I am the guest artist for the month of April at Around the Corner Gallery!
You are invited to:
Around the Corner Art Gallery
447 East Main Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-4243
montroseart.com
Monday-Saturday 10:20-5:30.
Special Opening during Art Walk
April 2nd from 6-8
The Guest Artist Show runs the month of April.
I have my large 36x36 oil on canvas paintings as well as my giclee limited edition reproductions and greeting cards for sale.
New to this show first time on display the paint still wet so to speak are: "Poppy Summer" 36x36 oil on canvas, "Water Lily Pads" 24x36 oil on canvas, "Daffodil" 14x11 acrylic on canvas, and "Columbine Rocky Mountain" 16x20 oil on canvas.
The giclees are all on canvas and are hand pulled by me from beginning to end.
Web-site at www.kentee.com
Blog: http://kenteesuonepasek.blogspot.com/
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Finishing Canvas Paintings and Giclees by Framing or Gallery Wrap
There are two ways to finish an oil painting. When the image wraps around a canvas and the finished product is an image on canvas then it is called "gallery wrapped".
When you frame a canvas then the image is finished by framming the canvas. Both ways are accepted as professional finishes and are mostly the preference of the artist.
With my large images of flowers I prefer to finish my artwork by gallery wrapping. This way the art always fits into the room regardless of the style, color or shape.
When you frame a canvas then the image is finished by framming the canvas. Both ways are accepted as professional finishes and are mostly the preference of the artist.
With my large images of flowers I prefer to finish my artwork by gallery wrapping. This way the art always fits into the room regardless of the style, color or shape.
Monday, March 8, 2010
How Toxic are Oil Paints to Paint With? Oil Paint Safety Tips.
I get asked all of the time how toxic are oil paints? All paints including watercolor, acrylic and oil paints contain toxic substances. Cadmium paint (red, yellow) is a mineral that is toxic and in all of these paints. It is the deep rich color you use when you paint.
Toxic in paints can be absorbed through the skin, ingested, and inhaled. Keeping this in mind you can paint safely. Safety tips:
• Never eat while painting.
• Never put your paintbrush in or around your mouth.
• Use a drop cloth.
• Always wear gloves so you do not absorb the paint.
• Wash your hands after painting..
• Wash brushes in Mineral Spirits not in a sink that way the pigments do not end up down the drain.
• Wear a large shirt over your clothes to avoid contact with the paint.
• Remove wet paint from your skin by first wiping it off with a dry towel, then wash with soap and water.
• Try not to handle solvent and paint covered rags with your bare hands.
• Cadmium paint (red, yellow) is a mineral that is toxic. It is toxic in Oil Paint, Watercolor and Acrylic as well.
• The paint quality is related to light testing verses the toxicity levels in paint.
Keep in mind that it is possible to be safe with paint but you have to think about your own safety. Once these become habits while you paint the better you will be.
Toxic in paints can be absorbed through the skin, ingested, and inhaled. Keeping this in mind you can paint safely. Safety tips:
• Never eat while painting.
• Never put your paintbrush in or around your mouth.
• Use a drop cloth.
• Always wear gloves so you do not absorb the paint.
• Wash your hands after painting..
• Wash brushes in Mineral Spirits not in a sink that way the pigments do not end up down the drain.
• Wear a large shirt over your clothes to avoid contact with the paint.
• Remove wet paint from your skin by first wiping it off with a dry towel, then wash with soap and water.
• Try not to handle solvent and paint covered rags with your bare hands.
• Cadmium paint (red, yellow) is a mineral that is toxic. It is toxic in Oil Paint, Watercolor and Acrylic as well.
• The paint quality is related to light testing verses the toxicity levels in paint.
Keep in mind that it is possible to be safe with paint but you have to think about your own safety. Once these become habits while you paint the better you will be.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
New Show in Montrose at Around the Corner Gallery!
I was asked by a super great friend Linda Nadel to be in the Around the Corner Gallery as a guest artist for the month of April! I am so excited. What a fun time. I will be in Montrose Around the Corner Gallery to check out what I need to bring with me. Thanks so much Linda! See you all there~ KP
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Weehawken Art Class Tonight!
Tonight is the first night for my Weehawken Art Class. I am so excited to teach. It is a super warm day with bright sun. I know the class is going to be so much fun! Art classes have a different kind of energy for me. I am going to try to bring these artists to the next level in painting. I can not wait. I remember well when teachers did that for me!
Yea!
So tonight at the Wright Opera House 7-8pm.
See you there!~
Yea!
So tonight at the Wright Opera House 7-8pm.
See you there!~
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