July 7, 2008 – The Charlotte, North Carolina, Understanding Principles of the Landscape workshop has been rescheduled to July 19th and 20th. July 12-13 ended up not being a good weekend for most who were interested. There are a few spots open if you would still like to attend. Please call 704-596-1286 or email paul@paulkeysar.com to RSVP or for more details.

Please view the workshop flyer / registration form for more details.

The workshop will run from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. each day at the McDowell Nature Preserve and will cost $90.00. Space is limited to eight (8) participants.

This workshop will deal with the problems artists face during the beginning, middle, and end stages of a painting. Through demo, discussion, and critiques, Artist and Instruction Paul Keysar will help participants develop a higher understanding of and gain a greater confidence in painting the landscape. He will cover topics such as, how to work with your materials, the use of drawing as a foundation in painting, color choices, the importance of a good composition, and more.

This workshop is suitable for students of all skill levels. Paul will start each day with a short lecture and discussion time, followed by a demonstration. The remainder of each day will be spent painting the landscape with each student receiving individual guidance as needed.

June 30, 2008 – Two of my paintings were selected by Juror David R. Brigham, Ph.D., the Edna S. Tuttleman Museum Director of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), for exhibit in the PAFA Juried Alumni Exhibition 2008.

The exhibit runs through July 27, 2008, in Gallery 128, 128 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, on the first floor of the Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is Free.

This special exhibition features 74 graduates of the Academy, and all artwork is for sale. Twenty-percent of all artwork sold will benefit the Alumni Annual Fund of the Academy.

June 16, 2008 – Due to the heat, the two-day "Understanding the Principles of the Landscape" Plein Air Workshop, at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria (VA), is postponed to June 21-22. See the updated flyer and registration form.

May 20, 2008 – I will be teaching a two-day Plein Air Workshop titled "Understanding Principles of the Landscape." The workshop will take place on June 7-8, 2008, at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, Virginia. For full details, please download the flyer and registration form.

Please call 704-596-1286 or email Paul[at]PaulKeysar.com if you have any questions.

May 5, 2008 – Morning Light and Fence Line (shown: left) will be on exhibit April 25 through June 1, 2008, at the Richeson Art Gallery, 557 Marcella Street, Kimberly, WI 54136. These paintings were selected as two of 75 finalists in The Richeson 75: International Small Works 2008 Art Competition.

April 27, 2008 – View the latest e-Newsletter.

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April 22, 2008 – Below are three recently completed commissions.

How can I commission you to paint a painting?
If you would like to commission a landscape or still life painting, please call me at 704-596-1286, or email me, to discuss what you have in mind. When commissioning a painting, we will usually start by discussing the details of the painting—the subject, size, medium, colors, etc. Then, I will draw and send you a compositional sketch or two, for you to review. When ready to move forward, you will receive a commission agreement to sign detailing the agreed cost and estimated timeframe for completion. A partial deposit will be requested (the amount determined by the size and scope of the painting) along with the signed agreement, and once received, I will begin the painting. Whether it's a subject you have always wanted painted, a spot on a wall you would like filled, or a unique gift you would like to give, it's easy to commission a painting.

April 21, 2008 – I currently have work on exhibit. Two paintings, Cattle at the Watering Hole and Distant City Lights, are on view through April 28, 2008 at the Cornelius Town Hall in Cornelius, North Carolina, as part of the Lake Norman Art League's 2008 Spring Exhibit. Distant City Lights was awarded third place by Judge Carla Hanzal, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte.

Also on view, 11 paintings at the Merrill-Jennings Galleries in Davidson, North Carolina, as part of the "Art of the Landscape" exhibit, which runs through May 3, 2008.

February 2, 2008 – I will continue teaching a Long Pose Figure Drawing Class with a new six-week class beginning February 22, 2008. All levels are welcome. Friday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., February 22 through March 28, 2008, at the Mooresville Artist Guild (MAG) Depot Fine Arts Gallery. Three models, two weeks each model. Cost for the six sessions is $60 MAG members / $90 non-members, payable in advance. Model fees are additional and will be split by attendees at each session. (Maximum charge per student, for the model fee, will be $10.00 per session.) The objective of the class is to make a thorough study of the model's form by carefully observing the shape and value gradations of the figure. Instruction will be given based on classical drawing principles. To register, or for more details, including supply list, please contact Paul at 704-596-1286 or via email at info@paulkeysar.com.

January 9, 2008 – A couple of months ago, I was contacted by an editor of Garden and Gun Magazine who had come across my work while searching the Internet. She selected my painting, English Pointer to use as the featured painting for the regular article "Good Dog." The article with my painting is in the current January/February 2008 issue of Garden and Gun Magazine. Garden and Gun Magazine is a 21st Century Southern lifestyle magazine, which launched in early 2007. It is carried in major retailers. If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, I encourage you to give it a read. The name drew me to pick up the first issue last spring, and I quite enjoy it.
www.gardenandgun.com

January 7, 2008 – Green won third place in the Mooresville Artist Guild's December Members Show - Viewer's Choice. Visitor's to the gallery voted on their favorite piece to select the winners.

January 3, 2008 – New Dates for Long Pose Figure Drawing Class! I will be teaching a Long Pose Figure Drawing class on Fridays beginning January 11, 2008, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Depot Fine Arts Gallery (Mooresville Artist Guild) in Mooresville, NC. The objective of the class is to make a thorough study of the model's form by carefully observing the shape and value gradations of the figure. Instruction will be given based on classical drawing principles. Model will hold one pose for three consecutive sessions. Please email me at info@paulkeysar.com if you would like more details, or to register. Download Class Details and Supply List

December 9, 2007 – I finished a new painting this week titled Moonrise Over the Marsh. It is 11" x 14" Oil on Canvas and is framed in a 3" wide scoop frame with antiqued gold leaf and bluish gray striping in the interior edges. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please email me at sales@paulkeysar.com.

