Paint Your Heart Out: Creating Depth with Edges and Color in your Landscapes with Pam Padgett *SOLD OUT*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNTHIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!! PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL BLAIR: chestnutnews2@gmail.com TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST Pam Padgett Monday, September 21, 2020 Creating Depth With Edges and Color in Your Landscapes Description: We will work at creating strength and dimension in your plein air studies. We will be outside (weather permitting) or on the […]
PYHO: Open Discussion, Any Topic or Questions/Paint Along with Beverly Ford Evans and Roger Dale Brown
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNBeverly Ford Evans and Roger Dale Brown Sunday, September 27, 2020 Open Discussion, Any Topic or Questions/Paint Along with Roger Description: Open Discussion- with both Beverly and Roger on any topic, any questions. To be prepared, create them before you come. The Paint Along- students and Roger will paint the same image. He will first […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Shifting Warm and Cool Values in the Landscape with Paula Frizbe
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNPaula Frizbe Monday, September 28th, 2020 Shifting Warm and Cool Values in the Landscape Description: We will be working en plein air in the front of OnTrack, to learn better how to think about warm and cool values as they relate to landscape painting. Time: 12 noon to 5 pm Member Fee: […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Florals with Attitude! with Diane May *Canceled*
Diane May Studio 228 Ensworth Pl, Nashville, TNWe are sorry to announcement that this workshop has been canceled. Refunds are being issued to ticket holders. Diane May Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Florals with Attitude! Description: Learn how to energize your floral paintings with dynamic gestures from block-in to finish. Students may paint an outdoor floral still life or paint flowers […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Fun with Gouache! with Trey Finney
Bluebird Hill, 2864 Ernest Hawkins Rd, Santa Fe, TN 2864 Ernest Hawkins Rd, Santa Fe, TennesseeTrey Finney Monday, October 5th, 2020 Fun with Gouache! Description: Gouache is great for Plein Air, travel, preliminary sketching, quick color and value notes, or taking it all the way to a finished product. The paints are fast drying and an inexpensive alternative to painting with oils, whether in the studio or on location. […]
“Painting the Impressionist Landscape”with Richard Oversmith (Chestnut Group Hosted)
Workshop Dates: October 8-10, 2020 $490 Non-member Price/$425 Member Price *YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN TO GET TO THE MEMBER PRICE* You have the option to pay in full or make a $150 deposit. If you choose the deposit option the process will show your total amount, deposit amount, and balance. Your credit card or […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Simplifying The Landscape with Kevin Menck *Sold Out*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNTHIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!! PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL BLAIR: chestnutnews2@gmail.com TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST Kevin Menck Thursday, October 8th, 2020 Simplifying The Landscape Description: This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of basic landscape painting. There will be an emphasis on value, temperature and being able to see and define big shapes […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Painting Florals and Still Life Outside with Brenda Coldwell
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNBrenda Coldwell Saturday, October 10th, 2020 Painting Florals and Still Life Outside Description: Still Life and Floral Arrangements will be set up outside on the porch at the studio. There will be a brief discussion of how the light affects the subjects and then a demonstration. Afterwards, everyone will set up and paint […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Getting Started with Plein Air Painting with Jessica Lewis
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Jessica Lewis Getting Started with Plein Air Painting Sunday, October 18, 2020 Rain Date: October 19, 2020 Description: Have you ever been interested in taking your paints outside and painting “en plein air”? Not sure what to bring or where to start? Jessica with lead you through the basics-from initial set up and materials, composition, […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Modern Impressionism in Miniature Still Life with Ingrid Derrickson *SOLD OUT*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNIngrid Derrickson Thursday, November 5th, 2020 Modern Impressionism in Miniature Still Life Description: Small Impressions...painting miniature still lifes in oil or acrylic. This class will enhance your abilities to express color, encourage daily painting habits, create expressive little gems abstracted in light and shadow. Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Member Fee: $70 […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Drawing Your Way to Better Landscapes with Mike Sowers and Ed Routon *POSTPONED*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN*THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2021* Mike Sowers and Ed Routon Saturday, November 7th, 2020 Drawing Your Way to Better Landscapes It is said of painting that Value does all the work while Color gets all the credit. Description: This workshop will focus on drawing tools you can use to improve your […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Speedy Sunset Chasing with Erin Martin
Edwin Warner Park Model Airplane FieldErin Martin Friday, November 13, 2020 Speedy Sunset Chasing Description: Chasing first light and last light is one of my favorite plein air practices. This will be the zippiest workshop ever. We'll gather for a quick pow-wow about what materials and methods have served me well in the hunt, do a quick bit of […]
Paint Your Heart Out: Better Designs = Stronger Paintings with Dawn Whitelaw *Sold Out*
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNTHIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!! Dawn Whitelaw Saturday, November 14, 2020 Better Designs = Stronger Paintings Description: New ways to approach the design of a painting to make the painting process easier and the resulting painting more powerful. Power point, demo, lots of hands-on practice and one on one help. We will take our […]
2021 4-Week Monday Paint Club with Pamela Padgett
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Workshop Dates: Mondays Jan 4, 11, 18, 25th Session 1 -Composition, Foundations and Color Harmony 8 Student Class $280 per 4 week session. Workshop Location: On Track Studios Workshop URL: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fafaa22a4f58-pampadgettmonday
