Studying The Masters

Two of my favorites Jessie Wilcox Smith, NC Wyeth as illustrators
and as painter
John Singer Sargent

Detail of Carnation Lilly Lilly Rose, one of my favorite paintings
This these are how I study.... to finish my work at hand
MULTIPLE Children's Books.  So just as teach in the classroom, am now doing too....  learning from the Master's the 'how to's'

Here is just a few more, added a Powell too.  May it be an UP day!
As we keep learning and yes PAINTING away too!

JULY ENTRY TO BOLD BRUSH

Just thought would post latest entry to Bold Brush.
Waited kind of late to do so for July, but thought would give it a try.
We had are family reunion this month, and reminded me of this, one of my all time favorite paintings.  http://faso.com/boldbrush/painting/22793

If you like this painting... you can say so by voting 'like' it at Bold Brush Competition.

Have another painting there too... 

Been working hard on 2 Children's Books.  Hope to share more of their images soon too.
Hope that your summer has treated you grand!
I think SW FL even managed to be cooler than some other parts of the U.S. too.
May it be an UP day!  K

THE ONE WORKSHOP THIS SUMMER

START TO FINISH 3 DAY SUMMER WORKSHOP

You will find the class listed in the WORKSHOP section of the SUMMER catalog at the Venice Art Center Website also.  The link AdultSummerClassesVAC

In addition to this one workshop offered this summer, I will be available for private & semi private lessons at the gallery by reserved appointment.  Hope that you are having a grand start to your summer.  Watch the blog for additions to updates on schedule, the progress of paintings on my easel and the children's picture book in the works too.

At the Venice Art Center

941.485.7136

Class S120A START TO FINISH 3 DAY SUMMER WORKSHOP

Instructor: Karen Hitt

Description: A class designed to take you "Start To Finish" in the FUNdamentals.

ALL mediums and skill levels are welcome. 

This class is designed to take the essential

foundation of strong drawing skills, compostion and value,

 capturing light, color theory and exression to a finished work of art.

Dates: Three-day workshop, Tuesday-Thursday,

10:00am-4:00pm

S120A: August 2, 3 and 4

Fee: $180/Members $230/Nonmembers

This new season has me in my studio at my easel more than summers past.  Wanted to have at least one workshop available for students.  Hope to see you there.
In addition at The Melange Gallery: Private and Semi Private lessons on Wednesdays are also available. Feel free to contact me for additional information.

EMBARKING ON A NEW SEASON

Its time to get ready for our new season ahead now isn't it!  This is a very new season for me as a first since 1998 that I will not teach summer classes for children at the VAC.  The reason still is a focus on children though.  I have taken on an assignment to design and illustrate a children's picture book this summer.  Keep an eye on this blog for updates on images from this endeavor. The author and I are still finalizing the storyboard ...then the paintings will begin.

Currently though, one of the paintings on my easel is of a favorite subject: the gaze of a child.  This precious young man is peering out the window as they are about to embark on a journey to dad's homeland.

The expressions of children are so genuine, and I just love trying to capture them.  As they peer fearlessly and curiously out on to their next adventure
These are photos of the drawing stage of this painting.  As it progresses will share here too.

As to adult students asking about summer workshops.... SOON will post here what dates are available for that.  Travels to the authors homeland have my workshop schedule a bit up in the air.  Please just either follow this post, or check back in, and as soon as I can put down in ink the dates, will post them here too. I am still available on Wednesdays for private or semi-private lessons at the gallery.  Reservation with me are required for that, but as long as I am here would love to paint or draw with you. You may email me for more info if interested.

Hope that all have enjoyed thier spring... and are looking forward to the season ahead.  I know that I am.
May it be an UP day!
K

NEW SEASON!

This will be the first time since 1998 that I will not be teaching children's classes this summer at the Venice Art Center!  The reason still reflects around children though...  this summer will be illustrating and designing a children's picture book. Watch this summer for updates of images of it in the works.

As for right now...

On my easel, as pictured in it's beginning drawing stage is a portrait of one of my favorite subjects: the peer of a child's eyes.  This one is a precious young man as he is about to embark on a journey to his dad's homeland.  Just love the expression in his gaze. 
The expressions of children are so genuine, and I so love trying to capture them.

For all of my students asking about summer adult workshop possibilities.  SOON I should be posting more info.  Timing of travels to the Authors home, is keeping the workshop schedule a little up in the air.  Keep checking back here, or become a follower, and as soon as they are available, will post them here first.

Hope all have enjoyed Spring so far.... and are looking forward to all the new seasons ahead.
I know that I am.
May it be an UP day!K

BY LAND OR SEA WORKSHOP



Come Join me at the Boca Grande Art Alliance
for three new workshops. 
FIRST
BY LAND OR BY SEA November 15th, 16th & 17th.
10a.m. - 3:30p.m. with a 1/2 hour break for lunch.
Painting FUNdamentals I: Landscapes, Seascapes & Cloudscapes
To confirm your spot in this class please call to register by Thurs at 5 to the Boca Grande Art Alliance.
This will be a painting workshop emphasizing capturing the Landscape and the Seascape, and all of the elements involved with these.  How to make your waves crash along the shore, or reflect the evening light... also how to make your skies have a truly luminous glow and express the effects of light throughout the sky.  All mediums are welcomed... instructor will be working in Oils.
Acrylics, Watercolors and Pastels are also welcomed though.

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THREE NEW WORKSHOPS AT: Boca Grande Art Alliance
http://www.bocagrandeartalliance.org/
941.964.1700
*Painting FUNdamentals I: Landscape Seascape & Cloudscapes
November 15th,16th&17th - 2010

*Painting FUNdamentals II: Face & Figure
March 14th, 15th, 16th - 2011


*Multi-Mediums Start To Finish
April 11th, 12th & 13th - 2011

NEW GALLERY

NEW Co-op Gallery "Melange Fine Art"  ...is also a new local place to view my originals.  ALL Original Gallery... an artisians gallery filled with wonderful one of kind, little bit of everything. 

Melange Fine Art  252 W. Tampa  Venice FL 34285   This original just sold there : "Higel Park Revisited" 24x36  Also just returned from Painting the Region II in Jacksonville.  Great weather all week for the plein air event.  Over 30 paintings sold at the show.

This Painting was picked as one of the most popular at the event "Sunrise On The Saint John's" 12x16 Plein Air Oil...photos show it in the works... and as finished.  This little painting "Oldest On The River" was one of the paintings that sold at the event 

Not the best photo... fresh of the easel version, but can give you an idea.

Had a wonderful week at the paint out.  First half of the week got to partner up with Jane Chapin, a real treat!  Enjoyed having a painting partner, we were given a tour of one of the beautiful historic homes on the river.  Think the best painting day, was the day painted the sunrise, we rose early to set up and prepare for the light.  We witnessed it the day before as it blanketed a glow across the scene as it rose.  We went to sleep that night, planning to be ready to capture that glow with our paintings come morn.  Jane did a beautiful painting of the view too. 

Well, CLASSES begin THURS at VAC...  if you haven't signed up yet its not to late.  Right now have just enough for a class, there is room for a few more.  See the Link to the left for more info, or just drop me a line.

Will also be scheduling private lessons at the the new Melange Gallery on Weds... on a first come first serve basis.  The window has GREAT light...  should be a nice painting atmosphere.  Hope to see you soon...

Out and About

May it be an UP day!!!