“What thoughts are to the individual, art is to the community as a whole. That’s where you reflect on who you are, who you hope to be, what you’ve gone through, and where you hope to go.” -Wendell Pierce
Kim’s pieces have been entered into the Art Sandy Springs 5th Annual Bows ArtSS BASH: Sandy Spring’s premier Art event, “Palate to Palette,” a fundraiser celebrating visual and culinary arts. There will be music by the Gary Chumney Trio. You won’t want to miss this!
*SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2015, 6-10 PM.
*At The Huntcliff River Club in Sandy Springs: 9072 River Run.
Follow this link for tickets to this grand event!
My pieces in this exhibit/auction/sale, with close-ups:
Spun Me About: by Kim McGill Stuart. 24 x 24.
Sources of Pain: by Kim McGill Stuart. 24 x 24.
Buoyant Butterflies: Collaboration by Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese. 30 x 40.
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SKETCH: A New Exhibit at Spruill Center for the Arts
/in gallery exhibits, art exhibit openings, spruill gallery exhibits /by kMcGstusketch
*On view March 30 – May 12, 2015
*Closing Reception Tuesday May 12, 6-8pm
Sketch encourages artists to display their creative method. Whether you submit an inspiring sketch along with a finished product or the sketch is the final concept, this exhibit will showcase the imaginative process of the artist. Make sure to visit soon!
At Spruill Center for the Arts Hallway Gallery:
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
JUL.11_SPRUILL: INTRO TO PHOTO-ENCAUSTIC PAINTING by Kim McGill Stuart
/in spruill center for the arts, encaustic wax workshops, registration /by kMcGstuSpruill Center for the Arts Registration for Encaustic Workshops Open in Dunwoody, GA
Saturday, July 11th, 10am until 4pm
Take your art to new dimensions by learning to combine the ancient art of encaustics with modern photography and printing techniques. Participants will learn how to integrate a photographic image with encaustic through techniques such as layering, painting, and by making the original imagery translucent. We will also demonstrate how to experiment with various methods of manipulating the original photograph-including toning, distressing, and a variety of transfer techniques. Proper tools and safety procedures will be discussed.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE OR REGISTER!
Now Showing in Art Sandy Springs 2015: PALATE TO PALETTE! – Annual Bows ArtSS BASH
/in art exhibit openings, showing, annual bows artSS BASH, art sandy springs /by kMcGstu“What thoughts are to the individual, art is to the community as a whole. That’s where you reflect on who you are, who you hope to be, what you’ve gone through, and where you hope to go.” -Wendell Pierce
Kim’s pieces have been entered into the Art Sandy Springs 5th Annual Bows ArtSS BASH: Sandy Spring’s premier Art event, “Palate to Palette,” a fundraiser celebrating visual and culinary arts. There will be music by the Gary Chumney Trio. You won’t want to miss this!
*SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2015, 6-10 PM.
*At The Huntcliff River Club in Sandy Springs: 9072 River Run.
Follow this link for tickets to this grand event!
My pieces in this exhibit/auction/sale, with close-ups:
Spun Me About: by Kim McGill Stuart. 24 x 24.
Sources of Pain: by Kim McGill Stuart. 24 x 24.
Buoyant Butterflies: Collaboration by Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese. 30 x 40.
NOW SELLING: Garage Door Studio in Avondale Georgia
/in gallery exhibits, garage door studio news, showing /by kMcGstuYou can find my mini encaustic fused universes at Garage Door Studio, Avondale GA.
Successful Color Burst Class Update!
/in encaustic student works /by kMcGstuWe had 8 students attend this recent Color Burst Creations Pop-Up class at Penny Treese’s Home Studio in Decatur! You can’t beat using a blow-torch to do these color fusions! There are always such exciting original results after this class! The pieces are so unique and rich and intense, almost looking three dimensional… Check it out!!
Extensive Texture Workshop at Spruill Resulted In Waxy Greatness
/in gallery exhibits, spruill center for the arts, spruill center for the arts workshops, encaustic wax workshops /by kMcGstuSpruill Center for the Arts, 2-Day Workshop. 2015
2 days of full-blown wax working. Take a look at these beautiful creations.
Mar 7+8 – SPRUILL EXTENSIVE ENCAUSTIC EXPLORATIONS IN TEXTURE by Penny Treese and Kim McGill Stuart
/in spruill center for the arts, encaustic wax workshops, registration /by kMcGstuSpruill Center for the Arts Registration for Encaustic Workshops Open in Dunwoody, GA
CLASS > EXTENSIVE ENCAUSTIC EXPLORATIONS IN TEXTURE @ Spruill Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTORS: Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese
March 7th and 8th, 2015 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Special Two-Day Encaustic Workshop!
2-day exploration in encaustic painting will focus on creating tantalizing texture with pigmented wax. You’ll create and leave with 3-5 studies in that emulate textures from coral reef to smooth surfaces, reminiscent of glassy lake water at dusk. Embed or press objects into wax that are personal to your story-charms, sheet music, poems, branches and memorabilia. Practice enhancing textures with oil paint washes and rubs. Manipulate a wax surface with splattered water and fire. And use blow torches, irons and heat guns to create various surface marks and undulations. No experience required.
SEE DATES, TIMES, MAP.
Private and Semi-Private Encaustic Wax Painting Lessons
/in encaustic wax workshops, private encaustic lessons /by kMcGstuLEARN ENCAUSTIC WAX PAINTING ONE ON ONE OR WITH A SMALL GROUP… LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE.
Kim will teach you the ins and outs of painting with encaustic wax. Learn to melt, color and paint with molten beeswax. Burn patterns and depth into with a blow torch or learn to iron the wax on watercolor paper. Choose a style and learn in a personalized one on one setting or in a small party group with friends.
One-on-One Private Lesson:
2 hour minimum $150.00
+ additional hour(s) $75. per hour
Semi-Private Lesson (2-3 people):
2 hour minimum $100.00 per person
+ additional hour(s) $50. per hour per person
No experience necessary. Supplies included.
PERFECT FOR:
COUPONS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE HERE!
POP-UP.APR – Extensive Explorations in Texture with Encaustic Wax
/in pop-up encaustic workshops, encaustic wax workshops, registration /by kMcGstuONE-DAY POP-UP ENCAUSTIC WAX WORKSHOP IN DECATUR: EXTENSIVE TEXTURE
April 26, 2015 @ 12:30 – 4:30 pm
This exploration in encaustic painting will focus on creating tantalizing texture with pigmented wax. Emulate textures from coral reef to smooth surfaces, reminiscent of glassy lake water at dusk. Embed or press objects into wax that are personal to your story-charms, sheet music, poems, branches and memorabilia. Practice enhancing textures with oil paint washes and rubs. Manipulate a wax surface with splattered water and fire. And use blow torches, irons and heat guns to create various surface marks and undulations.
No experience necessary or supplies needed!
REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
FEB 7 – SPRUILL INTRO TO PHOTO-ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
/in registration, spruill center for the arts, encaustic wax workshops /by kMcGstuCLASS > INTRO TO PHOTO-ENCAUSTIC PAINTING @ Spruill Center for the Arts
INSTRUCTOR: KIM MCGILL STUART
February 7, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
1 Day Encaustic Workshop!
Artists will learn how to integrate a photographic image with encaustic through techniques such as layering, painting, and by making the original imagery translucent. We will also demonstrate how to experiment with various methods of manipulating the original photograph-including toning, distressing, and a variety of transfer techniques. Proper tools and safety procedures will be discussed. No experience required.
SEE DATES, TIMES, MAP.