 other canvases in progress and I'll be making new starts this week.


I just held my Making it Fine Art / Advanced Strategies class in Steamboat Springs, CO to a full room. There were some big successes and the artists are on track to make big leaps in their works.

More workshops are coming up:

Castle Rock, CO (Ken's Studio, Denver metro)

Sat and Sun, October 15-16 9:30 - 5pm
Flyer and complete info

Open to artists desiring new tools and strategies for creating fine art. This is an indoor, two-day workshop limited to 6 participants.  one space left
$390 per person payable to Ken Elliott or register on the website

Castle Rock, CO (Ken's Studio, Denver metro)
Spring 2017  date to be announced

Saturday 9:30 - 4pm and Photoshop session after dinner, 5-8pm; Sun, October 15-16 9:30 - 5pm

Making it Fine Art Workshops / Advanced Strategies 2 1/2-Day
Limited to 6 artists, $390 per person payable to Ken Elliott. Register online on the Workshop page

Open to artists in all media. This is a new, advanced version of Ken's Making it Fine Art Workshop. We will be going deeper into making better and more appealing artworks with a variety of strategies. After dinner, I will also show you Photoshop techniques Saturday evening for taking your works to the next level and creating better pathways for finishing your artworks. You will be given a Photoshop guide and have access to a large photo file of over 1500 inspiring artworks.
Flyer / complete info

Massachusetts
Marshfield, Spring 2017
Making it Fine Art Workshops / Advanced Strategies 2 1/2-Day
Sponsored by the North River Arts Society
Register by contacting Peggy Bruno 781-837-8091

Open to artists in all media. This is a new, advanced version of Ken's Making it Fine Art Workshop. We will be going deeper into making better and more appealing artworks with a variety of strategies. After dinner, I will also show you Photoshop techniques Saturday evening for taking your works to the next level and creating better pathways for finishing your artworks. You will be given a Photoshop guide and have access to a large photo file of over 1500 inspiring artworks.

I hope to see you there!
Ken

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Just Fun: Prague Sculpture / 42 Rotating Layers Make up a Must See Surreal Sculpture

photo: Jindřich Nosek

Artist David Černý created a 45-ton rotating sculpture of Franz Kafka's head, which faces City Hall in Prague. video link above

Hidden within a busy shopping centre in Prague you'll find one of the most surreal sculptures you've ever seen depicting the head of famous writer Franz Kafka. This is the work of Czech artist David Cerny who's well known for his mesmerizing kinetic installations and although 42 independently driven layers of stainless steel moving in motion looks impressive, the sculpture also has a far deeper meaning.

The constant movement of Kafka's head also reflects the severe self doubt that the writer suffered with throughout most of his life. With 45 tons of steel used in total to create this incredible kinetic artwork watching it in motion really is quite amazing.

