Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Illinois River Salon and Studio Open House

 Two of my paintings will be part of the 2016 Illinois River Salon exhibit at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership's annual conference tomorrow, October 6th, 2016. The conference is being held at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville, AR.  more info:  http://www.irwp.org/

 After a year of significant changes for me, I have decided to open my home studio on South Street in Fayetteville. From 2-6 pm, the public is welcome to come enjoy my work.        MM Kent

Save the Date:  Sunday, November 13

Market Shadows


Monday, July 4, 2016

Market Painting

This painting I did at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market a few years ago needed a few touch-ups.
It got them this week. I think it is one of my best.

The March of Souls

The title, courtesy of my friend and sometimes painting buddy, Nick Nicholson.

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:


'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.


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

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.


MM Kent painting at Crystal Bridges