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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pastels
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 one more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. 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. In 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: March 29; April 5\, 12\, 26; May 3 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person
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LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zentangles
DESCRIPTION:Zentangle turns drawings into artistic designs while reducing stress and improving focus.  Learn hand to eye coordination\, manual dexterity\, problem solving and turn mistakes into positives to enhance your creativity.  Cost is $40 + $10 Material Fee\, \nParticipants create 1\, 2 or 3 Zentangle “Tiles”.  Tiles are 4X4 inch smooth white card-stock.  Learn to draw 12-15 basic and specific “tangles” or unique patterns on the tiles.  Copies of the book “Zentangle Basics” will be provided as well as pencils\, card-stock\, assorted permanent markers\, mini canvases and miniature wooden easels. \nThe final Zentangle piece will be drawn on a white or black 4X4 mini-canvas using a variety of colors\, including metallic permanent markers.  You will also receive a wooden easel to display it on! \nSharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher.  That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven.  Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School.  During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years\, the  Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As Far As The Eye Can See a school-wide art exhibit. \nSince her retirement in 2016\, she has been attending numerous art exhibits and installations locally and in NYC\, specifically Frida Kahlo’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Art Museum which led her to create Frida- inspired floral headpieces. In 2017 she started The Kindness Rock art installation at the Branford Festival. \nSharon is an artist who believes that art can heal your soul.  In 2022 she sold her headpieces at the Ukrainian Roman Catholic church for the benefit of Ukraine’s War effort and donated 5 Ukrainian Strong “Petals for Peace” paintings to raise additional funds. These paintings were showcased on Channel 8 news. \nIn addition to her headpieces\, Sharon works in mixed-media\, crafts\, collage\, and watercolor landscape en plein air. Sharon’s artwork has been exhibited at City-Wide Open Studios\, The ARTS Council\, Calligraphers Guild\, and is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, Connecticut.
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