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Showing posts with label Pastel Society of Colorado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pastel Society of Colorado. Show all posts
Monday, May 16, 2016
May Newsletter, 2016
Monday, April 4, 2016
In the Studio: April 4, 2016
Here are some of the oils in progress from today.
At the upper left is a 4x5 oil that may be complete. It seems to be in good shape, but I've perched it on the wall to keep a close eye on it. The idea is to keep it fresh and not work on it just to stay busy. So far my 'dialogue' with the work tells me there isn't anything left to do.
Just below that on the floor, left is a 3 x 5 oil that was painted over a previous oil that came to a dead end. I kept that canvas around for about 3 years and this week I finally painted over it with a new idea. The composition sprang from the finished 24 x 24 oil on the floor, right. The 3 x 5 looks very spontaneous - it was, and I'm inclined do a few small things and declare it worth art!
On the easel is a recent theme that sprang from a pastel demonstration for the Colorado Pastel Society recently. This 36 x 36 oil represents a good start and once it dries for a few days, I'll eagerly continue it.
On the easel back right is a 30 x 48 oil that has been in progress for about a month. I'm just adding a few things from time to time and enjoying the incremental progress. It's so easy to overwork something like this (I can be the expert at that) so I'm much aware of avoiding that trap.
Now that I think of it, the entire studio is a representation of a number of good starts and overworking is nowhere to be seen.
This is the beauty of having a large number of works in progress because I never feel pressured to finish that One. There is always another start to make or another canvas that calls out for attention.
I'll be back in the studio again today to create more puzzles and bring some of these oils to completion.
Monday, November 30, 2015
New Pastels: Trees in Shadow, Winter and Yellows in Full
Here are two pastels that I began in my last workshop with the Colorado Pastel Society. These are simple compositions really but I made a real effort to push the color and complexity to create vibrancy and interest.
Both will be exhibiting at the Lone Tree Arts Center, CO with my fellow 'Expand Artists.'
Here are the exhibit details:
Group Show with the Expand Artists: Lone Tree Arts Center, CO
Artist's Reception: Saturday, December 5, 5-7pm
Both will be exhibiting at the Lone Tree Arts Center, CO with my fellow 'Expand Artists.'
Here are the exhibit details:
Artist's Reception: Saturday, December 5, 5-7pm
Running Dialogue with the "To Expand" group of artists exhibiting together again: Victoria Eubanks, Janice McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh, Mary Williams and Ken Elliott.
10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree CO. 80124 map
TREES IN SHADOW, WINTER
Pastel on sanded paper, 14 1/2 X 14 1/8 inches $850 unframed
YELLOWS IN FULL
10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree CO. 80124 map
TREES IN SHADOW, WINTER
Pastel on sanded paper, 14 1/2 X 14 1/8 inches $850 unframed
YELLOWS IN FULL
Pastel on sanded paper, 14 5/8 X 14 5/8 inches $850 unframed
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
New Work: Wood at the Lake II, oil on panel 24 x 24 / Two December exhibits
Wood at the Lake II
Wood at the Lake
Pastel on sanded paper, 15 1/2 x 14 inches
Sold, private collection
Wood at the Lake is the pastel I did as a demo for the Pastel Society of Colorado and it turned out to be the study for the 24 x 24 oil on panel. After I got the pastel home, I began the oil and almost finished it before bringing it to the Pastel Society Workshop the following weekend. The workshop was for oils and pastels, so I brought the unfinished oil along.
I got very close to the finish but kept making it too tight. It was illuminating to discuss and work on it wth the class, pointing out the problems and possible solutions.
Once the oil was in the studio I let it dry and with a very concentrated effort, I resolved the transition between the background and the left edge of the trees. I kept adding more complexity but not in an illustrative way. Both of these images are now available as limited edition giclee prints.
It is unusual for me to do an oil this small but it is part of a display for my upcoming exhibit in the Denver metro. I'll be in Houston for my one-man show on the same December 4 date.
Artist's Reception: Saturday, December 5, 5-7pm
Running Dialogue with the "To Expand" group of artists exhibiting together again: Victoria Eubanks, Janice McDonald, Carol Ann Waugh, Mary Williams and Ken Elliott.
10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree CO. 80124 map
One-Man Show: Arden's Gallery River Oaks, Houston
Artist's Reception, Saturday, December 5, 6-9pm
2143 Westheimer, Suite B, Houston, Texas 77098 map
A very large canvas of this image will be in the works soon.
