Thursday, February 23, 2012

Part II An Exclusive Interview with Artist Andrea T Kemp for Saks Galleries Cherry Creek









ANDREA T KEMP

flight of the imagination

MAR 9 TO 312012


gala opening reception Mar 9 5 - 9

all works are available prior to opening

all paintings may be viewed on line at SaksGalleries.com

enjoy an exclusive video interview online at Saks Galleries.com



Please enjoy this four part exclusive interview with artist Andrea T Kemp written for Saks Galleries Cherry Creek by noted author Rosemary Carstens. Andrea will discuss, where ideas come from, style and color, process and other thoughts.



ANDREA KEMP ON STYLE AND COLOR


Q: I once heard an eminent watercolorist say that there is no such thing as “style”—paintings consist of thousands of personal choices and decisions made by an artist and it is the result of all those that is referred to as style. Your paintings have a quiet beauty and grace to them regardless of subject matter. How would you define your work?


A: Although I enjoy hearing people’s different takes on my art, I am trying not to be branded, known for only one type of subject matter or style. Rather than be called a “figurative artist,” a “still life painter,” or a “classical realist,” I would like to simply become known for my ability to render a wide variety of subjects well, to experiment and surprise my audience, yet have the finished works recognizable as my own—the result of a myriad of considered decisions about technique, color, and craftsmanship.


Q: What about color? Do you have a preferred palette?


A: I use primary colors as my base: cadmium yellow, cadmium red light, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. As supporting colors, I prefer warm and cool versions of each primary color: cadmium red medium, alizarin crimson, transparent red oxide, van dyke brown, sap green, cerulean blue, cobalt blue, and ivory black.


The colors I use will vary from painting to painting, and usually my inspiration for a piece dictates the color harmony. But my palette stays pretty much the same, with only occasional tweaks or changes, which lets me easily manipulate it to do exactly what I want.


image: Desert Landscape 16 x 12 oil on board



Saks Galleries Cherry Creek

3019 EAST 2ND AVE DENVER CO 80206 303 333 4144 SAKSGALLERIES.COM




Rosemary Carstens writes for several national arts magazines and publishes an award-winning online magazine, FEAST, about books, art, food, film, and travel. She is the author of two books with a third presently being researched. For more information: http://www.CarstensCommunications.com and http://www.FEASTofBooks.com.

Friday, February 17, 2012

An Exclusive Saks Galleries Interview with Andrea T Kemp Part One









ANDREA T KEMP

flight of the imagination

MAR 9 TO 312012



gala opening reception Mar 9 5 - 9

all works are available prior to opening

all paintings may be viewed on line at SaksGalleries.com

enjoy an exclusive video interview online at Saks Galleries.com



Please enjoy this four part exclusive interview with artist Andrea T Kemp written for Saks Galleries Cherry Creek by noted author Rosemary Carstens. Andrea will discuss, where ideas come from, style and color, process and other thoughts.



ANDREA KEMP ON WHERE IDEAS COME FROM


Q: You seem inspired by a range of subject matter. Where do your ideas for new paintings come from? You once told me that you identified with a vivid description from the famous poet Ruth Stone when she wrote about the source of her inspiration. Could you talk about that?


A: That’s right. Ruth Stone once said that, when she was growing up in rural Virginia, she’d be out working in the fields and would feel and hear a poem coming at her like a thunderous train, barreling down on her, shaking the ground beneath her feet. The only thing she could do was run like hell to the house for a pencil and paper to get it down before it raced past her in search of another poet. That’s how it is for me. An idea for a painting emerges, growing stronger and stronger, sort of grabbing me by the neck—refusing to let go until I’ve placed the last brushstroke!


My journey as a painter takes me to new places; it offers unique ideas and challenges paralleling other events in my life. Painting is a teacher and its possibilities are boundless. It’s a large part of who I am and its meaning is ever changing—and, as it does, what I’m drawn to paint changes too.


image: Ravens 24 x 24 oil on board



Saks Galleries Cherry Creek

3019 EAST 2ND AVE DENVER CO 80206 303 333 4144 SAKSGALLERIES.COM




Rosemary Carstens writes for several national arts magazines and publishes an award-winning online magazine, FEAST, about books, art, food, film, and travel. She is the author of two books with a third presently being researched. For more information: http://www.CarstensCommunications.com and http://www.FEASTofBooks.com.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Andrea T Kemp "Flight of the Imagination" Saks Galleries Denver Colorado








ANDREA T KEMP

flight of the imagination

MAR 9 TO 312012


gala opening reception Mar 9 5 - 8 pm

all works available prior to opening

view all works on line at SaksGalleries.com

read an exclusive interview with Andrea T Kemp at SaksGalleries.com blog page

exclusive video interview with Andrea T. Kemp for Saks Galleries


image: unraveled 24 x 36 oil on board

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Saks Galleries Cherry Creek


3019 EAST 2ND AVE DENVER CO 80206 303 333 4144 SAKSGALLERIES.COM

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Jill Soukup Demonstration This Saturday at Saks Galleries Cherry Creek

Jill Soukup

"Horses and Other Thoughts"

Demonstration

Saturday, February 4, 2012

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Jill Soukup "Winded" 36 x 36 oil on canvas

An Afternoon with the Artist Jill Soukup

Light Refreshments Served

Final Days to View Jill Soukup's Exhibition

Details and Additional Works

visit www.saksgalleries.com

Enjoy Saks Galleries Exclusive Video Interview with Jill

Read our blogs for an exclusive four-part interview with Jill Soukup

Saks Galleries Cherry Creek

3019 East Second Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80206 303.333.4144

Coming Up

Fresh Works from Edward Aldrich, William Berra, Jane Christie, Jane DeDecker, Daniel Glanz, Michael Godfrey, Veryl Goodnight, Walt Gonske, Barry Kooser, Joseph Lorusso, Skye Mason, Mary Qian, Pati Stajcar and more.

AND

Gala Exhibition Opening Friday, March 9th

Andrea T. Kemp

"Flight of the Imagination"

March 9 - March 31, 2012