My easel as it looked a few days ago.
MM Kent - Artist and Author at Wings and Roots Studio in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The artist's debut novel is A Coward's Guide to Oil Painting
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Bridge (In more ways than one)
For the past year my energy was focused on sustaining an organization (loosely interpreted) that served my friends and me as an excellent gallery and meeting space: the Fayetteville Underground. By the first week of march this year it was clear to me that it was time to move on. To the Underground and all the artists, volunteers and associates, I wish you well. To my friends and patrons, I expect to have a viable place very soon to receive you and exhibit my work.
As you probably know, my home studio at 219 W. South St. in Fayetteville is where I work, and as soon as I have re-claimed it sufficiently, I expect to have an open house. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Until then, I will be updating my images and art-related information here on the blog.
Some of you may remember seeing the following image before:
As you probably know, my home studio at 219 W. South St. in Fayetteville is where I work, and as soon as I have re-claimed it sufficiently, I expect to have an open house. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Until then, I will be updating my images and art-related information here on the blog.
Some of you may remember seeing the following image before:
'Bridge' - 30 x 24 oil on panel |
Thursday, March 12, 2015
2015
I have to say I've been distracted from regular production of paintings for a while, but the Friday Morning Painting Group that meets at Fayetteville Underground has been a sustaining factor for me. The painting below was done a few weeks ago.
Classes have been going well. Two are finishing in a week or two. I'm planning to do another 4 weeks of sessions beginning in late May. Plein Air season is almost upon us, and I would like to make the most of it. Also, I miss drawing. Quick Draw on Saturdays will begin at the Underground when the Farmer's Market starts up again.
Enigma I |
Classes have been going well. Two are finishing in a week or two. I'm planning to do another 4 weeks of sessions beginning in late May. Plein Air season is almost upon us, and I would like to make the most of it. Also, I miss drawing. Quick Draw on Saturdays will begin at the Underground when the Farmer's Market starts up again.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
January Classes at Wings and Roots Studio
MM Kent is
offering six weeks of painting classes starting the first week in January, 2015, entitled:
Oil Painting from Abstract to Impression: Creating a
compelling image with an economy
of means.
2 ½ hour sessions once a week will take place in the
artist’s home studio at 219
W. South St., Fayetteville.
MONDAY 1 - 3:30pm
or
TUESDAY 5:30pm - 8pm
MONDAY 1 - 3:30pm
or
TUESDAY 5:30pm - 8pm
Cost is $150/ for all 6 sessions - payable before the first week in January.
all supplies furnished for an additional $80.)
6 student maximum enrollment
This class is for artists at any level of accomplishment.
We will be following a specific curriculum with different
exercises each week that address:
palette work and color mixing
abstract design
looseness of style
value progressions
visualization
edges
finish
Materials:
I suggest the
following palette:
Paint: WINTON brand
or Grumbacher PRE-TESTED brand
(37 ml
tubes are ok):
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red Light
(not ‘HUE’)
Indian Yellow
Sap Green
Ultramarine Blue
Titanium White
Pint of Odorless
mineral spirits- 1/2
pint or pint can (Mona Lisa brand from Hobby Lobby is best)
Paper
Towels
Small
Linseed oil
Bristle Brushes-
assorted Flats or Filberts #2 - #12 or larger
Small Round Sable- #6 or short liner brush
At least one Soft Blender – soft fan brush or goat hair
brush
Palette or Painting Knife-the kind with a bend like a masonry
trowel
Other
Supplies:
Portable Easel (OPTIONAL)
Palette (grey or brown palette, not white, and not the
smallest)
Sketchbook or clipboard with paper
panels or canvases I
recommend 11 x 14 or 12 x 12 or 8x10
(I usually have some available)
*Please
email if you want to participate: artist@wingsandroots.com
Sunday, August 3, 2014
On Location at Crystal Bridges Museum
Painting as performance!
In May I was contracted to perform a painting at Eleven Restaurant in Crystal Bridges for a Wedding Party Reception and Dinner which lasted a total of 6 hours. I painted the whole time and produced a finished 16x20 painting of the head table and guests. The bride and groom are visible alongside the cake at the very far end of the table.
In May I was contracted to perform a painting at Eleven Restaurant in Crystal Bridges for a Wedding Party Reception and Dinner which lasted a total of 6 hours. I painted the whole time and produced a finished 16x20 painting of the head table and guests. The bride and groom are visible alongside the cake at the very far end of the table.
MM Kent painting at Crystal Bridges |
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Portrait Group
On Fridays, a group of local artists gather at Fayetteville Underground to pursue their passion for painting. I'm fortunate to be associated with the group and happy to share a couple of my recent paintings done on Friday mornings.
These and other works are on view starting today at Fayetteville Underground.
Native Color by MM Kent |
A Sideways Glance by MM Kent |
These and other works are on view starting today at Fayetteville Underground.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Quick Draw announced
Quick Draw Returns Saturday, June 7th!
Each Saturday in June, 2004, various artists will be holding Quick Draws from 11am- 1pm in the main gallery of Fayetteville Underground.
Models will sit for 45 minute sessions as the subject of art made on the spot.
Everyone may participate, either as artist, model, critic, or observer.
Come see us draw and paint!
Each Saturday in June, 2004, various artists will be holding Quick Draws from 11am- 1pm in the main gallery of Fayetteville Underground.
Models will sit for 45 minute sessions as the subject of art made on the spot.
Everyone may participate, either as artist, model, critic, or observer.
Come see us draw and paint!
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