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SUMMARY:Experiencing Watercolors Continues
DESCRIPTION:This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing\, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. \nChris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. \nHe has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. \nIn 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. \nHe has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the \nBig Plaza Screen in New York City. \nTeaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School. \nChris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates: Fridays\, May 9\, 23\, 30; June 6\, 13 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person
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LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pastels Continue
DESCRIPTION:In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object.  Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper.  In the beginning of class\, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl\, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored.  There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels.  Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color.  Finally\, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary.  The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience.  Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019.  In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. \nIn 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City. Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools.  He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School. Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County.  He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates: May 10\, 17\, 31; June 7\, 14 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person
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SUMMARY:Experiencing Watercolors Continues
DESCRIPTION:This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing\, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. \nChris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. \nHe has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. \nIn 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. \nHe has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the \nBig Plaza Screen in New York City. \nTeaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School. \nChris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates: Fridays\, May 9\, 23\, 30; June 6\, 13 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person
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SUMMARY:Essex Green Summer Arts Festival June 14 & 15
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a weekend of art\, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green\, Saturday\, June 14 (10-5pm)\, and Sunday\, June 15 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street\, Essex. Find original artwork by painters working in oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, pastel\, photography\, and mixed media and collage. Fine crafts can be found in pottery\, ceramic\, wood as well as unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the attractions Essex offers including fine restaurants\, New England architecture\, and beautiful vistas. Pleased to announce that the 2025 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. The Arts Center Killingworth\, the non-profit Festival Sponsor\, presents several annual festivals as well as offers workshops and classes for established and beginning artists of all ages. Spectrum Gallery and Store\, an expansion of the Arts Center\, is a close visit from the Festival and is currently exhibiting Nature Up Close (through July 6). Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and includes a Store that offers fine crafts in mediums such as fabric\, glass\, ceramics\, paper\, pottery\, jewelry\, wood and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday (12-6pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Gallery is located at 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook. Spectrumartgallery.org. To shop online\, visit Spectrum Anytime at spectrumanytime.com. For more information call (860) 767-0742.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-green-summer-arts-festival-june-14-15/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pastels Continue
DESCRIPTION:In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object.  Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper.  In the beginning of class\, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl\, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored.  There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels.  Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color.  Finally\, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary.  The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience.  Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019.  In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. \nIn 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City. Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools.  He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School. Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County.  He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates: May 10\, 17\, 31; June 7\, 14 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person
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SUMMARY:Essex Green Summer Arts Festival June 14 & 15
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a weekend of art\, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green\, Saturday\, June 14 (10-5pm)\, and Sunday\, June 15 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street\, Essex. Find original artwork by painters working in oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, pastel\, photography\, and mixed media and collage. Fine crafts can be found in pottery\, ceramic\, wood as well as unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the attractions Essex offers including fine restaurants\, New England architecture\, and beautiful vistas. Pleased to announce that the 2025 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. The Arts Center Killingworth\, the non-profit Festival Sponsor\, presents several annual festivals as well as offers workshops and classes for established and beginning artists of all ages. Spectrum Gallery and Store\, an expansion of the Arts Center\, is a close visit from the Festival and is currently exhibiting Nature Up Close (through July 6). Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and includes a Store that offers fine crafts in mediums such as fabric\, glass\, ceramics\, paper\, pottery\, jewelry\, wood and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday (12-6pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Gallery is located at 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook. Spectrumartgallery.org. To shop online\, visit Spectrum Anytime at spectrumanytime.com. For more information call (860) 767-0742.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-green-summer-arts-festival-june-14-15/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:EAA Summer Open Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:We would like to welcome you to our opening reception for EAA’s Summer Open Show this Friday at 6 pm. Come see almost 90 pieces that are showcased and available for purchase. Running concurrently in the Gantner Gallery will be a special solo exhibition honoring the late Ralph Levesque; an elected artist\, former board member\, and beloved member of the Essex Art Association. This tribute showcases a selection of Ralph’s work and reflects the lasting impact of his vision\, artistry\, and commitment to the local art community.\n\n\n\n\nCongratulations to the award winners! We hope you can join us. We are located at 10 North Main Street in Essex. Free admission\, and light refreshments will be served. The awards will be presented at approximately 7 pm.\n\n\n\nThe Essex Art Association\, housed in a historic Essex building\, has served the Shoreline area as a nonprofit seasonal art gallery since 1946. We were the first local art association to embrace all styles of art\, from the traditional to the cutting edge. The excellence and variety of our shows have made the EAA an outstanding exhibition venue showcasing quality art.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/eaa-summer-open-show-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Essex Art Association\, 10 N Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Exhibition
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