The Irving Art Association offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners of a particular art medium. Expect traditional as well as …
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The Irving Art Association offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners of a particular art medium.
Registration is now open for the …
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Dates & Price
2/15/2019 – 2/16/2019
$295.00
Location
NRH Center
6000 Hawk Ave
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Join me for 2 exciting days of oil painting at the beautiful NRH Center! Our time together will include a step by step demonstration, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to …
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Bokeh, the exhibit title of Fort Worth artist, Juan Velazquez’ current show refers to the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image. Velazquez explores and capitalizes on this technique in order to draw our attention to the detail in his subject. He uses traditional fundamental oil methods married with modern photographic influences, while also playing …
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Join me for 3 exciting days of painting in sunny Florida! Learn how to take an ordinary photograph, and use artistic license to paint from the heart by infusing clean, vivid color, loose brush strokes, and beautiful lighting. This workshop is open to artists who use oils, acrylics, or water-soluble oils. Dates: April 26-28, …
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Have you ever dreamed of painting under the Tuscan Sun? Your dreams will come true on this artist’s retreat! We will stay at Casa Berti, a 17th century Italian Villa that’s been exquisitely renovated with today’s modern conveniences. Casa Berti is located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside above Lucca, Italy.
Sessions 1 and 2 …
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I’d like to invite you to come Paint Under the Tuscan Sun! Registration now open. Join me in Lucca, Italy and stay in an exquisite 17th century Italian Villa next October (2019)…come for session 1, October 5-12; session 2, October 12-19, or sign up for both! (15% discount for both sessions). The weather in …
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Exhibit: JULY 29 – AUGUST 24, 2018
Reception Sunday, August 12 2-4pm MEET THE ARTIST
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, Irving TX. Directions
Sponsored by the Irving Art Association
Flyer: SMiller-Journey-Flyer-8×11
This exhibition is a record of a “Journey”. The artwork tells many stories as it expresses the beauty of an …
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Emerging Fort Worth-based artist Colie (pronounced coal-ee) Ryan has been selected to exhibit her artwork this summer at Elm Street Studio in Keller. Her “Bright-hearted” series of landscape oil paintings are fresh and dynamically textured with a minimalist and modern bent. As a self-taught artist, Colie uses palette knives exclusively to create sharp lines, …
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Emerging Fort Worth-based artist Colie (pronounced coal-ee) Ryan has been selected to exhibit her artwork this summer at Elm Street Studio in Keller. Her “Bright-hearted” series of landscape oil paintings are fresh and dynamically textured with a minimalist and modern bent. As a self-taught artist, Colie uses palette knives exclusively to create sharp lines, …
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If you can’t make it to France with me to paint, join me for the next best thing! Painting France from my photos right here in Texas!
Our 2 days together will include step by step demonstrations, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to learn how to loosen up …
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The Artists Showplace Gallery
2018-2019 Workshops
2018
Mark Whitmarsh
Pleasing Color Combinations (All Media)
September 20-22
$300
http://theartistsshowplace.com/mark-whitmarsh-workshop-2018
Kathy Elliott
Find a New Voice with Oil & Cold Wax
October 17-20
$385
http://theartistsshowplace.com/kathy-elliot-oil-wax
Karen Knutson
Watercolor & Charcoal Pour
November 1-4
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Join award winning artist, Chris Brandley, for 10 glorious days of painting, exploring, and immersing yourself into the beautiful French Countryside of the Dordogne Valley. Chris will show you how to use artistic license to paint from the heart by infusing clean, bold color, loose brush strokes and beautiful lighting into your paintings. She will …
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Oil Painters of America will hold its annual Western Regional Exhibition of Representational Oil Paintings, September 7 – October 6, 2018. The exhibition will be hosted by Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder, Colorado.
Approximately 9 awards will be given with a total value estimated at $11,500, including a $4,000 Best of Show.
Deadline …
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This class will be about the materials an oil painter uses, proper terms and how to paint in a still life setting.
April 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31
Time: 2PM-5PM
$225
Where: Holder Dane Gallery & Art Studios (701 S Main St, Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051)
How: contact Pat at pbodnyk@yahoo.com or …
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Learn how to keep your whites vibrant and full of life! Chris will demonstrate how to paint white objects that are luminous and full of color, and you will have the opportunity to create your own beautiful paintings as well!* Seating is limited and tend to fill quickly! For all the details and to …
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*Seats filling quickly, don’t delay!* Limited seating.
Join award winning artist, Chris Brandley, for 10 glorious days of painting, exploring, and immersing yourself into the beautiful French Countryside of the Dordogne Valley. Chris will show you how to use artistic license to paint from the heart by infusing clean, bold color, loose brush strokes …
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This year, come study with some of the best teaching artists in the country!
For details or to register, visit www.theartists
showplace.com or call the gallery at 972-233-1223. We are located at 15615 Coit Road, Suite 230, Dallas 75248, at the southwest corner of Coit and Arapaho.
