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Caillebotte at the National Gallery

August 28, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street, Rainy Day, 1877, oil on canvas, The Art Institute of Chicago

While at the National Gallery this week we got to see an interesting exhibit by Gustave Caillebotte. He is one of the least known of the Impressionist painters not because his work is not worthy of recognition but because he didn’t sell his work. He was independently wealthy and didn’t need to sell.

Gustave Caillebotte, Fruit Displayed on a Stand, c. 1881–1882, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

According to the exhibit information “Caillebotte established himself as an artistic force in the group, as well as a vital organizer who helped curate and finance their exhibitions. During his brief career he also became a significant patron, amassing a collection of more than seventy works, including masterpieces by Degas and Renoir as well as Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Alfred Sisley.”

Check out more about this exhibit here.

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More Behind the Scenes at the NGA

August 27, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Kay, Kathy and Eve study the art

Cezanne Watercolor study

Cezanne Self Portrait – charcoal

Cezanne Still Life – Watercolor

Morrisot Study of a Girl in red charcoal

Monet Study for Picnic Painting – Pencil

The Studio’s Group at the National Gallery of Art

Here are more photos of the behind the scenes visit at the National Gallery of Art on Tuesday. We saw Degas, Monet, Renoir, Morrisot, and Cezanne drawings and pastels that are not on display but in the archives there. It was a rare and wonderful experience. (See yesterday’s post here for more info.)

Tomorrow I will share the very interesting exhibit we saw by Gustave Caillebotte.

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Behind the Scenes at the National Gallery of Art

August 26, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Greg Jecmen reviewing what were seeing

Degas pastel

Degas Pastel

Degas Charcoal Drawing

Renoir study for the Country Dancers

Degas Charcoal and Pastel Study of Jockeys

Close-up of jockey 1

Close-up of jockey 2

Degas Charcoal and Pastel Horse and Jockey study

Degas Charcoal Horse Study

Yesterday morning we had a wonderful opportunity to go behind the scenes at the National Gallery of Art and visit with Gregory Jecman, Associate Curator of Old Master Prints and Drawings. He pulled some drawings and pastels by Degas, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and Morrisot that we were allowed to examine up close. It was a rare experience.

We were amazed to see the detail of the work so close up. The National Gallery offers many programs like this that a free for the asking as long as you make an appointment in advance. For art lovers it is a must! Here are the wonderful Degas’ and a Renoir that we saw yesterday. There was so much to see that I will share the other things we saw in the next few days.

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Coloring for Adults

August 24, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

There is a new trend that has been gaining momentum for a little while now – Coloring Books for Adults. We are finding that coloring relieves stress and helps to focus the mind. We started “Coloring & Cocktails” at The Studio a few months ago and it’s a terrific time to slow down for a couple of hours and relax and color among friends…both old and new.

Join us each 4th Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 and color! Come see what the fuss is all about. Check out more info here.

(You can read more about Coloring in the national news here.)

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Updated Lavender Field for Paint Party

August 23, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

I just updated an old painting of a Lavender Field for an upcoming paint party. I needed a larger version to show for demonstration. I like the way it worked out. You can see the original painting here.

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Miniature Fruit Paintings

August 21, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

The boys painted fruit miniatures this week at kid’s . Cherry, peaches and pear….Great job boys.

Kid’s Art Class is every Wednesday from 4:15-5:15. Why not sign up your young painter? Contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com

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Sophia’s Blue Ribbon

August 20, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

One of my young art students entered a painting in the recent local Fair and won a blue ribbon. She was so excited se shared the photo with me.

Congratulations Sophia and keep up the good work!

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Famous Painters Party

August 19, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Famous Painters Night-O’Keeffe Poppy

Last night was the first Famous Painters Party at The Studio. We are planning to meet once a month to recreate a famous painting by some of our favorite artists. Last night it was Georgia O’Keeffe’s Red Poppy. Everyone did a wonderful job. They look terrific.

Next month we will meet on September 29th and it will be Van Gogh Sunflowers! Plan to join us. Registration info will be posted soon.

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