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SUMMARY:In Gallery Mixed Media Abstract Painting
DESCRIPTION:In this class enter the Art of the Abstract using mixed mediums\, fluid acrylics\, acrylic ink\, neocrayons\, pencils and permanent markers. This requires some self-examination and exploration to find your visual inspiration to actualize the art and to create a finished work by the end of the 5-week session. \nStart with a couple of small 5 x7 mat boards doing fast\, fun\, instinctual exercises and small expanding scribbles and doodles. Then graduate to a larger substrate and with some guidance go through the steps to complete your abstract work of art. \nSupply list available upon registration and instructions for caring for your new supplies to use them again and again. \nRegina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli\, colors\, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world\, never realistic\, injecting her own narratives\, metaphors\, and icons. Regina works instinctually\, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer\, make a connection\, bringing their own experiences to the work. \nRegina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London\, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design)\, The New Art Center in Newton – MA\, South Shore Art Center – MA\, West Hartford Art League\, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven\, CT\, Yale University and The British Art Museum. \nRegina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S.\, Europe\, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven\, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art. \nDates: January 29; February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26. Makeup if necessary March 5.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/in-gallery-mixed-media-abastract-painting/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Everyone Can Draw
DESCRIPTION:Class time focuses on simple Still-Life set-ups ~a bottle\, a bowl with fruit\, etc. Objects are studied from a tabletop perspective. How to create volume\, depth and weight are introduced as participants investigate the power of thin and thick line applications which help to create the shape and mass of objects. Individual attention will be given to each student at their skill level. \nIn the third week participants bring photos or objects from home to draw in an effort to improve how they see and\, therefore\, their drawing skills. 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 Big 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: Saturday Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22; March 1st. Makeup if necessary March 8.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/everyone-can-draw/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Experience Watercolor - Beginner and Beyond
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. Material list sent 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 Big 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\, January 31; February 7\, 14\, 21\, 28. Makeup if necessary March 7
URL:https://essexct.com/event/experience-watercolor-beginner-and-beyond/2025-01-31/
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration with Pen & Ink and Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful botanical illustrations in pen and ink! Each week will focus on a different botanical study. Participants will learn how to observe\, and utilize ink to capture the subject matter with detail and accuracy. Colored pencils are used to enhance the black and white drawings. No previous experience is necessary. Come enjoy a creative and fun class! \nNancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010\, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil\, graphite\, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. \nNancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. \nDates: January 30; Feb 6\, 13\, 20
URL:https://essexct.com/event/botanical-illustration-with-pen-ink-and-colored-pencils/2025-01-30/
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SUMMARY:In Gallery Mixed Media Abstract Painting
DESCRIPTION:In this class enter the Art of the Abstract using mixed mediums\, fluid acrylics\, acrylic ink\, neocrayons\, pencils and permanent markers. This requires some self-examination and exploration to find your visual inspiration to actualize the art and to create a finished work by the end of the 5-week session. \nStart with a couple of small 5 x7 mat boards doing fast\, fun\, instinctual exercises and small expanding scribbles and doodles. Then graduate to a larger substrate and with some guidance go through the steps to complete your abstract work of art. \nSupply list available upon registration and instructions for caring for your new supplies to use them again and again. \nRegina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli\, colors\, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world\, never realistic\, injecting her own narratives\, metaphors\, and icons. Regina works instinctually\, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer\, make a connection\, bringing their own experiences to the work. \nRegina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London\, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design)\, The New Art Center in Newton – MA\, South Shore Art Center – MA\, West Hartford Art League\, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven\, CT\, Yale University and The British Art Museum. \nRegina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S.\, Europe\, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven\, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art. \nDates: January 29; February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26. Makeup if necessary March 5.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/in-gallery-mixed-media-abastract-painting/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zoom Mixed Media Abstract Painting
DESCRIPTION:In this class enter the Art of the Abstract using mixed mediums\, fluid acrylics\, acrylic ink\, neocrayons\, pencils and permanent markers. This requires some self-examination and exploration to find your visual inspiration to actualize the art and to create a finished work by the end of the 5-week session. \nStart with a couple of small 5 x7 mat boards doing fast\, fun\, instinctual exercises and small expanding scribbles and doodles. Then graduate to a larger substrate and with some guidance go through the steps to complete your abstract work of art. \nSupply list available upon registration and instructions for caring for your new supplies to use them again and again. \nRegina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli\, colors\, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world\, never realistic\, injecting her own narratives\, metaphors\, and icons. Regina works instinctually\, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer\, make a connection\, bringing their own experiences to the work. \nRegina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London\, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design)\, The New Art Center in Newton – MA\, South Shore Art Center – MA\, West Hartford Art League\, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven\, CT\, Yale University and The British Art Museum. \nRegina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S.\, Europe\, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven\, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art. \nDates: January 28; February 4\, 11\, 18\, 25
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CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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SUMMARY:Life in Motion
DESCRIPTION:“Life in Motion” the first gallery show of the new year opens on January 24th. The show will run 6 weeks until March 8th. The opening reception is Friday the 24th from 6:30 – 9 pm.\, there will be wine and food\, and all are welcome. The Open House Weekend is Saturday the 25th\, 1-6pm and Sunday the 26th\, 1-5 pm. Regular gallery hours are Wed – Sat\, 12-6pm an Sundays 12-5pm. \nThe Gallery will have images of people or objects in motion. Questions to think about what does motion do to a person or object? What stops it? What makes motion accelerate? What can make motion dangerous? What makes motion beautiful and exciting!
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