The Roycroft Campus Corporation Presents ~
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| What: |
Plein-Air Watercolor Painting ~ with Artisan, Michael Killelea - Experience helpful but not necessary |
| When: |
May 14-16, 2010: May 14th at 6:00pm - Reception at the Roycroft Copper Shop, located on the Historic Roycroft Campus; May 15 & 16th – from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day |
| Where: |
Knox Farm State Park – Seneca St., East Aurora, New York (weather permitting)
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| About: |
Watercolor Artisan, Michael Killelea will be teaching this class. Weather permitting; Michael will utilize the scenic surroundings of the Knox Farm State Park for his plein-air subject matter. The objective in this class is to paint, not to crate a painting. Mike’s philosophy on painting is, “All artists want to be better, whatever their medium or skill level. My most fervent desire is that students in my classes paint better when they’ve finished than when they came in. I work to accomplish that through demonstrations, positive reinforcement, hands-on constructive criticism and hard work. I’m a fanatic about plein air (outdoor) painting. While I recognize the challenges that can present, I’m also keenly aware that like any other exercise an individual is strengthened in the process. I’m an encouraging and enabling teacher who works deliberately to free students from the fear that, “I can’t get it right”.
Materials provided include: an HB drawing pencil, a kneaded eraser, one #10 round watercolor paint brush, a 400 Series (Strathmore 140 lb) Drawing Tablet and a folding plastic paint pallet. |
| Bring: |
Students are supplied information regarding the type of watercolor paints to purchase and can decide on the number of colors, depending on personal preferences. Six to eight tubes are
recommended. Please click to open page with additional required materials list for additional items to bring. |
Artist /
Instructor: |
While Michael Killelea has painted locally, nationally and internationally, his plein air paintings done in China were headlined as “exquisite watercolors” in a feature article in American Artists Watercolor magazine. Killelea watercolors have been exhibited in museums, galleries and community displays. In addition, his work and bio are included in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. He is a signature member and on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Marine Artists. He is also the author and illustrator of two books celebrating Long Island’s rural North Fork. Killelea paints full time when he isn’t teaching and his work can be seen online at www.killeleart.com |
| BIO |
Click here for Michael Killeleas BIO and sample works. |
| Capacity: |
Minimum of 6 students; Maximum of 12 students ~ Reservations Required ~ |
| RCC Home: |
www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com |
| Contact Us: |
Ph.- 716.655.0261, Fax-716.655.8498 E-Mail info@roycroftcampuscorp.com |
| Fees: |
$295 = ( $235 class fee* + $60 materials fee ) Registration is Required
*Fee includes Friday Nite Reception and Box Lunches
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