More photos and video from Blaze Press

June 2016 Newsletter

June News: Summer is going wonderfully with exhibits, workshops and travel. There are new artworks, a large commission was just delivered, two upcoming exhibits and three workshops coming up. I hope to see you at one of these events soon! Ken Exhibiting in June: I will be participating in the Cherry Creek Art Festival July 2-4, 9-5 at the gallery. Please stop by and enjoy our exhibit and the festival. 2830 E. 3rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206  map view my originals and giclees in the exhibit Installing the show at the Art Gym, Denver My group show at the Art Gym opens Thursday June 23 with my fellow Expand Artists, 5-8 pm. Our show is titled Expand / Experimental. with artists Victoria Eubanks, Janice McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh, Mary Williams and myself. Check out our exhibit and tour this amazing 17,000 sq. ft. of rentable, creative workspace for Denver artists. Location: 1460 Leyden St., (at Colfax) Denver, CO 80220 map Exhibiting in July: I will be in Texas for a group show Saturday, July 23 at the Arden's Gallery, Houston. Join us in their redesigned space at 1631 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006 map Workshops: Take your work to new heights. These workshops will focus on strategies for making better paintings, going to new places in your work and making fine art. Please inquire   all workshop info Steamboat Springs, CO Making it Fine Art Workshop / Advanced Strategies Sat and Sun, June 25-26, 9-4pm. This class is almost full, so call the Center to secure your place. Flyer and complete info Open to artists in all media desiring new tools and strategies for creating fine art. This new, advanced version of Ken's Making it Fine Art Workshop is limited to 12 participants. $390 per person payable to the Center for Visual Arts. Call the Center to register: 970-846-7062 Castle Rock, CO (Denver metro) Making it Fine Art Workshop Sat and Sun, August 20-21  9:30 - 5pm  filled Open to artists at all skill levels and media. An indoor, two-day workshop limited to 6 participants. $390 per person. Let me know if you need help with transportation and accomidations. Flyer and complete info    register online here Making it Fine Art / Advanced Strategies 2-day Workshops in Marshfield, MA Sept 10-11 and Falmouth, MA Sept 17-18 These groups are now taking registrations. It is an amazing time of the year to be on the East coast and I hope to see you there! We will be going deeper into making better and more appealing artworks with a variety of strategies. I will also show you Photoshop techniques for taking your works to the next level and creating better pathways for finishing your artworks.complete info and registration Making it Fine Art / Pastel Colorado Springs, Colorado September 23 and 24, 2016 9:45 am - 4:30 pm Sponsored by the Pikes Peak Pastel Society Complete info / flyer   registration form Castle Rock, CO (Ken's Studio, Denver metro) Sat and Sun, October 15-16 9:30 - 5pm Flyer and complete info 4 spots left Great things happen in these Fine Art Classes with information that will last for a lifetime. New Works: Lake Palette Oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches Art Gym, Denver sold More about Lake Palette and how is was made on my blog Grateful Notices: Gold Progressions III Oil on panel, 24 x 24 inches sold by Mirada Fine Arts, Indian Springs, CO (Denver metro), Private collection Currently Exhibiting: Haze in the Distance II Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches Mirada Fine Arts, Indian Springs, CO (Denver metro)  $6650 framed More about Haze in the Distance II on my blog At the Denver International Airport Should you find yourself at the Denver Airport, take the time to view my work and those of my gifted Expand artists / collogues reproduced in the Main Terminal. You will see the images between the baggage claim areas and behind the car rental counters. This “Here to There” themed display was curated by the DIA Art and Culture Program. The airport desired more color in the main terminal spaces and happily, we were allowed to use it as our playground. Many thanks to my fellow artists and everyone that made this possible! Our EXPAND artist group is comprised of five artists from the Denver metro area: Victoria Eubanks, Janice McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh, Mary Williams and myself. Making it Fine Art Workshop in Boulder, CO March 2016 Publications: A Survey of Paintings and Prints at the PACE Center with works in oils, pastels and monotypes. This exhibition catalog can be purchased online here. 30 color pages and text by the artist. $10 plus $4 postage. Ken Elliott American Landscapes coffee table book: This large coffee table book reprises 25 years of my works in oil, pastel, monotype, etching and collage.Large, coffee table hardback version, 11 x 13 inches, 94 color pages with essays. Book and a signed giclee print of the cover image: $150 or just order the book for $115. Also available as an iBook / download on Apple devices for $9.99. You can preview the complete book and how to order your electronic or hardback versions from my website. My Blog, For the Color Want to follow along in my studio? Come across some interesting art bits and intriguing posts from elsewhere? Check out my artist's blog: For the Color and on the right of the blog under Followers, click Join this Site. Right now you can view vintage videos of Renoir, Degas, a Piet Mondrian video montage, comments about my works and observations about museum artworks from some recent trips. View my newest artworks: This monthly newsletter is the best way to stay up to date with my new works and events. You can also follow me on Facebook and go more in depth with my blog, For the Color. To view the total of my works in all media and in all my galleries, go to www.kenelliott.com Thank you, Ken Contact Ken 303-995-1611 email website Art Blog: For the Color Sign up for this monthly newsletter Image top: Lake Palette Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches (cropped here) American Art Collector Magazine: "Elliott's canvases display the strikingly vivid modern hues in which he chooses to render his contemporary landscapes."  Southwest Art Magazine:  Although his paintings loosely reference photographs and plein-air sketches, they refuse to exist within the confines of already-prescribed images. Rather, they stand independent of any specific place or time, the fulfilled pursuits of the artist’s visual and intellectual explorations. Elliott wields color boldly, creating sizzling, vibrant shapes that are at once kinetic and placid, grounded in unifying illumination, and focused compositions. He has a fascination with line structure as well, believing that “edges empower colors.”  Private Lessons: I have really enjoyed giving private lessons over the years. It is casual, focused and fun. There will be a big result in your approach to making fine art and clarity on your career strategies. Give me a call and we'll discuss what works best for you. Lodging and transportation can be provided for the Castle Rock Workshops. What they are Saying: "I can't thank you enough for coming to Boulder! Thank you for your clear eye, your hard work, your beautiful color and your careful feedback. I'm now a different Painter...maybe a different person? I loved the weekend. And I can't wait until we get to soak up your love for the work, for Wolf Kahn, for COLOR -- yet again (note that I'm greedy). You are an amazing addition to our lives." M. "Thank you so much for lighting up our lives and our paintings at this past weekend’s workshop! I loved hearing about your time with Wolf Kahn, your thoughts on painting, the beautiful demo, and of course the great feedback you provided us on our own paintings. You really reignited my desire to paint freely. Thanks also for your generosity in sharing the numerous links. I hope to spend another weekend painting with you sometime soon." B.H. "Thank you for the workshop! It was a great two days. You are an amazing host and instructor, (two things that don’t always work together). You pulled something from each of us and it was wonderful to be a part of it. Thanks to the moon and back," V. "Thank you Ken. It was a wonderment! I learned so much." Kathy "I so enjoyed meeting you and being part of the workshop. You got me on fire!!!!!" Ed "Wow! My weekend of private lessons was fabulous! While I was there I stepped into a whole new world that my soul was calling for. Wonderful conversations, a beautiful time with great art everywhere and artistic success!" Kate "It was a fabulous workshop! I know we all had a lot of fun and really enjoyed having you here. We would love to have you come back again next year!" Donna "Just wanted to thank you again for a very inspiring, informative, and fun workshop. I worked LARGE today!" Maxene "Thank you for all your inspiration!" Deb "Thanks SO VERY MUCH, Ken, for such a fun, informative, and energetic workshop. Your enthusiasm is contagious. What a wonderful weekend!!" Christine "When I signed up for a painting workshop, who knew that it would be so much more.Thank you Ken. For your kindness, generosity of spirit, and sharing your knowledge and skill of painting with us. Thank you to everyone for making our time together a magical weekend which will be cherished. Fortunately the universe provided me with what I needed, whether I knew it or not." Linda "Love the class, you are a great teacher!" Betsy "I feel so enriched and on fire to paint big and glowing colors. If you ever get a chance to study with Ken Elliott, I highly recommend him. If you need help getting to his workshops just read his book Manifesting 123" Francine " Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest SHARE THIS EMAIL

