Opening this Friday

Paul Keysar and Kat Knutsen present new work at Artworks on Main, 165 N Main St, Mooresville, NC.

Join me at the opening reception, this Friday, October 8, 2010, 6-9 p.m.

Work will remain on display through October 2010.

Intro to Painting class

Starts September 20th!

Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
Introduction to Painting
Artworks on Main
165 North Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-2414 to register
Mediums: Acrylic/Oils
$130
ages 16+

Call 704-596-1286 with questions and to receive supply list.

American Art Collector

My work is featured in the September 2010 issue of American Art Collector magazine. I am debuting the first of my tornado paintings, Touchdown, part of the Conquest series. There is a highlight of the Multi-Tasking exhibit in Concord, and I am featured in the "Landscape Art Today" special. It should be on newsstands soon.

Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Multi-Tasking Exhibit Opening

I am a featured artist in the Multi-Tasking exhibit on display through October 7th at the Cabarrus Arts Council galleries in Concord, NC. Join me for the opening reception and gallery crawl this Friday, August 27, from 6-9 p.m. I have 14 pieces in this exhibit, most of them new, including oils, charcoals, graphite drawings, and walnut ink drawings.

On September 30th, I will be giving a demonstration and presentation about my work.

The galleries are located in the Historic Cabarrus Courthouse, 65 Union Street South, Concord, NC.

200 under $200 Exhibit

Join me at the Mooresville "Corner of Art and Main" gallery crawl this Friday, August 13. I will be participating in the 200 under $200 exhibit at Artworks on Main. Featuring 200 pieces of art for under $200. This exhibit runs through the end of August.

FREE Still Life Painting Demo

*FREE DEMO**
Still Life Painting

Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff
4420 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC

I will paint a still life in one sitting and answer questions from the audience.

No RSVP is need to attend. Just show up. Hope to see you there.

Finish Those Paintings class

**NEW** Drop-in Painting Class for the Summer months

You can attend any or all of these dates. More will be announced later this summer.
June 16, 2010 - 6 to 9 p.m.
June 21, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 7, 2010 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Artworks on Main, 165 N Main St, Mooresville, NC

Cost: $35 per class - payable to Artworks on Main

RSVP - please email me at info@paulkeysar.com or call me at 704-596-1286 to let me know you are coming.

If you have paintings you have been meaning to finish, some you have gotten stuck on, or ones you just need some help with, come to our drop-in class. Bring one or more pieces you've already started or one you'd like to start, along with your supplies, and Paul will provide guidance in completing them. Open to all 2-D media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, and drawing.

Rainbow (SOLD)

Rainbow
4" x 7"
Charcoal on Paper
SOLD

Lake View (SOLD)

I've started doing some reductive drawings with powdered charcoal and charcoal pencils.

Lake View
4" x 6 3/4"
Charcoal on Paper
SOLD

New Website Design for PaulKeysar.com

My new website has launched at www.paulkeysar.com. I've broken down the available work and archived work into sections via subject. I've also added 3 new series sections, details on commissioning a work, and pages for upcoming classes and workshops. You can also get information on purchasing painting panels and handmade wooden palettes.

All Arts Market - June 2nd and 3rd

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

Strawberry Cheesecake (SOLD)

Here is the latest painting in the 125 series.

Strawberry Cheesecake
6" x 8"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

Chocolate French Cruller (SOLD)

Here is the painting I started last week, now finished and dry. This is the latest in the 125 series.

Chocolate French Cruller
5" x 7"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

Wave Study (SOLD)

My son, Jacob, was born January 30th, and I love being a father! Life with a newborn is very unpredictable, though at 5 weeks, it's becoming easier to find the time to paint. I started a painting of a chocolate donut today, and I have some more ideas in the works for new 125 series paintings.

Here is a painting I did as a demo for a workshop. It's a quick study of the ocean.

Wave Study
5 7/8" x 7 5/8"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

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Here is a painting from the 125 series that is already taken. If you have a specific idea that you would like to commission, whether a small painting as part of the 125 series, or any size painting, just let me know. I can work from an idea you have or photos provided.

Bottle Caps
4" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD