I will be exhibiting my work during the quarterly "All Arts Market", June 2nd and 3rd, at the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. I will have new work available for purchase, as well as information on upcoming classes and workshops.
The event is sponsored by Nodarioty and takes place from 6-10 p.m. each night. For more information, see Nodarioty.org. More than 90 artists will have their work on display each night.
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/.
**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.
I just realized I never posted this info back in September. I was featured in the September 2009 issue of 'University City Magazine', published by The Charlotte Observer. The issue was all about the arts with the title, 'The Arts Issue - 7 Artists Shaping Our Community'. The article about my work is on page 30, titled "Capturing Nature". They interviewed me for the article and a photographer came by to take my photo while working in my studio back in early August.
I have 13 pieces on exhibit, including several new, never before seen, pieces. Please come out to the opening if you can. I would love to see you there.
I am currently working on finishing five paintings for "Realism Found: Charlotte Artists Find New Meaning in an Old Tradition". I have to finish these by Monday to get them photographed and framed prior to next Wednesday's hanging. I'll post some photos of the paintings in the exhibit later next week. The show runs June 2-30, 2009, at The Queen's Gallery, 1212 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC. If you're in town, please come to the opening reception on Friday, June 5 from 6-9 p.m., or the Plaza / Midwood "Krawl" on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from 7-10 p.m. Hope to see you there.
After those paintings are finished, I have several more I have to be finished for another exhibit in June in Concord, NC. Those need to be turned in by June 1st. A very busy week for me lies ahead.
Upcoming Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshops
Saturday, May 23, 2009 (rain date rescheduled from last week)
McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte, NC
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
$35
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Matthews, NC
Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$35 per session, or $70 for both.
To register, please call 704-596-1286 or email info@paulkeysar.com.
Skill Level: All skill levels.
Medium: Demo will be given in oil. Participants may use the medium of their choice.
Limit: Workshops are limited to eight (8) participants.
Workshops will deal with the problems artists face during the beginning, middle, and end stages of a painting. Through demo, discussion, and critiques, Artist and Instructor Paul Keysar will help participants develop a higher understanding of and gain a greater confidence in painting the landscape in plein air. He will cover topics such as, how to work with your materials, the use of drawing as a foundation in painting, color choices, the importance of a good composition, and more. Paul will start each workshop with a short lecture and discussion time, followed by a demonstration. The remainder of each day will be spent painting the landscape with each student receiving individual guidance as needed.
Upon RSVP, supply lists and directions will be emailed to you.
I am teaching several oil painting classes and plein air painting workshops in the Charlotte, NC, area this spring, as well as a wood cut workshop. I am also available for private lessons for individuals or small groups. View a list of current and upcoming classes and workshops I am teaching. For more information, please email me at info@paulkeysar.com or call 704-596-1286.
I am also planning 3- and 5-day plein air painting workshops at Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Projected dates are in late-September and October. More details to be announced soon. There is also the possibility of a 3-day workshop this spring. If interested, please let me know, and I will email you the details when available. Thanks!
I just returned from a very eventful trip up to Maryland. The landscape painting workshop at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, Virginia (June 21-22) went really well. I will be planning another workshop in the DC area for early August.
The next workshop I will be teaching will be July 12-13, 2008, in southwest Charlotte, North Carolina, at the McDowell Nature Preserve. This workshop is a plein air landscape painting workshop overlooking Lake Wylie. It is from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. each day and is limited to eight (8) participants. Please call 704-596-1286 or email me if you would like to take this workshop or would like to be notified of future workshops or classes in the MD/VA/DC or Charlotte areas.
I recently completed two commissions for a client in DC.
Moving to the Shade
10" x 14"
Oil on Linen
© 2008
Black Angus Grazing in the Countryside
10" x 14"
Oil on Linen
© 2008
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