Spring Plein Air Workshop with James Keul

Saturday, May 31st
4:30 - 8:30 PM
$140
Ages 18+

About the class:

In this class, you will learn to develop strong compositions, distill images down to their essentials, and work to create relationships within each painting. There will also be a strong emphasis placed on contrast, whether it be value contrast, chromatic contrast, or contrast between sharp and atmospheric lines. You will learn how to create more powerful images that take full advantage of all of the tools available to the artist. Other topics that will be addressed include finding a value design in the landscape, reading color, using color value, and the advantages of working quickly. The instructor will do a demo at the beginning of the class and then students will break off to paint the nearby landscape, where everyone will have one-on-one time with the instructor to ask questions and receive individualized advice. 

This class is for painters of all levels, using the medium of their choice. Equal attention will be paid to each student regardless of their level of experience.

A list of suggested supplies can be found HERE.

About the Artist: James Keul

James Keul is a fine-artist, and muralist based in Durham, NC. James graduated with a BFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and continued his education at the Art Students League of NY. James formerly worked as studio assistant to artists Richard Haas, Frank H. Mason, and Lorrie Goulet. James has exhibited his paintings, etchings, and monotypes widely, including Waterworks Visual Art Center, the GreenHill Center for NC Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan, and CAM Raleigh. He has taught painting classes and workshops for more than 15 years, at various locations, including the Art Students League of NY, Carrboro ArtsCenter, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and Durham Arts Council. James’ work is represented by SCAD Art Sales and Craven Allen Gallery, in Durham, NC. He was a 2024 NC Artist Support Grant recipient from the Durham and NC Arts Councils and one of James’ paintings was recently included in the 5th National Climate Assessment, to represent Hawaii and U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands, as well as the 2024 Climate Literacy Guide.

More learn more about the instructor and his work, visit www.jameskeul.com or Instagram: @jkeul