Paint Together in Santa Fe w/ Laurie Kwo
When: November 11-15, 2024
Where: Jen Tough Gallery & AIR Studios Santa Fe
Instructor: Laurie Kwo
Workshop Description: During our time together, we will meet each day as a group for discussion, lessons and demos but there will also be scheduled time for individual painting, coaching and mentorship. Having spent 20 years in a professional leadership position prior to returning to art, I'm passionate about coaching, mentoring, offering feedback and guidance to each artist to ensure they have a rich and rewarding experience.
About the Instructor: Laurie Kwo is a Hawaiian-born artist based in Chicago, Illinois who is building a following as an abstract painter. Her creative journey, which began at age six, has taken her through the fashion industry and high-end interior design, and sharply attuned her passion for capturing the essence of the world around her. She has produced works for featured display and for sale in galleries and executed commissioned pieces that are part of private art collections. Her original abstract artwork, sourced from personal experience, is an exploration of classic feminine themes and delves deep into human vulnerability.
Through the years, Laurie has honed her signature painting style. She studied interior design at Indiana University and expanded her learning at the Harrington College of Design. Chief among her influences is Nicholas Wilton, whom she cites as having the greatest impact on her creative process. He taught her to paint from her soul, not from a picture, to trust her intuition, and let the expression take its own course. In late 2019, as an extension of his Creative Visionary Path Program (CVP) in Sayulita, Mexico, she met and worked alongside Wilton and his coaches. Since this life-changing experience, her work has become a true reflection of herself as the artist.
Having collaborated with architects, designers, and homeowners, Laurie understands the importance of meeting deadlines and what goes into the delivery of a superior customer experience. She brings a keen sense of design and many years of practical managerial experience in the corporate world and is prepared for the challenges of running a creative business. Laurie is represented by Van Gogh Gallery, Liz Lane Gallery, Lyons Share Gallery, The Collective Dallas, Tracery Interiors and Art en Object, Art Consultants. She will continue to practice gratitude, champion the success of others, and pour her heart and soul into each project.
Instructor website: www.lauriekwoart.com
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Schedule:
Day 1 - Collect
We are all unique and will discuss our interests and how to bring those into our work. Discussion, Demo, Paint, and individual meetings.
Day 2 - Play
When we let go of outcomes, we allow ourselves to be present and have fun with experimentation. Discussion, Demo, Paint, and individual meetings.
Day 3- Evaluate
After a full day of play, now is the time to evaluate our work and decide what we like and what we will cover up. We'll talk design, color, line and shape when evaluating our work. Discussion, Demo, Paint and individual meetings.
Day 4 - Repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Discussion, Demo, Paint, and individual meetings.
Day 5- Showing/Presenting and selling your work.
Prep for open studios.
Discussion, Demo, Paint and individual meetings.
Supplies (download PDF): LINK
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A sandwich lunch will be provided the first day of the workshop (vegetarian accommodated, but not gluten free). For the other days, please bring your lunch and store in refrigerator or freezer. Kitchen with microwave, unlimited coffee, tea and ice water. Multiple restaurants and grocery 2-5 minutes from facilities.
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