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Free Demo
Free Demo at the Cabarrus Art Guild
When Architecture Meets Art with Kevin Owen
When: Sunday April 14, 2024
Time: 2:00-4:00
Where: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW Concord, NC 28025. Enter at Kerr Street side doors, lower parking lot- Greenway Gallery.
You are invited to join us as Kevin Owen, president of Owen Architecture in Winston-Salem, NC, shares how he uses his architectural and design talents to create impressionistic landscapes in watercolor.
A native of Winston-Salem, Kevin grew up creating. “As far back as I can remember I’ve colored, drawn, sketched, painted or built things,” he has often said. Though technically not trained as an artist, his undergraduate work in the Architecture Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte stressed the importance of line, form and space; qualities necessary in all of the graphic art forms. Kevin currently lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with his wife, cat and far too many paintings.
During the demo, Kevin will demonstrate through the use of quick movements and a very limited palette how he creates exciting and quick watercolors. The demonstration will be a live walk through of Kevin’s process creating his impressionistic landscape watercolors.
You can view samples of Kevin’s work at his website https://kevingowen-studio.com/.
No need to register.
This event is Free and Open to the public.
We ask you arrive before 2pm to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.
Time: 2:00-4:00
Where: ClearWater Arts Center and Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW Concord, NC 28025. Enter at Kerr Street side doors, lower parking lot- Greenway Gallery.
You are invited to join us as Kevin Owen, president of Owen Architecture in Winston-Salem, NC, shares how he uses his architectural and design talents to create impressionistic landscapes in watercolor.
A native of Winston-Salem, Kevin grew up creating. “As far back as I can remember I’ve colored, drawn, sketched, painted or built things,” he has often said. Though technically not trained as an artist, his undergraduate work in the Architecture Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte stressed the importance of line, form and space; qualities necessary in all of the graphic art forms. Kevin currently lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with his wife, cat and far too many paintings.
During the demo, Kevin will demonstrate through the use of quick movements and a very limited palette how he creates exciting and quick watercolors. The demonstration will be a live walk through of Kevin’s process creating his impressionistic landscape watercolors.
You can view samples of Kevin’s work at his website https://kevingowen-studio.com/.
No need to register.
This event is Free and Open to the public.
We ask you arrive before 2pm to not interrupt the speaker’s presentation.
Come join us for
The CAG Annual Summer Judged Art Show, 2024
Opening Reception
Opening Reception on Sunday, June 2 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Street Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Street).
Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served.
Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork.
Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served.
Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork.
Plein Air with the CAG (FREE)
Calling all artists!
First timers welcome!
Don’t worry if you don’t have all the things you think you need, this is a very informal gathering, and your fellow artists are happy to help! Reach out to get on the mailing list for various events!
Has the idea or the fun of Plein Air ever fascinated you? Well first off, to explain, Plein air is a French term meaning, “denoting or in the manner of a 19th-century style of painting outdoors, or with a strong sense of the open air, that became a central feature of French impressionism.” Some famous Plein air painters were amongst the most impressive painters from history including Monet, Homer and Sargent.
Within the Cabarrus Art Guild, a group of Plein air painters have banded together to enjoy the lovely North Carolina Piedmont and surrounding sites via Plein air. They have named themselves, “Dusty Road Painters” and meet to explore the indoors (inclement weather) and outdoors that offer countless opportunities to express one’s artistic curiosity and passion.
Have questions or interested in joining this free group of adventurous artists? Reach out to Plein Air Chair, O’Lynda Walker at olynda.walker@gmail.com.
Within the Cabarrus Art Guild, a group of Plein air painters have banded together to enjoy the lovely North Carolina Piedmont and surrounding sites via Plein air. They have named themselves, “Dusty Road Painters” and meet to explore the indoors (inclement weather) and outdoors that offer countless opportunities to express one’s artistic curiosity and passion.
Have questions or interested in joining this free group of adventurous artists? Reach out to Plein Air Chair, O’Lynda Walker at olynda.walker@gmail.com.
NEWS
The Guild Showcases Their Art in the Greenway Gallery
ClearWater Arts Center and Studios (our base of operations) offered the Cabarrus Art Guild an opportunity to hang our art in the Greenway Gallery. All sorts of art are on display, oils, acrylics, recycled glass… you name it.
Next time you are in the area (drop-in hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12:00 - 5:00pm. For all other times, please call to schedule an appointment. ClearWater staff is available by phone (704.920.6600).
Or stop by on a Tuesday (our group meets there 10am-3pm) and take a look!
Next time you are in the area (drop-in hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12:00 - 5:00pm. For all other times, please call to schedule an appointment. ClearWater staff is available by phone (704.920.6600).
Or stop by on a Tuesday (our group meets there 10am-3pm) and take a look!
Become a member today (Join CAG) or contact us to join our mailing list (Contact CAG) for more information about joining these events