December 6, 2007 – Ultramarine Blue Dark is currently on display through December 20, 2007, at the Maryland Federation of Art, Circle Gallery, in Annapolis, MD. The nationally, juried exhibit is titled "Small Wonders" with size limits of 11 inches for all works, including the frame. Opening reception is Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m., and award-winning works will be announced at this time. I will not be in town this month; however, if you would like to view this painting and small works from other artists on display, I encourage you to check out the exhibit. Ultramarine Blue Dark will be available for purchase during this exhibit. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The gallery is located at 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 (the entry to the gallery sits behind a black wrought iron gate with a ramp leading into the gallery.) See Map.

November 8, 2007 – I can now ship worldwide.

Payment Method: Payment must be made in U.S. dollars. U.S. buyers may pay by check drawn on a U.S. bank, with credit cards through PayPal, or with their PayPal account. International buyers must pay using PayPal.

Note to International Buyers: To avoid misunderstanding, we declare the exact purchase price of the painting (and frame if applicable) as the value of the goods when completing the customs declaration. We will neither check the "gift" box nor under declare the value. International buyers are responsible for payment of taxes and tariffs levied by their government, and should inquire as to these fees in advance, so they are aware of any additional cost they may owe upon receiving the painting.

October 8, 2007 – Harvest was awarded Third Place by Judge Larry Elder of the Charlotte, NC, Elder Art Gallery at the Mooresville Artist Guild Artoberfest 2007. Countryside Landscape was awarded Honorable Mention. This exhibit runs through October 27, 2007, at the Depot Fine Arts Gallery, 103 W Center St, Mooresville, NC 28115. (Get Map). Both works are available for purchase.

October 7, 2007 – Cast Shadows was awarded First Place by Judge Elizabeth Bradford at the Lake Norman Art League Fall Exhibit 2007. The exhibit is on display through November 15, 2007, at the Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Unit 1, Cornelius, NC. (Get Map).  Hours are Monday - Thursday, 1 to 5 PM; Friday, 9:30 AM to 1 PM; Saturday, 12 PM to 4 PM. The watercolor painting Countryside Landscape #2 is also on display and available for purchase during this exhibit.

October 1, 2007 – I just finished two paintings last week. They are Green and Cast Shadows.

Green 20" x 16" Oil on Canvas © 2007

Cast Shadows 8" x 10" Oil on Canvas © 2007

September 17, 2007 – Harvesting and The Three Trees were selected as finalists in the Richeson 75: Landscape & Exteriors International Competition. Stored Hay Bales was selected as an entry of merit. All three works will be published in the exhibit catalog, which will be available for purchase.

September 11, 2007 – Late August, I submitted information about my work to the website emptyeasel.com in hopes of being reviewed. Each week, a new artist is featured on the EE Reviews section of the website. I am happy to announce that my work was selected for review, and I am the featured artist for September 5, 2007. Please take a moment to read the article, which is written entirely from the perspective of the site owner. He understood completely what I was trying to convey—the effects of light and weather—in the three paintings selected, and that of my work in general. After reading the article, I encourage you to browse the rest of the website, which is a valuable resource for artists and art lovers. (Read the full article by clicking this link...)

August 29, 2007 – I am currently accepting inquiries for landscape and still life commissions. Now is the perfect time to commission a painting for the upcoming holiday season. If you would like more information about commissioning a painting, please email me at info@paulkeysar.com, or call (704) 886-8013.

I am also available to give private art lessons to those serious about growing as an artist. If you live within an hour of the Charlotte, NC, area (or are willing to commute), and are interested in receiving art lessons, please call me. Thanks.

August 17, 2007 – I have taken and posted photos of the following framed paintings: Harvesting, Stored Hay Bales, and Shadow on a Hill. When viewing the larger photos of the paintings, you can view them framed by clicking the "View this Painting Framed" link at the bottom of the page. I will be posting more photos of framed paintings next week.

August 11, 2007 – Storm Over the Ocean, Emerald Isle, 8" x 10" Oil on Canvas, is available for purchase. View more details and a larger image here.

Over the next few weeks, I will be taking new pictures of the paintings available for purchase, so viewers can see what they look like framed. As time permits, I will be adding photos of the framed paintings to the website.

April 13, 2007 – My painting Clouds Over the Lake was awarded the highest honor of Best in Show at the Lake Norman Art League's 2007 Spring Show. The winners were selected by distinguished sculptor Jon Hair and artist and educator Elizabeth Ross. In addition, Clouds Over the Lake was separately selected by a representative of a group of civic leaders and art experts to be published in postcard format. The postcards will be sold at select area retail centers and at the Visitors Center in Cornelius, NC, to benefit the Lake Norman Art League. Clouds Over the Lake will join other award-winning works on display at the Cornelius Town Hall in June and the Christa Faut Gallery in July.

March 31, 2007 – I will be exhibiting three new works in the Lake Norman Art League's 2007 Spring Show. The show runs March 31, 2007, through April 28, 2007, and features 5" x 7" postcard-size paintings by local artists depicting the area's people, places, culture, and events. A reception will be held Friday, April 13, 2007, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Exhibition Space. The Exhibit is located at 108 South Main St., Davidson, NC, and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As part of the Art on the Green events, the Exhibit will be open Saturday, April 14, 2007, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, April 15, 2007, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.

January 12, 2007 – An earlier work of mine, Winter's Walk, Paris, VA, was published on the cover of VOL. 61, NO.1, the January 2007 issue of the Journal of Financial Service Professionals. The Journal is a bi-monthly publication of the non-profit Society of Financial Service Professionals circulating to more than 20,000 financial professionals and institutions nationwide.