September Newsletter, 2025

 

September News: The final test of a painting, does the painter’s emotion come across? Franz Klein That is the point of the two new images shown this month. The original idea came from a photo of a hillside, shot on a hazy, overcast day with very little color. After many attempts, what began to come through wasn't the accuracy of the scene at all. Instead, it was about how the painting could go much further than representation and that's when the bold, emotional ideas took hold.  Offering the last, Making it Fine Art Workshop of the Year These classes are a spirited place where we all contribute to the idea of expanding as artists. The workshops inspire me too and now it's time to take all the enthusiasm and put it to canvas! If you’d like to jump in, join me for the Making it Fine Art Workshop in Castle Rock, CO (Denver Metro) from October 3 - 5. There is only one spot left, so don’t wait too long to register!   Workshop flyer  More information and registration  Workshop flyer Here are photos from some of the Making it Fine Art Workshops this year. My heartfelt thanks to all that attended and to the sponsors and organizers that made these workshops possible! From the April Workshop in Cincinnati From the July Workshop in Castle Rock, CO Also, I host day-long 'paint alongs' for $50 where we are both painting separately and we huddle for problem solving. The use of my paints are included. Send me an email if you are interested... It's very informative, casual and great fun. email Ken

New Works: Cadmium Running Through Oil on canvas, 36 x 60 inches Exhibiting: Dominique Boisjoli Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM $8500 framed About this oil Evening Color Exhibiting, Saks Galleries, Denver Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches About this oil Grateful Notices: Yellow Winds II Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches Exhibited: Sorelle Gallery, Westport, Connecticut Private collection About this oil Saccades VIII Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches Exhibited: Renjeau Gallery, Natick, MA Private collection About this oil Forest Light into Shade Oil on canvas, 48 X 48 inches, unframed Exhibited: Sorelle Gallery, Westport, Connecticut Private collection Formerly on loan: The U.S. Art for Embassies program. Installed in the Ambassadors Residence, Dushanbe, Tajikistan 3 minute video of Ken discussing Forest Light into Shade About this oil Saccades VIII Oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches framed Exhibited: Sorelle Gallery, Westport, Connecticut Private collection About this oil Insistent Yellows Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches Exhibited: Breckenridge Gallery, Breckenridge, CO Private collection About this oil Available Works: Purple Wood Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches Exhibiting: Boston Art, Boston, MA About this oil San Juan Island View Oil on linen, 24 x 36 inches Exhibiting: Dominique Boisjoli Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM $2450 framed About this oil Workshops and Mentoring Sessions: Take your work to new heights. My Workshops and Mentoring Sessions will focus on strategies for making better paintings, colorist tools, going to new places in your work and making fine art. We will be going deeper into making better and more appealing artworks with a variety of strategies and in some sessions, there will be time for Photoshop insights made easy. all workshop info Here's a video about what happens in the Group and Private Workshops Ken Elliott American Landscapes coffee table book: This large coffee table book reprises over 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: $160 or just order the book for $129. eBook versions available for Amazon Kindle Fire®, Apple iOS devices, and macOS computers for $14.99.You can preview the complete book and how to order your electronic or hardback versions from my website. View my newest artworks sign up for this newsletter here Tangerine Evening II Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches $7400 framed Exhibiting: Sorelle Gallery, Westport, Connecticut About this oil 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. To view the total of my works in all media and in all my galleries, go to www.kenelliott.com. Please pass this onto a friend and they can sign up for this newsletter here. Thank you, Ken Contact Ken 303-995-1611 email website Sign up for Ken's blog Sign up for this newsletter Image top: (cropped here) Cadmium Running Through Oil on canvas, 36 x 60 inches Exhibiting: Dominique Boisjoli Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM $8500 framed About this oil 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 and studio visits: I have really enjoyed giving private lessons individually or with groups over the years. It is casual, focused and fun. It is always a pleasure welcoming collectors into my studio, please email me a call to arrange a time. The workshops are very stimulating and you will see a big result in your approach to making fine art and clarity on your career strategies. Let's discuss what works best for you. What they are saying: One of the best artists and teachers I know. S. "I had a clue what might be in store for my friends, but it went WAY beyond. You have a real gift. What a FANTASTIC couple of days!!!’ L. "Your work shop was so inspirational for me. My mind is still spinning in a good way!!" D.  "I can't tell you how many compliments I am getting at the studio on both of the paintings!! This color palette is not my normal thing and I want to do more of it! Your class was a breath of fresh air!" Bridget "Thank you so much for the wonderful, thought compelling workshop. You rekindled my love for making art. Your enthusiasm is contagious and felt throughout the room. You set up a stimulating environment that provided continuous visual images and your generosity in sharing those photos was much appreciated. I found you to be humorous, supportive and kind. I would recommend you as an instructor to anyone who would like to take their art to the next level." 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!" K. "Thanks SO VERY MUCH, Ken, for such a fun, informative, and energetic workshop. Your enthusiasm is contagious. What a wonderful weekend!!" C. "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." "Love the class, you are a great teacher!" B. SHARE THIS EMAIL