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New Work: Lake Palette, oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches

Lake Palette  oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches

Note: Ken has a number of workshops scheduled this year. Complete info


I am always drawn to the calming interaction of land and water at the lake. This oil was made from a photo and it contained considerably more detail - nice to have it, but the point of the oil is simplicity.

Rather than use the colors of the photo, I opted for a tranquil, blue effect. There are a lot of blues here and they are limited to certain parts of the painting in order to preserve their power and unique effect.

It took a lot of tweaking to bring it all together. The pinks at the foreground went in first, an off-balance move to set things in motion, a small risk.

Once the oil began to take shape, lights and darks were increased for depth and interest. Just a touch of green and the red/darks provided a sense of realism to the right land form, setting it apart from the etheric left side. From there it was a matter of setting up the various blues, some receding, others glowing to bring the oil to life.

In the end, the aquas slightly glimmering in the water and the yellow / purple sky in the far distance lift the somber blue mood and allow the eye to move through the scene.

On Collecting Art

By Ken Elliott

Pierre Bonnard Le Bain, lithograph

I read a blog post this week about Starting an Art Collection by Invaluable, and it got me thinking about my own approach.

One of my earliest memories was a reproduction of a snow scene oil in my grandmothers living room when I was 3 years old.

I still remember two large, framed prints that my mother bought for my childhood home, one being a Corot.

In what was surely fated, years later I began working at a series of very good frame shops and became acquainted with very good works of art. Later I got into the gallery business with two other young guys, fully immersing me into the art business.

I began to buy art when I was working in the frame shops. The feeling I got from acquiring an appealing work of art was more rewarding than furniture or clothing purchases. I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but the artworks were adding something to the room and my well-being.

Budget was a big factor in my apartment days but art comes in a lot of forms and being resourceful, I stretched a printed fabric onto a 4’ square frame. It was the biggest work of ‘art’ on the wall at that point and it just made the room, all for $35.

Later I purchased my first oil painting. It was about 18 x 12, a vertical of delicate, tall grass. I was struck by how it was painted and just had to have it. The price was right - $85.

