The Around the Corner Gallery had asked me to be the guest artist for April. Guess what? When I went in to pick up my art they asked me to stay on as an artist! So now my artwork is at Around the Corner Gallery in Montrose. The owners Patt and Bob are wonderful people and the gallery is the best! Thank you!
Come down and see my work.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Around the Corner Gallery: Guest Artist for April
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/
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/
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!~
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Fanstastic Day!
There is fresh snow and sun outside. I am inside trying to get all of the office items done so I can go play outside. Love it! It is beautiful with the mountains and the weather. Yea!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Let it snow!
The snow is really coming down today! The mountains are really covered and today we went skiing on the local ski hill. We came back and had hot tea, cocoa, and a snack. It was so much fun to take a day to spend time together.
Nothing going on in the studio today. I am spending time researching the best card company to go with for my cards. Current Cards, Blue Mountain Arts, Inc, American Greeting Corporation and Mead have all caught my eye. I am still surfing the web to check out what else would work.
Here is a preview of my Gaillardia Series
Nothing going on in the studio today. I am spending time researching the best card company to go with for my cards. Current Cards, Blue Mountain Arts, Inc, American Greeting Corporation and Mead have all caught my eye. I am still surfing the web to check out what else would work.
Here is a preview of my Gaillardia Series
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Painting up a storm!
I have several large paintings taking place in the studio. I finished 1 poppy, am in the middle of another and started a third last night. So much fun to paint with big bright bold colors. I also have a water lily painting going at the same time. They are all large 36x36 and going to be great to hang on the walls.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Telluride Art Show Outcome
Well, it was quite a weekend in Telluride last weekend. I decided to set up professionally with propanels and my lights. The booth presentation was the best it could have been. I found that what sold was rather interesting. My hand pulled greeting cards are what sold. I think that in this economy this group of people wanted something useful.
The most shocking result for me was that overall no one even commented on the pricing of the originals. Most of the time at these kind of shows I have a different reaction to the originals except the one or two that purchase them. The originals were really looked at hard by several people. We will see how that happens.
The top painting of the show was the Oriental Poppy. This was the first time it has been shown. The colors worked well and I can not wait to finish my other poppy painting because it works well with the Oriental Poppy.
It seems like I need to focus my originals to this region. One comment was "too tropical" and I know that is true of the flowers I have because we have lived in Mobile, Alabama and Jacksonville, Florida for the last 5 years. It is time to become mountain flowers.
It is also time to find the local galleries. I did walk by the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art and talked with them on Saturday. We will see if they will be willing to work with me. I liked the layout of the gallery as well as the professionalism of the staff. I could see my series of large 36x36 in a show at the gallery. It is just time to wait and see.
The most shocking result for me was that overall no one even commented on the pricing of the originals. Most of the time at these kind of shows I have a different reaction to the originals except the one or two that purchase them. The originals were really looked at hard by several people. We will see how that happens.
The top painting of the show was the Oriental Poppy. This was the first time it has been shown. The colors worked well and I can not wait to finish my other poppy painting because it works well with the Oriental Poppy.
It seems like I need to focus my originals to this region. One comment was "too tropical" and I know that is true of the flowers I have because we have lived in Mobile, Alabama and Jacksonville, Florida for the last 5 years. It is time to become mountain flowers.
It is also time to find the local galleries. I did walk by the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art and talked with them on Saturday. We will see if they will be willing to work with me. I liked the layout of the gallery as well as the professionalism of the staff. I could see my series of large 36x36 in a show at the gallery. It is just time to wait and see.
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