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Painting in Acrylics with Confidence and Freedom with Kirk Larsen

by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 30, 2020 | Homepage

Painting in Acrylics with Confidence and Freedom with Kirk Larsen

6 Wednesdays

September 16, 23, 30, October 7,14 & 21 • 1-4pm
$290 Members /$325 Non Members

*** Outdoor Classes are held in our Outdoor Classroom under a tent so that social distancing can be practiced. Face mask guidelines must be followed and tables will be cleaned between classes. Guidelines will be provided to all students upon registration.

Using Still life, landscape and figures as a point of departure, this class will explore the dynamics of using acrylics in both conventional and unconventional ways. The properties of acrylics range from watercolor-like to oil paint-like and can also be used graphically.

As one of the top plein air painters in the country, Kirk has spent a lifetime refining and adjusting his use of virtually all media to serve the artist in the most diverse and efficient way. Artists will work towards finishing in class painting exercises in single sessions, to build proficiency and control and supplement with a multiple session piece at home with in class feedback.and individual guidance.

One of the best qualities of acrylics is the ability to be manipulable and refine a piece in progress and learning how to let the paint do its part of the work (or play) can free up the artist’s creative flow. Adjusted for each person’s current skill, this fun, upbeat and unique class is based upon the KLM (Kirk Larsen Method) which accelerates the learning curve in art.

For early novice through professional artists.

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MATERIALS

Acrylic Class

Supplies:

Notebook and Pen (Can be a bound sketch book or spiral sketch book

Table Easel (if you prefer to work flat, bring a towel to protect the table)

Paints:

Ultramarine Blue

Cadmium Yellow or Equivalent

Hookers Green or Phalo Green

Bright Red or Cadmium Red Medium

Cadmium Orange or equivalent

Titanium White

Black

Optional Paints:

Phalo Blue

Yellow Ochre

Bright Green

Alizerin Crimson or equivalent

Brushes:

Natural Bristle or Synthetic Bristle

Flat: 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”

Round: #4, #6

Round soft: #4

Pallet Knife (1 or more)

Small spray bottle for misting (Spritzer – re-purposed clean spray bottle from cleaning products will suffice)

Paint rags and or paper towels

2 Water Containers (large yogurt or coffee can size)

Pallet, Pallet Paper or Plastic Plate

Clean take-out container with fitted lid for saving paint)

Substraits: (Canvas panels, Gesso Panels, or wood coated with flat white paint or primer)

3 11” X 14” or up to 16” X 20”

Additional Canvas: if you wish to work on a piece at home

5-10 Photos to work from

NOTE:

A NOTEBOOK IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS

BRUSHES AND PAINT COLORS ARE FLEXIBLE

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

ABOUT KIRK LARSEN

Recognized with over 169 awards for oils, acrylics, watercolor, sculpture, ice carving, murals, drawing, ink, mixed media and photography, Kirk Larsen is one of the most prolific artists on Long island. Nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top plein air painters, he is as well known for his nautical and maritime work.

Kirk has developed a teaching method that accelerates the learning curve in art, regardless of medium or subject. Having worked in virtually every form of art, his lively, upbeat and unique approach is designed to reduce the stress of learning, while increasing the indulgence in any medium.

Some recent exhibits and honors include… Modern masterpieces: 30 years of the Museum Purchase Award – Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea. Grand
Canyon Invitational Celebration of Art (plein air). 7th year Plein Air Easton (2020). N.O.A.P.S. (National oil & acrylic painters society) Best of America. American Society of Marine Artists –ASMA Invitational at Principle Gallery. Oil Painters of America (Signature Member). Virtuosos of the OPA, 2 Nationals, 3 Eastern Regionals, 2 Salon Shows. Homeland Security citation for art as public service, presented by Commandant Admiral Schultz, U.S.C.G (COGAP). Sketches in permanent collection at the Nassau County Museum of Fine Art. CAPA – Best Nocturne (2018) CAPA – Best Painters of Cape Anne Award (2019).

BFA in Art – School of Visual Arts. Former Professor – Parsons School of Design. HHS Artist in Residence Program – Workshops for art teachers K-12 and High School students (painting, drawing, pastels) Member Salmagundi Club –. Nominee for Poet Laurite – Nassau County. Film and TV Actor. Personal and Business Coach, Motivational Speaker and mentor

His work can be viewed at www.kirklarsenfineart.com.

REGISTER HERE:

Drawing for the Experienced Artist with Kirk Larsen

by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 29, 2020 | Homepage

Drawing for Experienced Artists

6 WEDNESDAYS

September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 & 21

9:30am – 12pm
$240 Members /$275 Non Members

*** Outdoor Classes are in our Outdoor Classroom under a tent so that social distancing can be practiced. Face mask guidelines must be followed and tables will be cleaned between classes. Guidelines will be provided to all students upon registration.

