Saturday, April 24, 2010

Art in the Garden

This weekend, I will be plein air painting at the Ginger Kemp Garden during the annual Art in the Garden Tour in Charlotte, NC. This event is sponsored by The Mint Museum of Art and the Charlotte Garden Club. After the tour on Sunday, come to the Mint Museum of Art for the after-party and auction. Each artist will be auctioning a piece of art to benefit the Mint Museum and Garden Club. For more details and ticket information, see http://www.charlottegardenclub.org/.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Concord Art Walk

Tonight, I will be exhibiting my work at the Piedmont Renaissance Center during the quarterly Concord Art Walk. The event takes place between 6-9 p.m. in Concord, NC.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Now on Facebook

I am now on facebook. You can follow me by liking my page, Paul Keysar Artist - facebook.com/paulkeysar.

I'm also on twitter. Follow me @paulkeysar.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Upcoming Art Classes and Workshops

**NEW LOCATION** Intro to Oil Painting
Artworks on Main, 165 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115
(Mondays 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 6 wks, starts April 19th)

Beginner's to Intermediate
$130.00 payable to Artworks on Main
Late enrollees welcome

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Landscapes and Still Lifes in Oil (6wks)
The Community Arts Project, Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St, Unit 1, Cornelius, NC
(Wednesdays, April 28 - June 2, 6:30-9 p.m.)

All skill levels
Sign up through CAP at http://www.thecommunityartsproject.org.
$165 CAP members, $180 non-members
Late enrollees welcome.

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Intermediate Oil Painting - University City (exit 46 on I-85)
(Tuesdays 2-4:00 p.m.) $35 pay as you go / $30 pay in advance
Call me at 704-596-1286 for more information

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**NEW CLASS** Ongoing Oil Painting - South Charlotte (Park Road)
(Thursdays 2-4:00 p.m., bi-weekly) $35 pay as you go / $30 pay in advance (all levels)
Call me at 704-596-1286 for more information


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2010 Workshops

More workshops to be added as details are finalized. The following are currently planned.

September 8-10, 2010 - Painting the Still Life in Oil

Location: Paul & Florence Thomas Memorial Art School, Glendale Springs, NC
$270 for 3 days of instruction (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), breakfast and lunch


October 11-13, 2010 - Understanding Principles of the Landscape - Plein Air Workshop

Location: Paul & Florence Thomas Memorial Art School, Glendale Springs, NC
$270 for 3 days of instruction (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), breakfast and lunch

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Private Lessons
Offered to individuals and small groups of adults and serious teenagers.  Individual lessons can take place at my North Charlotte studio or in your home.  Please let me know if you have a neighborhood group, home school group, or several co-workers or friends who would like to take lessons and have an available location to meet.  Lessons are tailored to your interests and can cover a variety of media, including oils, acrylics, and drawing.

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I also offer gift certificates if you would like to purchase lessons for a family member or friend.

Most classes are open to oils, acrylics, and drawing students; however, painting demos are given in oils.

Recommended supply list is provided to students upon registering.

Monday, April 12, 2010

April is for Arts Events - April 16th and 17th

This Friday, April 16th, 6-9 p.m. is the April is for Arts gallery crawl in Davidson and Cornelius. I have some pieces in the Lake Norman Art League's Spring Exhibit at 442 S. Main St in Davidson.

My painting House Fire (shown below) won second place in the exhibit; juror was Christie Taylor of Hodges Taylor Gallery in Charlotte, NC.

House Fire, Man / Nature Series Landscape painting by Paul Keysar

Family Arts Day is Saturday, April 17, 2010 1-4 p.m. at the Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC. I will have work for sale and information on upcoming classes and workshops.

The event is free and activities include:
Hands-On Art Activities by The Community Arts Project
Artisan Vendors
Face Painting by LKN Teen Council
Sidewalk Chalk
Bubble Pools
The Great Fettucini
Clown
DJ

Monday, April 5, 2010

Mooresville Art Walk - April 9th

I'll be exhibiting my work at 202 North Main St Fine Wines in Downtown Mooresville (NC) this Friday, April 9, 2010, from 6-9 p.m. during the Corner of Art and Main monthly art walk. I'll have a variety of work available for purchase along with information on upcoming classes and workshops. Please stop by if you are in the neighborhood.