Ken Elliott Fine Art Newsletter: March 2026

 

March News: “Art is something that makes you breathe a new kind of happiness.” Anni Albers Photo: National Gallery of Art Anni’s words capture that rare moment when art quietly opens a door inside us. I find that sensation often in the work of others, and recently my own oil painting, Going That Way, gave me that same feeling when I wrapped it up. It was one of those days that reminds me why I love being an artist. Ken Coming up in April, the Making it Fine Art Workshop for 2026, Fri - Sun, April 24-26. in Castle Rock, CO (Denver Metro.) It will be a small group, very personalized and open to only 5 artists with 3 openings left. We always have a great time and breakthroughs are made here! Sign up here   Workshop flyer Note that I host day-long 'paint alongs' for $50 where we are both painting separately and we huddle for problem solving as well as multi-day, immersive personal classes. The use of my paints are included. Send me an email if you are interested... It's very informative, casual and with a focus on problem solving. Breakthroughs are made here...very illuminating and fun!  email Ken Large canvases have been completed lately and a variety of new works are in progress. I love getting into the studio each day, it's a joyful and colorful playground. Ken

New Works: Going that Way Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches $6650 framed Exhibiting: Dominique Boisjoli Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM About this oil Green Canopy Oil on canvas, 48  x 72 inches Exhibiting: Sorelle Gallery, Westport, Connecticut $13,500 framed About this oil Patterns at the Lake Exhibiting at the Breckenridge Gallery, Breckenridge, CO. $4400 framed About this oil Brights Merging Oil on panel, 16 x 16 inches Exhibiting: Dominique Boisjoli Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM In the studio, $2150 framed About this oil Grateful Notices: All in the Glow Oil on canvas, 48 x 48 in. Exhibited: Saks Galleries, Denver Private collection, Los Angeles, CA About this oil Clouds Reward Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches Exhibited: Dominique Boisjoli Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM Available Works: Radiant Landscape Oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches Exhibiting: Meridian Art Consulting, Boston, MA About this oil Dusk Approaching Oil on canvas, 48 x 30 inches Exhibiting: Arden’s Gallery, Houston, TX About this oil Workshops and Mentoring Sessions: What would your work look like if you painted with more confidence and more of yourself in every stroke? These My Workshops and Mentoring Sessions are for artists ready to go deeper. We'll work on composition, color, and the kind of authenticity that makes a painting unforgettable. Because every artist's journey is different, each session is shaped around where you are and where you want to go. Whether you're pushing through a block or building real momentum, this is where that happens. Find your next artistic breakthrough, explore the workshop info here. 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 Sunset in Orange and Pink Study, oil on panel, 16 x 16 Exhibiting: Arden’s Gallery, Houston, TX $1,850 unframed 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

Making it Fine Art Workshop Fri - Sun, April 24-26

Fri - Sun, April 24-26, Castle Rock, CO (Denver Metro)

Open to 5 artists   3 spaces available

Information and sign up   Workshop flyer

Ken will discuss strategies for creating better artworks with a variety of common and creative tools. The workshop will focus on concepts for making better starts, compelling artworks, going to new places in your work, and how to make fine art. They will use informative videos and pass on strategies, some not the literature, but handed down from the very best teachers.

 

Together, we will be going deeper into the how-to of making more appealing artworks with a variety of ideas and tools. After the day's sessions, the group is invited to further discussions and dinner. After the Sunday session, Ken will present Photoshop techniques for taking your works to the next level and creating better pathways for finishing your artworks. You will be given a simplified Photoshop guide and have access to a large, digital photo file of over 2000 inspiring artworks.

 

Ken will demonstrate painting using oil and pastels, if requested. In addition to making art works, Ken will talk about business and promotion, necessary tools for success in the marketplace.

There will be serious discussions, laughs, and your questions with more continuing after class hours. We will all come away with new tools to take your art to the next level. Ample time will be given to live problem solving, daily critiques and creative options.