This course is for experienced artists to advance their drawing skills, enhance their confidence and efficiency.

Through demonstration, in-class exercises, and at-home practice (optional), the artist will learn to trust their line and embellish their visual accuracy and ability to translate what they see to paper or canvas.

In-classroom drills will help you to capture imagery, eliminate wasted lines, and also help each artist to find and enhance their artistic vocabulary. For the novice artist that already draws, right up to semi-professional & professional artists, this class can bring your acumen to that next level.

Working in pencil, pen, and charcoal additional media can be utilized. Adjusted for each person’s current skill, this fun, upbeat and unique class is based upon the KLM (Kirk Larsen Method) which accelerates the learning curve in art.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

ABOUT KIRK LARSEN

His work can be viewed at www.kirklarsenfineart.com.

REGISTER below:

MATERIALS LIST

Supplies:

Notebook and Pen

18” X 24” Non-Newsprint Pad

18” X 24” Newsprint Pad

Portable Sketch Book: 5” X 8” – 8” X 10” (50-100 page spiral preferred) Can double as a notebook

Drawing Pencils: 2B or 4B (Soft)

Drawing Pen

Charcoal Sticks (Chalk-Black)

Pencil Sharpener

Kneaded Eraser

Optional Supplies:

Sandpaper

Hand Wipes

JUSTICE, ONLINE Juried Competition and Exhibition

by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 8, 2020 | Homepage

Call to Artists: JUSTICE, Online Juried Competition and Exhibition
Deadline: August 3
On view: August 27 – September 12, 2020
Artists Awards & Reception: August 27, 7:30 pm

Download printable form here

The Art Guild invites all artists, high school and older, to submit artworks for consideration for “JUSTICE” a Juried Competition and Exhibition. Artwork can say what sometimes words cannot. During these difficult times, we have been inspired to look within ourselves, find ways to “speak out,” and express solidarity and compassion. Show us those emotions and what has empowered and inspired you to address social justice.

CRITERIA All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original and have been created in the last five years. References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright-released for use in this work. The curating committee’s decision is final.

DEADLINE: AUGUST 3

MEDIUMS Including but not limited to photography, acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital art, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture. (NO MASTER COPIES OR FAN ART)

JUROR OF AWARDS: Seung Lee is a Korean-American contemporary artist. He is currently Director of Fine Arts and Graduate Studies and a professor at Long Island University, Post Campus. He received a BFA in Drawing from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland and an MFA in Painting from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
His paintings, drawings, and large-scale installations have been exhibited extensively in the US as well as internationally: China, Italy, France, Japan, and Korea. He has received numerous reviews in the New York Times, Newsday, Kyoto Times, Korea Daily News, Art Word Magazine, Art in Culture Magazine, Art Price Magazine, and Art and People Magazine. He has been featured in “Artist Profiles of Korea and Japan” several times.
Seung Lee has received awards from the New York State Governor, Nassau County Supervisor, Suffolk County Supervisor, New Jersey City Mayor; and in 2011, Seung was awarded as “Best International Korean Artist” from the Korean Art Association. Seung Lee was invited twice to give a lecture at the National Art Educators Association Conference in NYC: “NY Artist Series: Seung Lee”. Seung has been a judge in Decentralization Grants for New York Artists, International Documentary Film Festival, Islip Art Museum’s Cottage House Project, and International Nature Art Biennial, Mill Pond House, and many more.
For more information on Seung Lee, visit www.leeseung.com.

ENTRIES Digital submissions of up to three (3) images via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be between 1MB and 3MB each. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as possible. These will be the images that will be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, be sure that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.
For tips on photographing your art, please click here for a tutorial by TAG member Steve Silberstein.

Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.

Fill out the form below, upload images and pay below. If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. Download the form here.

Label your images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg (ex: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg). Do not use the # or other symbols in the file name. You MUST change the actual name of the image file. Images CANNOT be named “image.jpg” or “fullrender.jpg” or similar – our database overwrites these images. If you email the images, you must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

ENTRY FEE(S) Registration is required and non-refundable.

Members: $20 (1-2 pieces) or $30 (an additional piece).
Non-members: $30 (1-2 pieces) or $40 (an additional piece)
Student members: $10 (1-2 pieces) or $20 (an additional piece)
No more than 3 works per artist

FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after August 11, either by email or here on the website.

AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

AWARDS

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

CALENDAR

DEADLINE: August 3 at midnight EST – Application, images and payment must be received.
ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION NOTIFICATION: After August 11

ONLINE EXHIBIT
• August 27 – September 12, 2020

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
• Thursday, August 27, 7:30 pm

QUESTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org with “JOY OF COLOR” in the subject line.

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. Download the form here.

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition. All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

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ONLINE The Portrait in Colored Pencil Workshop with Jesse Lane, April 17-18, 2021

by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 21, 2020 | Past Classes and Workshops

Dramatic Portraits In Colored Pencil with Jesse Lane
April 17-18, 2021 • 10 am – 5 pm
$365M/$400NM

Draw a dramatic, realistic portrait with award-winning artist Jesse Lane. Learn the secrets of turning colored pencil into a Fine Art medium…. creating works as rich and nuanced as any oil painting.

Everyone works on the same portrait as Jesse gives detailed demos, step by step, sharing his signature style… including special tips for creating nuanced skin tones, compelling eyes and realistic hair. Classes are thorough as Jesse breaks down complex rendering into simple shapes.

All skill levels are welcome!

The workshop includes:

Large Screen Demos: A video camera on Jesse’s drawing board is projected to a large screen so students can easily follow along as they draw.
One-on-One Instruction: After each demo, Jesse visits each participant, offering encouragement, answering questions, explaining technique and giving tips individual to each student.
Jesse provides high-quality instructional materials, including a reference photo, a glossy tutorial booklet, and the image already outlined on drawing paper. Workbooks also have a complete list of colors for each section.
Students are required to bring their own drawing supplies, and a materials list will be distributed well in advance of the workshop.

Take your art to the next level as everyone shares their love of colored pencil in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Update: This workshop has been updated to Online (via Zoom). Days will begin at 10am and end at 5pm, with an hour for lunch. The last hour will be used for individual critiques and feedback for students who want it.

Supply List

Download the list here: Jesse Lane Supply List

About Jesse Lane:
Through art, I’ve been able to find something inside myself that changed my life.
Growing up, I often felt alone. In school, I was struggling with the challenges of dyslexia. I desperately wanted to find a place in life where I didn’t feel inferior. For years, I bottled up my feelings. Then I realized they could be a source of inspiration. I began creating images of personal struggle and intimate emotion. What was hidden for so long became voiced and heard. For the first time, I felt truly seen. I took my weakness and made it my strength. Along the way, I’ve discovered we all share these feelings. They are universal.

When people see my portraits, they’re surprised I work in colored pencil. I love the precision and versatility of colored pencil. This medium can be as rich and nuanced as any other. One of my goals is to advance colored pencil in the world of fine art.”

Jesse Lane (born 1990) lives in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. His earliest teacher was his father, Jerry Lane, a former illustrator and underground cartoonist.
Jesse earned a degree in visualization from Texas A&M University. He also studied art in Italy, where he was greatly influenced by the lighting and drama of the master painter Caravaggio.
Jesse’s compelling portraits have appeared on the covers of publications including International Artist and The Artist’s Magazine. Southwest Art Magazine recognized him as one of the nation’s leading young emerging artists, and he’s been featured numerous times in American Art Collector.

Numerous awards include top honors from the Salmagundi Club, International Artist Magazine, the Colored Pencil Society of America and the Hudson Valley Art Association. Jesse has also been a finalist several times in theInternational Art Renewal Center Salon.

Jesse is represented by RJD Gallery in Bridgehampton, New York.

He works at his home studio in The Woodlands, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Kinsey, a teacher and talented sculptor. Jesse teaches workshops nationwide.

“Jesse Lane is taking the colored pencil world by storm.” – Colored Pencil Magazine

“For collectors interested in a quickly ascending star in the art world, Lane is one surely to watch.” Fine Art ConnoisseurMagazine

For more about Jessie Lane visit his website.

WORKSHOPS: Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition. Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.

JUSTICE, ONLINE Juried Competition and Exhibition August 27 – September 12, 2020

by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 21, 2020 | Homepage

Call to Artists: JUSTICE, Online Juried Competition and Exhibition
Thank you for your submissions
On view: August 27 – September 12, 2020
Artists Awards & Reception: August 27, 7:30 pm

MEDIUMS Including but not limited to photography, acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital art, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture. (NO MASTER COPIES OR FAN ART)

Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.

ENTRY FEE(S) Registration is required and non-refundable.

Members: $20 (1-2 pieces) or $30 (an additional piece).
Non-members: $30 (1-2 pieces) or $40 (an additional piece)
Student members: $10 (1-2 pieces) or $20 (an additional piece)
No more than 3 works per artist

AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100.