2021 Session 2 Monday Paint Club with Pamela Padgett CANCELED!!
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Instructor Name: Pamela Padgett Workshop Dates: Mondays February 8, 15, 22, March 1st Session 2 Freestyle Paint! Bring Images that you've been wanting to paint and we will break down the compositional strengths and learn to analyze what makes a solid painting. Limited to 8 students $280 per 4 week session. Workshop Location: On Track […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Brigitte Hubbard- Plein Air Painting 101: Getting Started
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Plein Air Painting 101: Getting Started Never painted outside, or new to painting outside? No problem! Come join other newcomers to take the courageous leap into painting in the great outdoors! Welcome to Plein Air 101, where we will spend a fun day of learning all about plein air painting. We will cover everything from […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Todd Saal – Impressionistic Landscapes with Watercolor
Paint Your Heart Out - Impressionistic Landscapes with Watercolor with Todd Saal Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - please bring our lunch and a water bottle This workshop will focus on interpreting the landscape while painting outdoors using watercolor. We’ll explore different approaches to create more narrative and expressive paintings. Todd […]
POSTPONED: Paint Your Heart Out with Gayle Levee – Create Depth and Distance in Your Paintings
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNPaint Your Heart Out - Create Depth and Distance in Your Paintings with Gayle Levee TWO DAY CLASS May 7 and May 8, 2021 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - please bring your lunches and a water bottle This workshop will focus on creating depth and distance in your paintings. This will be a two-day […]
Paint Your Heart Out – Learning from Critiques with Kim Barrick
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNLearning from Critiques with Kim Barrick Join award winning artist Kim Barrick, founder of The Chestnut Group, for this 1/2 day workshop designed to elevate your artwork through the process of critique. Good critiques provide artists inspiration to create better work. This class will be helpful to all levels, especially artists terrified to show their […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Pam Padgett – Masses and Mark Making
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Masses and Mark Making with Pam Padgett NEW DATE: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - please bring your lunch and a water bottle Skill level: intermediate Instructor: Pam Padgett OnTrack Studios Class size: 10
Paint Your Heart Out with Robert Blake – The Quick Oil Sketch
The Quick Oil Sketch with Robert Blake Friday, May 21, 2021 9:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. - please bring your lunch and a water bottle Skill level: All levels welcome Instructor: Robert Blake Location: Radnor Lake Class size: 12
Sketch to Studio with Dawn Whitelaw
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Instructor Name: Dawn Whitelaw Workshop Dates: June 24-26, 2021 Students will paint "grocery bag sketches" on Kraft paper and bring these sketches into the studio to create a larger paintings using the small sketch as reference. Employing the practice of creating small sketches to inform your larger studio pieces is a sure path to artistic […]
Painting to Preserve ART SHOW & SALE at MBA
Montgomery Bell Academy 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TNIn celebration of 20 years of Painting to Preserve the natural and historic landscapes of Middle Tennessee, we are pleased to announce The Chestnut Group will partner with Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) to host “Painting to Preserve – ART SHOW & SALE.” June 25-27, 2021 Montgomery Bell Academy, Davis Building 4001 Harding Road | Nashville, […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Lori Putnam – Capturing the Spirit of Nature Outdoors
Putnam Fine Arts Studio 1225 Breeden Rd, Charlotte, TNCapturing the Spirit of Nature Outdoors Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Lori Putnam, LoriPutnam.com Putnam Fine Art Studio 1225 Breeden Rd Charlotte, TN 37036 Price: $150 member / $175 non-member Max: 15 Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (https://loriputnam.com/painting-skills-levels) Class description: This workshop will focus on finding and painting the […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Brigitte Hubbard – Plein Air 101
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNPlein Air Painting 101: Getting Started Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Brigitte Hubbard, BrigitteHubbard.com OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 Price: $110 member / $130 non-member Max: 12 Skill level: Beginner Class description: Never painted outside, or new to painting outside? No problem! Come join other newcomers […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Judson Newbern
Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TNPlan Like the Tortoise . . . Paint Like the Hare Friday, October 8, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (option to stay after from 12 to 3 and paint—Judson there to help—oils or watercolors) Instructor: Judson Newbern Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Rd Nashville, TN 37220 (Meet: To the left side at first big […]
Paint Your Heart Out – Marketing Panel Discussion & Social
Ellen Bibb's Home 4104 Westlawn Drive, Nashville, TNMarketing Panel Discussion & Social Tuesday, October 19, 2021 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Ellen Bibb's home in Sylvan Park: 4104 Westlawn Dr., Nashville, TN 37209 Price per ticket: $50 (Two drink tickets included in cost) Panel description: Join us for a panel discussion on art and art marketing. With a combined experience of […]
Love the Lake. Love the Land. Radnor Art Show & Sale
Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TNFriends of Radnor Lake and The Chestnut Group partner once again for our biennial ART SHOW & SALE To Benefit Radnor Lake November 5-7, 2021 Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220 The paintings on exhibit and for sale feature scenes of wildlife of Radnor Lake. Mark Your […]
Paint Your Heart Out with Mike Sowers
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNProcreate for Landscape Painters Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Instructor: Mike Sowers OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 Price: $90 member / $110 non member Max: 10 Class Description: The goal of this class will be to demonstrate and practice using the tools available with the iPad Procreate App […]
Speaking for the Trees: Chestnut Group & Nashville Tree Conservation Corps – ONGOING EXHIBIT
Speaking for the Trees
Ongoing 2021 Art Exhibit
The Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and The Chestnut Group have joined forces to raise awareness of the beauty trees bring to our Tennessee landscapes. The artists are donating almost half of all proceeds from the sale of the art displayed below to preserve the local tree canopy, which is so critical to a healthy natural environment.