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Fall PYHO Workshops
The Fall PYHO workshops are open to MEMBERS* for registration! From demos to working with shapes and light, there is something for everyone. Thank you in advance for the generosity of our talented teachers this fall, Anne Blair Brown, Trey Finney, Brenda Coldwell, Pam Padgett, Todd Saal and Dawn Whitelaw. To browse and register for the workshops, click HERE! *The Chestnut […]
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“Tennessee Landscapes” Art Show at AshBlue
Visit the Tennessee Landscapes Art Show at AshBlue September 1 - 30, 2024 The Chestnut Group members will be the featured artists at AshBlue during the month of September. The paintings will be Tennessee landscapes and wildlife celebrating The Chestnut Group's unique mission to preserve fragile local environments, threatened habitats and protected natural areas. Gallery Preview, […]
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Workshop with Anne Blair Brown & Trey Finney
Workshop with Anne Blair Brown & Trey Finney
Dual Perspectives On Expressive Painting In Plein Air painting, copying exactly what you see is all fine and dandy, but what if you could see beyond reality to make your colors sing and your light and shadow dance? In this 1-day workshop, Anne Blair Brown and Trey Finney will demonstrate how they use luminous color and expressive mark-making to […]
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Workshop with Brenda Coldwell
Workshop with Brenda Coldwell
LESS IS MORE: FINDING FEWER SHAPES IN THE LANDSCAPE In this class with Brenda Coldwell, we will paint small studies with three to seven shapes. This is an exercise in simplifying the number of shapes within your painting to make it a more impactful piece. I’ve been experimenting with limiting the number of shapes, looking out […]
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Workshop with Pam Padgett
Workshop with Pam Padgett
Deconstruct and Re-Design Pam Padgett will demonstrate reworking an older painting. Asking and analyzing possible ways to greatly improve a painting that just isn't working. Learn valuable lessons and new techniques as you apply constructive criticism with Pam Padgett’s approach to refreshing an existing painting. 8 spots available. REGISTER HERE! Date: Friday, October 4th Time: 9:00am - […]
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Workshop with Todd Saal
Workshop with Todd Saal
Applying Plein Air Lessons in the Studio with Watercolor Learn how Todd Saal approaches subjects while painting in the studio from photos and sketches. This workshop will focus on how he uses reference material as a foundation to capture the moments he experiences during his travels. He will discuss and demonstrate his overall process of creating studio work utilizing his […]