I recall my dad coming by and remarking on it. He asked what I paid for it and when I told him, he was pretty surprised at how expensive it was. I felt proud to have done something beyond the norm that day. Years later he asked me about the price of a large oil by a very well-known painter. I told him he really didn’t want to know and we had a good laugh about it.

Once I got into the gallery business in Houston with two colleagues, my collecting became more serious. I began to study prints by early masters and 20th century Americans. As young gallery dealers, we needed to be better informed about the works we were exhibiting so we could better inform and create knoweldegable collectors. We studied, purchased books for our clients and followed the auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. It was glamorous and fun as our research and collecting expanded, helping others do the same.

Years earlier, a marvelous collector began mentoring me and gave me an important piece of wisdom. He said there two kinds of art: decorative and historical.

It provided me a roadmap, a basis for collecting a variety of things. I also learned along the way to just buy what you like.

Having that historical / decorative reference has been very helpful to me throughout the years. I'm less likely to spend a lot of money on something that just catches the eye or appeals to me in a decorative way. I'll save serious money for something that really thrills me or for an important artwork.

When collected objects are gathered in a room or home, they naturally fit together because they reflect the collector’s interests while stimulating the mind and creating comfort. I also like that each piece has a story and place in time. Many times the acquisition is every bit as interesting as the artwork: how it was obtained or tied to a special event or place.

As an artist, I keep some of my own works along the way. These works have a value to me because they represent important breakthroughs. It represents the best I could do at the time and I like having those creative landmarks as a reference - they keep the bar high. I’m always aspiring to do better and these works urge me forward.

Acquiring the works of others also brings something new and precious into the home. Extraordinary objects amaze and thrill the collector as well as the viewers.

Pleasure comes not from the price but from the experience of something new, the acquisition of mystery, beauty or even outrage for your space. You can capture the moment of creation itself.

Living with works of art is enriching on many levels, one of my favorites being when the artwork reveals a secret of its creation. What a marvelous gift from the artist, a timeless joy for the viewer.

Art lasts. We know Degas, but not the Mayor of Paris at the time.
Gather a bit of creation, something timeless and bring it home with you.

Ken Elliott is an artist and writer living in Colorado.
Fine Art Website
His award winning book Manifesting 123 and you don't need #3 website

Just Fun: Manhattan Office Workers Start a Post-it War, and Stick With It

from the N.Y Times May 17, 2016

By RICK ROJASMAY 17, 2016

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Sticky-note displays in the windows of 200 Hudson Street in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, the result of a friendly back-and-forth between firms. CreditChang W. Lee/The New York Times 

In a noisy and bustling stretch of Lower Manhattan, where cabdrivers blare their horns and pedestrians scurry by with laser focus, people have places to be, it seems, and are disinclined to waste any time getting there.

But every so often, someone walking along Canal Street glances upward and pauses. And then pulls out a phone to take a picture.

On Tuesday, the windows of the office buildings on both sides of the street, near the Holland Tunnel, were covered in sticky notes, recreating Marge and Maggie from “The Simpsons” and a Superman logo that stood as tall as an entire floor. There was a homage to Prince, his symbol depicted in purple Post-its. And there were cheekier messages and references to memes as well: “5pm yet?” and “Bye Felicia.”

The creations are the result of a friendly back and forth between the firms, mostly advertising and marketing companies, on opposite sides of Canal Street.

“Wow, that’s funny,” said Alexa Catania, 19, who stopped when a mosaic of a white ghost against a yellow background caught her eye; she thought she and her friend had stumbled across the offices of Snapchat on their way to lunch. “I was trying to figure out what it was.”

“Only in New York,” her friend Gerald J. Ruland said, as Ms. Catania snapped a picture.

The whole thing started last week, when “Hi” appeared in a window in the building at 75 Varick Street on the north side of Canal. Across the street, in the offices of the advertising company Havas Worldwide, at 200 Hudson Street, someone responded with “Sup.”

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Workers have recreated Maggie and Marge Simpson, above, as well as logos and memes. There’s also a purple homage to Prince.CreditChang W. Lee/The New York Times 

“That’s how simply things can start, with a little ‘Hi,’” said Toygar Bazarkaya, the chief creative officer for the Americas at Havas Worldwide.

It blossomed quickly from there, with workers sketching out designs and using scores and scores of the adhesive notes in a range of colors to create their displays, many of which have grown far more sophisticated than the initial text-message shorthand.