My happy thanks to the buyer of the pastel!
Monday, November 16, 2015
New Pastel, Wood at the Lake and Workshop, Denver Metro, Nov. 21-22, 2015
Pastel on sanded paper, 15 1/2 x 14 inches
Sold, private collection
This is a pastel I did as a demo for the Pastel Society of Colorado. It was stimulating to work in front of a group of pastellists. Frankly, it came together slowly as I was discussing the process and digressing on other topics. But in the last few minutes, big moves were made and all came out well.
Sold, private collection
This is a pastel I did as a demo for the Pastel Society of Colorado. It was stimulating to work in front of a group of pastellists. Frankly, it came together slowly as I was discussing the process and digressing on other topics. But in the last few minutes, big moves were made and all came out well.
There are a few spaces left for my last 2015 workshop in the Denver Metro. The information follows below. I hope to see you there!
Ken
Sat - Sun, November 21-22
The Pastel Society of Colorado, sponsor
Workshop flyer and supply list
Location:
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Open to artists at all skill levels and media
An indoor, two-day workshop, 9-4 pm
Limited to 20 participants, $225 payable to the City of Lakewood.
Register online at http://www.Lakewood.org/Register
(keyword search Ken Elliott) or a much easier way by phone:
303-987-7845, workshop #379401-01
Sat - Sun, November 21-22
The Pastel Society of Colorado, sponsor
Workshop flyer and supply list
Location:
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Open to artists at all skill levels and media
An indoor, two-day workshop, 9-4 pm
Limited to 20 participants, $225 payable to the City of Lakewood.
Register online at http://www.Lakewood.org/Register
(keyword search Ken Elliott) or a much easier way by phone:
303-987-7845, workshop #379401-01
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Workshop: Sat - Sun, November 21-22 The Pastel Society of Colorado
Making it Fine Art Workshop, Marshfield, MA
This will be my last Making It Fine Art Workshop of 2015 and I am honored to be invited and sponsored by the Pastel Society of Colorado. I hope you can make it!
This will be an indoor, two-day workshop open to artists at all skill levels and in all media.
Because of the Society sponsorship, this workshop is over $100. less than the usual price.
In these Workshops new artistic paths are offered and strategies for making fine art. It is an inspirational weekend with information that will last you for a lifetime.
Sat - Sun, November 21-22
Making It Fine Art Workshop
Ken will demonstrate painting using oil and pastel. He will discuss the idea of making strong starts and keeping the way open for more interesting and dramatic finishes. Ken is a very hands-on teacher, so there will be some collaboration if you are open to it.
In addition to making art works, Ken will talk about business and promotion, which are necessary to be a successful artist in the marketplace.
There will be serious discussions, laughs, and your questions. We will all come away with new tools to take your art to the next level.
Attendees are invited to bring whatever they wish to paint with and work on. Bring works to start, works in progress, and finished works to evaluate. There will be a lot of conversation about the mental aspects of making good art by design and experiment. The mental aspect is the quickest way to get the breakthroughs to the next big success in your art. Ken will bring some finished works to share with the group.
People are saying:
"So, when my friend, Ken Elliott, told me he was co-teaching a workshop on color with Casey Klahn, I immediately said sign me up! Ken's work is simplified impressionist landscape with an emphasis on bold color like reds and yellows. Casey's work is influenced by the cloudy days of the northwestern part of the United States, and his paintings are simplified, abstracted landscapes. Casey uses subdued colors like blues and purples. Both artists' style and color sense are so dramatically different than mine that I knew I would be challenged by this workshop. And indeed I was! I have to smile when I see the work I produced in this workshop. It's so unlike my usual work."
Lee McVey website
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
"Thank you so much for including me in the wonderful weekend workshop at the Castle Rock Artist "Retreat" :D I found all of you to be a delight and am so happy to meet each of you! Ken, you are a wonderful teacher & inspiring person!! The one day with you in your B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L home & "artist sanctuary" was "exactly" what I needed on so many levels !!! Thank you for your generosity, great color sense, sharing of your artful knowledge & supply resources. I came away with a renewed art spirit and also w/ some new artistic ideas for applying paint to the canvas! Very inspiring indeed!
Jeannie Paty website
"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
"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
"You are so gracious. Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop and ALL that you shared. It was a great weekend."
