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Painting Workshop

Oil Painting Workshop

Saturday, March 26, 2011

10 am - 4 pm (bring a bag lunch)

Instructor: Jody Boogren-Reid

Cost: $80

This intensive workshop is focused on painting the still life in oil. Jody will help "train your eyes to see." Working from life she will guide you and give demonstrations in the areas of: composition, underpainting in tonal values, paint application, color mixing, and glazing to create a convincing representation of a 3 dimensional space. You are welcome to bring your own still life objects that may have meaning in your life, or choose objects that the instructor provides. Please bring your own supplies, including easel.

( If you don't have an easel, please let us know, one could be provided for you. )

Check out Jody's blog, www.jodyboogrenreid.blogspot.com

and to view more of her work you can visit www.kensingtongalleries.com

Space is limited! Sign up now!

For more information and to sign up for this class, email Jody.

Location

Carmen Benske Studio is located at 2674 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For more information call (414) 559-6479 or by email

Alessandra Klück & John Kaphingst Art Exhibit

Please join us for an art exhibit featuring

Alessandra Klück and John Kaphingst.

Alessandra Klück

It is not only the buzzing sound of music or the silk screened color on paper that has found its place in the city of Milwaukee, a region long venerated for its eclectic art and style. From the visual attraction of the Midwest landscape to strong sense of community, the outcome is a harvest of efforts, artists: in and around the city of Milwaukee that make a difference and who call this place home. She has photographed these subjects within their carefully sculpted living spaces, whether that be their home, artist studio or work space, in the hopes to express a deeper connection, not only of that environment which inspires each of these artists, but where the inspiration and imagination converge. She calls this the "Daydream Series."

Alessandra Klück is a graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with a BFA in printmaking. She has lived and worked in and around the city of Milwaukee for many years. Her work has covered an array of media: printmaking methods–linoleum, intaglio, silkscreen, lithography and wood cuts, as well as mixed media, ceramics and photographs. On display will be a mixed media piece and a photo project that has spanned three years, entitled, "Daydream" as a slide show, as well as specific pieces from that series. www.alessandrakluck.com

John Kaphingst

Photographer John Kaphingst shares images that span from Milwaukee to Beijing, exploring the beauty and complexity of moments most often overlooked. John's ability to find inspiration in urban settings–subways, alleys and city streets, makes for a gritty and intricate visual experience.

The exhibit will also be open Saturday, January 22nd • 1 - 5pm

Carmen Benske Studio

2674 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. • Milwaukee

Zhirnova - Felton Art Exhibit

Please join us for an art exhibit featuring

Yulia Zhirnova-Felton and Matthew Felton.

Yulia Zhirnova-Felton

Yulia, investigates the fusion of cross cultural, intuitive, and archival experiences. Native to Russia, she works in a variety of mediums and materials; her work explores two-dimensional drawings and paintings as well as three-dimensional ceramics and earthen structures.

Mattthew Felton

Artist and Architectural Designer, Matthew’s projects include a 3rd generation Bay View home that is currently being transformed into a structural work of art. He focuses on pure forms that fulfill function simply and naturally.

Matthew will be creating an on-site interactive mosaic installation with multiple lighting and 3D effects unlike anything you have ever seen before.

Friday, December 3 • 5 - 9pm

Saturday, December 4 • 1 - 5pm

Sunday, December 5 • 11 - 4pm

Carmen Benske Studio

2674 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. • Milwaukee

To view even more photos go to: Carmen Benske Studio on Facebook

Produced by Night Gallery Day Productions

Jennifer Lang Originals • PhotoWord Art by Trina Kallian Frost

Please join us for an art exhibit featuring Jennifer Lang Originals: Merino wool, silk chiffon, alpaca hair, and angora fur created into amazing artistry with function - scarfs, hats, slippers, purses and other items.

We're also featuring PhotoWord Art - Images that speak to you by

Trina Kallian Frost.

Friday, November 12 • 5:30 - 9 pm

Carmen Benske Studio

2674 S. Kinnickinnic Ave • Milwaukee

Gals' Day Out to Shop

I will be selling some prints and greeting cards

Sunday, November 7, 11:00am- 4:00pm

at Libiamo in the Historic Schlitz Brewery Building

221 W. Galena, Milwaukee

There will be other vendors too. Check us out!

Join us for Gallery Night!

Carmen Benske Studio will be open on Gallery Night,

Friday, October 15th from 6 to 9 pm.

We're at 2674 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Guests Artists include:
Paintings by Todd Mrozinski and

photographs and drawings by Betty Blexrud-Strigens.

Back in the Studio

I've had a hectic week and am thankfully back in my studio for a productive day of painting. Working on two paintings Rain and Three Lilies.

Next showing at Carmen Benske Studio:

Kaleidoscope of Voices

The SDC Youth & Family Development Program Invites you to an art exhibit showcasing the work of the Open Studio at SDC along with featured artists from the program.

Friday, August 27, 2010

5 pm - 7:30 pm

Carmen Benske Studio

2674 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53207

Free and open to the public. A short presentation by the youth artists will take place at 6:30 pm.

Call (414) 906-2818 for more information.

South Shore Water Frolics Parade!

Watch the best parade in the city from my studio! (Tomorrow - Saturday) It's kind of a freak-show, but there will be sangria and mimosas. Parade starts at 11 am. (2674 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.)

Kelsey Lake (Center panel - Finished!)

30 x 43

oil on panel

$4000

Whew! I finally finished this painting. Time to celebrate!