“It’s cool to see it evolve over six floors,” Jeremy Pagano, who works in account services for an ad company on the north-side building, said while taking a smoke break outside.

“It has really come to life,” his co-worker Angela Donza said.

The back and forth has generated lots of attention on social media, with hundreds of pictures posted on Twitter and Instagram, with hashtags like #CanalNotes and #PostItWar. Even the maker of Post-it notes caught wind of it and has sent the companies involved briefcases packed with a variety of notes in different colors.

Inside the offices, workers have found it exciting to watch everything unfold.

“It’s definitely surprising,” said Kristina Bostley, an editorial manager for Biolumina, a pharmaceutical advertising agency in the building on the north side. “We never really know what they’re planning, and they don’t know what we’re planning.”

It seems unclear where the competition is headed. It started organically, Mr. Bazarkaya said, and he hopes it continues that way. It has been a fun way for workers to have another outlet for their creativity — after work, during lunch or in the occasional lulls during the day, of course.

“We have a day job,” he said.

May Newsletter, 2016

Sign up for this monthly newsletter May News: The new two months are filled with a number of exciting events with exhibits, workshops, private lessons and a lecture. In between I'll be working on new artworks and commissions. I hope to see you at one of these events soon. May Exhibits: Mirada Gallery one-man show through May 30 My one-person exhibition is currently showing at the Mirada Gallery, Denver Metro through May 30. If you can't get by to see the exhibit in person you can view it here. I am also part of a group show opening this Thursday May 19 at the Cherry Creek Fine Art Gallery in Denver, 5-7pm.  view the exhibit Lecture / Pastel Demonstration: Saturday, May 21, I'll be doing a pastel demonstration for the Pastel Society of Colorado, Western Slope Chapter in Grand Junction, Colorado, 1-3 pm. Location: Bray Education Center, 637 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Exhibiting in June: A A group show at the Art Gym Friday, June 3 with my fellow Expand Artists 5-8 pm. Our show is titled Expand / Experimental. Check out our exhibit and tour this amazing 17,000 sq. ft. of rentable, creative workspace for Denver artists. Location: 1460 Leyden St., (at Colfax) Denver CO 80220 map Exhibiting in July: I will be in Texas for a group show Saturday, July 23 at the Arden's Gallery, Houston. Join us in their redesigned space at 1631 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006  map Workshops: Take your work to new heights. These workshops will focus on strategies for making better paintings, going to new places in your work and making fine art. Please inquire   all workshop info Steamboat Springs, CO Making it Fine Art Workshop / Advanced Strategies Sat and Sun, June 25-26, 9-4pm. This class is almost full, so call the Center to secure your place.  Flyer and complete info Open to artists in all media desiring new tools and strategies for creating fine art. This is new, advanced version of Ken's Making it Fine Art Workshop. This is an indoor, two-day workshop limited to 12 participants. $390 per person payable to the Center for Visual Arts. Call the Center to register: 970-846-7062 Castle Rock, CO (Denver metro) Making it Fine Art Workshop Sat and Sun, August 20-21  9:30 - 5pm  filled Open to artists at all skill levels and media. An indoor, two-day workshop limited to 6 participants. $390 per person. Let me know if you need help with transportation and accomidations. Flyer and complete info    register online here Making it Fine Art 3-day Workshops in Marshfield, MA Sept 9-11 and Falmouth, MA Sept 16-18 These groups are now taking registrations. It is an amazing time of the year to be on the East coast and I hope to see you there!  complete info and registration Great things happen in these Fine Art Classes with information that will last for a lifetime. New Works: The Red Foothills Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches Mirada Fine Arts, Indian Springs, CO (Denver metro) Steamboat Springs, CO $5250 framed At the Denver International Airport Should you find yourself at the Denver Airport, take the time to view my work and those of my gifted Expand artists / collogues reproduced in the Main Terminal. You will see the images between the baggage claim areas and behind the car rental counters. This “Here to There” themed display was curated by the DIA Art and Culture Program. The airport desired more color in the main terminal spaces and happily, we were allowed to use it as our playground. Many thanks to my fellow artists and everyone that made this possible! Our EXPAND artist group is comprised of five artists from the Denver metro area: Victoria Eubanks, Janice McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh, Mary Williams and myself. Making it Fine Art Workshop in Boulder, CO March 2016 Publications: A Survey of Paintings and Prints at the PACE Center with works in oils, pastels and monotypes. This exhibition catalog can be purchased online here. 30 color pages and text by the artist. $10 plus $4 postage. Ken Elliott American Landscapes coffee table book: This large coffee table book reprises 25 years of my works in oil, pastel, monotype, etching and collage.Large, coffee table hardback version, 11 x 13 inches, 94 color pages with essays. Book and a signed giclee print of the cover image: $150 or just order the book for $115. Also available as an i-book / download on Apple devices for $9.99. You can preview the complete book and how to order your electronic or hardback versions from my website. My Blog, For the Color Want to follow along in my studio? Come across some interesting art bits and intriguing posts from elsewhere? Check out my artist's blog: For the Color and on the right of the blog under Followers, click Join this Site. Right now you can view vintage videos of Renoir, Degas, a Piet Mondrian video montage, comments about my works and observations about museum artworks from some recent trips. View my newest artworks: This monthly newsletter is the best way to stay up to date with my new works and events. You can also follow me on Facebook and go more in depth with my blog, For the Color. To view the total of my works in all media and in all my galleries, go to www.kenelliott.com Thank you, Ken

