by Grace Lucarelli | Aug 28, 2017 | Archive
Abstract Painting: Acrylics with Kevin Larkin
Fall dates TBA
Abstraction in painting allows the artist to communicate in often personal and impactful ways.
Explore abstract painting through an understanding of space, color, energy, tension, and form. Emphasis is placed on self- expression and developing a wholly personal style with individual instruction and critiques.
All levels.
” I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc.,because painting has a life of its own.”- Jackson Pollock
MATERIALS LIST:
- 4oz tubes (or larger) of acrylic paint.
All colors red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, black, etc.
- 2 tubes of white acrylic paint.
- 2 stretched canvases at least 18″ x 24″ ( the bigger the better)
- 2-4 medium size flat artist’s paint brushes
- plastic cups to mix paint and hold water
- masking tape
- paper towels
Any questions call Kevin at 516. 659. 4914
KEVIN LARKIN is a painter, actor, director and scenic designer
Kevin award-winning canvases have been exhibited regularly throughout the greater NY area. He has won awards from the Association of Graphic Artists, Print Magazine, The Art Directors Club and the Smithtown Township arts Council. His work has appeared in Print Magazine, The Art Directors Club and Long Island Pulse Magazine. His paintings were featured in a platform installation presented by New York City’s Manhattan Transit Authority at the Bronx Zoo/Pelham Parkway Station.
Solo exhibitions include Sanctuary Spaces and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City; Mills Pond House, H.T.A.L. Gallery, and B.J. Spoke Galleries on Long Island; and The Painted Bride in Philadelphia. Group exhibitions include VRT Gallery, Chase Manhattan Bank and the American Institute for Creative Living in New York City; the Ripe Art Gallery, Art League of Long Island, and the Mills Pond House on Long Island.
Kevin is the subject of Kevin Larkin: The Genuine Article, a monograph by Peter Josyph, and the essays Josyph and Larkin X-Men Of Art by Raymond Todd. Since 2002, Mr. Larkin has been a member of B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington, NY where he serves as the gallery’s vice president.
As a found member of Victory Repertory Theater, he has worked as an actor, director and production manager. Mr. Larkin has also had many years of set design experience both at Theater East Repertory and Victory Repertory Theatre.
Kevin received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1977. He has taught painting at the McBurney YMCA in Manhattan, The Huntington Art League, The Art League of Long Island, The Smithtown Township Arts Council, Oldfield Middle School, Mill Neck School for the Deaf and the Suffolk County Bosces III Gifted-Talented Institute. He has been a guest lecturer at Nassau Community College.
by Grace Lucarelli | Dec 27, 2014 | Archive
Spring Classes For Adults at the
THE ART GUILD
Register Now
WATERCOLOR – All Levels
Open to 8 students (adults)
8 Wednesdays: Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 15 22, 29, May 6, 13, & 20 • 9 am – noon
Fee: $320 Members/$350 Non-members
Watercolor is a truly diverse medium. Explore basic techniques of washes, learn wet on wet painting, glazing and dry brush methods. We will begin to understand the properties of pigments and when to use them properly. More advanced students will move beyond the basics, creating a series of more complex paintings and completing their own interpretations of projects presented in class. Watercolor is always challenging, fresh and new. No experience necessary, beginners welcome.
Instructor: Eileen Neville
CREATIVE ART WORKSHOP:
EXPLORE THE ARTIST WITHIN – ALL LEVELS
Open to 8 students (adults)
6 Thursdays: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 • 10 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $200 Members/$230 Non-members
Is your creativity knocking on the door to get out? Are you an artist who needs to experiment and play more? These relaxed, light-hearted and supportive classes for all levels are designed to open and expand your creative explorations. Using pens, mixed color media, collage and various other materials, participants will create beautiful artwork at each class. A desire to create and explore are the only pre-requisites. The creative themes will vary at each class. The only limits are your imagination and the paper’s edge! This class is ideal for the ultimate beginner as well as the very skillful.
Bring to first class: Your creative spirit & a 9×12 all-media sketchbook or art journal, black sharpie pens (fine point and ultra-fine point). Other materials will be discussed at each class.
Instructor: Lois Levy
OPEN STUDIO FOR PAINTERS
Up to 8 artists (adults)
6 Tuesdays: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 • 9:30 – 12:30pm
Fee: $90 Members/$120 Non-members
Join fellow artists in this is non-instructional studio class for artists working in oil or acrylic. Bring your own supplies and reference materials. Easels are available. Artists are responsible for their setup and cleanup.
Monitor: Kathy D’Amato-Smith
• Pre-registration is strongly recommended for all classes. In the event that a class is full, we will have a waiting list.
• Registration and placement in The Art Guild classes is on a first-come, first serve basis.
• Registration is valid only with payment in full.
• The Art Guild reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registration. If this does occur, you will be notified and a full refund will be issued.
• Registration cancellations made two (2) or more weeks prior to the start of class will receive a full refund.
• Registration cancellations made less than two (2) weeks prior to the start of class will incur a $25 cancellation fee.
• Registration cancellations made after the 1st class of a semester will incur a 25% fee for the class and a $25 cancellation fee.
• Absolutely no refunds after the second class of a semester.
• Membership is non-refundable.
• Instructors are subject to change without notification.
• The Art Guild will be closed during inclement weather based on the decision of The Art Guild. When possible, cancelled classes will be made up during the course of the semester.
• The Art Guild may use photographs or video that include you or your children for publicity or marketing purposes unless you deny permission in writing.
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by Grace Lucarelli | Aug 26, 2014 | Archive
WATERCOLOR I • BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
Ages 18-Adult, open to 8 students.
8 Wednesdays: Sept 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 9:00am-11:00pm
Fee: $ 240 Members/$270 Non-members.
Materials list available upon registration.
Watercolor is a truly diverse medium. Explore basic techniques of washes,
learn wet on wet painting, glazing and dry brush methods. We will begin to
understand the properties of pigments and when to use them properly.
Watercolor is always challenging, fresh and new. No experience necessary,
beginners welcome.
Instructor: Eileen Neville
Payment below
WATERCOLOR II • INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Ages 18-Adult, open to 8 students.
8 Wednesdays: Sept 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 11:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $240 Members/$270 Non-members.
Materials list available upon registration.
Continue using watercolor techniques of washes, wet on wet painting and
dry brush methods. We will move beyond the basics, creating a series of
more complex paintings. Completing our own interpretations of projects
presented in class. Some previous knowledge of watercolor recommended.
Instructor: Eileen Neville