Suzanne
"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 "
Great class Ken! Thank you for all the good tips and inspiration. So glad you came to Houston."
Kay
You are so gracious. Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop and ALL that you shared to inspire us. It was a great weekend in Alaska.
Suzanne
A good time was had by all! Thank you!
Barbara, Workshop organizer and attendee
It was a great work shop, I highly recommend Ken's workshops.
Scott
In these Workshops new artistic paths are offered and strategies for making fine art. It is an inspirational weekend with information that will last you for a lifetime.
Sat - Sun, November 21-22
Making It Fine Art Workshop
Pastel Society of Colorado, sponsor
Workshop flyer and supply list
Location:
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Open to artists at all skill levels and media
An indoor, two-day workshop, 9-4 pm
Limited to 20 participants, $225 payable to the City of Lakewood.
Register online: http://www.Lakewood.org/Register
(keyword search Ken Elliott) or a much easier way by phone:
303-987-7845, workshop #379401-01
Workshop flyer and supply list
Location:
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Open to artists at all skill levels and media
An indoor, two-day workshop, 9-4 pm
Limited to 20 participants, $225 payable to the City of Lakewood.
Register online: http://www.Lakewood.org/Register
(keyword search Ken Elliott) or a much easier way by phone:
303-987-7845, workshop #379401-01
In this workshop:
This workshop is open to artists are all skill levels. Ken will discuss strategies for creating better artworks with a variety of common and creative tools. The workshop will focus the strategies for making better paintings, going to new places in your work and how to make fine art. Much attention will be given to improving your own artworks and career.
This workshop is open to artists are all skill levels. Ken will discuss strategies for creating better artworks with a variety of common and creative tools. The workshop will focus the strategies for making better paintings, going to new places in your work and how to make fine art. Much attention will be given to improving your own artworks and career.
Ken will demonstrate painting using oil and pastel. He will discuss the idea of making strong starts and keeping the way open for more interesting and dramatic finishes. Ken is a very hands-on teacher, so there will be some collaboration if you are open to it.
In addition to making art works, Ken will talk about business and promotion, which are necessary to be a successful artist in the marketplace.
There will be serious discussions, laughs, and your questions. We will all come away with new tools to take your art to the next level.
Attendees are invited to bring whatever they wish to paint with and work on. Bring works to start, works in progress, and finished works to evaluate. There will be a lot of conversation about the mental aspects of making good art by design and experiment. The mental aspect is the quickest way to get the breakthroughs to the next big success in your art. Ken will bring some finished works to share with the group.
The feedback from the "Making it Fine Art" Workshops has been very positive. People are saying they are getting much more than they expected and for many, a real boost to their careers. Some have experienced tremendous breakthroughs.
People are saying:
"So, when my friend, Ken Elliott, told me he was co-teaching a workshop on color with Casey Klahn, I immediately said sign me up! Ken's work is simplified impressionist landscape with an emphasis on bold color like reds and yellows. Casey's work is influenced by the cloudy days of the northwestern part of the United States, and his paintings are simplified, abstracted landscapes. Casey uses subdued colors like blues and purples. Both artists' style and color sense are so dramatically different than mine that I knew I would be challenged by this workshop. And indeed I was! I have to smile when I see the work I produced in this workshop. It's so unlike my usual work."
Lee McVey website
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
"Thank you so much for including me in the wonderful weekend workshop at the Castle Rock Artist "Retreat" :D I found all of you to be a delight and am so happy to meet each of you! Ken, you are a wonderful teacher & inspiring person!! The one day with you in your B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L home & "artist sanctuary" was "exactly" what I needed on so many levels !!! Thank you for your generosity, great color sense, sharing of your artful knowledge & supply resources. I came away with a renewed art spirit and also w/ some new artistic ideas for applying paint to the canvas! Very inspiring indeed!
Jeannie Paty website
"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
"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
"You are so gracious. Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop and ALL that you shared. It was a great weekend."
Suzanne
"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 "
Great class Ken! Thank you for all the good tips and inspiration. So glad you came to Houston."
Kay
You are so gracious. Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop and ALL that you shared to inspire us. It was a great weekend in Alaska.
Suzanne
A good time was had by all! Thank you!
Barbara, Workshop organizer and attendee
It was a great work shop, I highly recommend Ken's workshops.
Scott
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