Contact Ken 303-995-1611 email website Art Blog: For the Color Sign up for this monthly newsletter Image top: Saccades III Oil on canvas 36 x 60 inches Photographed at the Mirada Gallery opening (cropped here) American Art Collector Magazine: "Elliott's canvases display the strikingly vivid modern hues in which he chooses to render his contemporary landscapes."  Southwest Art Magazine:  Although his paintings loosely reference photographs and plein-air sketches, they refuse to exist within the confines of already-prescribed images. Rather, they stand independent of any specific place or time, the fulfilled pursuits of the artist’s visual and intellectual explorations. Elliott wields color boldly, creating sizzling, vibrant shapes that are at once kinetic and placid, grounded in unifying illumination, and focused compositions. He has a fascination with line structure as well, believing that “edges empower colors.”  Private Lessons: I have really enjoyed giving private lessons over the years. It is casual, focused and fun. There will be a big result in your approach to making fine art and clarity on your career strategies. Give me a call and we'll discuss what works best for you. Lodging and transportation can be provided for the Castle Rock Workshops. What they are Saying: "I can't thank you enough for coming to Boulder! Thank you for your clear eye, your hard work, your beautiful color and your careful feedback. I'm now a different Painter...maybe a different person? I loved the weekend. And I can't wait until we get to soak up your love for the work, for Wolf Kahn, for COLOR -- yet again (note that I'm greedy). You are an amazing addition to our lives." M. "Thank you so much for lighting up our lives and our paintings at this past weekend’s workshop! I loved hearing about your time with Wolf Kahn, your thoughts on painting, the beautiful demo, and of course the great feedback you provided us on our own paintings. You really reignited my desire to paint freely. Thanks also for your generosity in sharing the numerous links.  I hope to spend another weekend painting with you sometime soon." B.H. "Thank you for the workshop! It was a great two days. You are an amazing host and instructor, (two things that don’t always work together). You pulled something from each of us and it was wonderful to be a part of it. Thanks to the moon and back," V. "Thank you Ken. It was a wonderment! I learned so much." Kathy "I so enjoyed meeting you and being part of the workshop. You got me on fire!!!!!" Ed "Wow! My weekend of private lessons was fabulous! While I was there I stepped into a whole new world that my soul was calling for. Wonderful conversations, a beautiful time with great art everywhere and artistic success!" Kate "It was a fabulous workshop! I know we all had a lot of fun and really enjoyed having you here. We would love to have you come back again next year!" Donna "Just wanted to thank you again for a very inspiring, informative, and fun workshop. I worked LARGE today!" Maxene "Thank you for all your inspiration!" Deb "Thanks SO VERY MUCH, Ken, for such a fun, informative, and energetic workshop. Your enthusiasm is contagious. What a wonderful weekend!!" Christine"When I signed up for a painting workshop, who knew that it would be so much more. Thank you Ken. For your kindness, generosity of spirit, and sharing your knowledge and skill of painting with us. And thank you to everyone for making our time together a magical weekend which will be cherished. Fortunately the universe provided me with what I needed, whether I knew it or not." Linda "Love the class, you are a great teacher!" Betsy "I feel so enriched and on fire to paint big and glowing colors. If you ever get a chance to study with Ken Elliott, I highly recommend him. If you need help getting to his workshops just read his book Manifesting 123" Francine " Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest SHARE THIS EMAIL