Oil: Unifying a Painting
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January 23-25, 2018
Oil painting Landscape (Intermediate/Advanced)
Artists’ Showplace Gallery, 15615 Coit Rd., #230, Dallas, TX 75248
http://theartistsshowplace.com/cecy-turner-workshop
Cost: $290 (three days)
Contact: Artists’ Showplace Gallery 972-233-1223
In this workshop we will concentrate largely on UNIFYING A PAINTING by working on achieving color harmony. This will not be a “color workshop,” as I don’t …
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ELLIS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION
www.elliscountyart.net
ecaa@elliscountyart.net
972-937-3414
NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2017
113 W. FRANKLIN
Waxahachie, TX 75165
AGENDA
DALLAS ARTIST
DAVID GRIFFIN
Painting is more than a vocation,”My …
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Loosen up and go bold with clean color! Oil and Acrylic Painting Workshops for beginners to advanced: *November 10-11 2017 in Grapevine, Texas. January 12-13 2018 in Keller, Texas; Also, paint with me in Southern FRANCE in July 2018!!!
For more information and to register, visit https://chrisbrandley.com/workshops
Submitted by Chris Brandley. …
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It’s almost here! The 3rd annual Art a la Carte Conference will be held November 3 & 4 this year. We are excited about this year’s line-up, including returning favorite instructors as well as some sterling new ones.
This year we have added more and exciting components to our conference. The conference will be located in the new Lost …
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October 1st – December 3rd, 2017
at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle, Irving TX 75062. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
Library hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Brochure: IAA2017BehnazSoheabianExhibitBrochure
About the Artist:
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Held at The O’Keefe Studio Center, 580 W. Arapaho, Suite 290, Richardson, TX 75080
You can call with a credit card: (972) 528 – 0309
Experiencing Tone and Color Instructor: Juliette McCullough An amazing workshop for any painter and perfect for those planning to take the Figure Painting Workshop. Juliette McCullough will lead …
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Artists’ Showplace, 15615 Coit Rd. #230, SW Quadrant of Coit and Arapaho,
Gallery Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Tuesday – Saturday or by Appointment,
Dallas, TX 75248
ENROLL EARLY! (972) 233-1223
For full schedule and class details www.theartistsshowplace.com
KATHY ELLIOTT – COLD WAX & OIL
September 20-23, 2017 $385 MAUREEN BROUILLETTE – FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE WITH MIXED MEDIA/COLLAGE September 29 – October 1, 2017 $285 STERLING EDWARDS – WATERCOLOR October 9 – 13, 2017 $500 …
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Lavish landscapes with vibrant colors as interpreted by Chris Brandley’s recent travel experiences in Europe are currently on display at Elm Street Studio in Keller. Having grown up in a military family, Brandley has a wealth of past and recent travel experiences, all of which have influenced the painter she is today. Her work …
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The Artists’ Showplace Gallery
2017 Summer Adult Classes
Creating Art with Line, Composition, Value & Color
$145
Saturdays: June 10, 17 & 24 9:30AM-12:30PM
A perfect class for the novice or active artist who wants to review basic principles of painting! The course will …
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You are invited to a Feb. 2nd presentation by painter Lisa Adams Reed. Reed lives in New Mexico and is represented by galleries in Dallas, Santa Fe, Farmington, NM, Crested Butte, CO., and Watkins Glenn, NY.
Lisa Adams Reed’s artist statement:
“I have very secretly seen myself as an artist since I was …
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Our 2 days together will include step by step demonstrations, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to learn how to loosen up and create bold, colorful paintings.
Workshop Dates: 1/27/2017 – 1/28/2017
Location: The Rec; Grapevine Texas; 9:30a.m.-4p.m.
I use the “Alla Prima” method of painting …
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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid …
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2017-workshops-at-the-artists-showplace-gallery (PDF)
To register or for more information, please call 972-233-1223. For workshop descriptions, instructor bios and supply lists, visit http://theartistsshowplace.com/.
The Artists Showplace Gallery
15615 Coit Road #230, Dallas, Texas 75248 (Southwest corner of Coit and Arapaho in the Shops at Spanish Village)
2017 Workshops at The Artists Showplace Gallery
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Early bird registration is open! Spring 2017
Are you ready for your next colorful adventure? I’m delighted to announce early bird registration is open for my Spring 2017 online class, Painting Brilliant Colors. We’re not letting a little frost on the heather dampen our blooms! As an early bird registrant, you will get next …
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MIDGE LYNN
SYNECDOCHE
NOVEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 4, 2016
A conversation with Midge Lynn and a party!
Sunday, December 4, at 3 pm
HALEY-HENMAN at Gallery 422
422 Singelton Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75212
A conversation and closing party: Sunday, December 4 at 3 pm
Midge Lynn works in oil …
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The Desoto Art League now meets the second Saturday of the month.
We have returned to the nice light and comfortable space of the Desoto Presbyterian Church, meeting time 2 – 4 p.m.
212 W Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
There is close parking including handicap spots, kitchen access (because we do enjoy …
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Sept. 28 through October 23, 2016
2nd Floor Gallery Hours: 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday
You are invited to Meet The Artists on Friday, October 7, 2016 , 6-8pm.
This body of work is about nature, it’s affects on us at different points in our life. It shares experiences – how we find solace, hardship …
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