Ken Christensen, Artist

Ken Christensen Workshops

One student's experience

Here is a comment by participant Laurel Sherrie, an outstanding painter in her own right:

"I thoroughly enjoyed Ken's 4-day workshop. I loved the schedule, starting after lunch. On location, he started with a painting demo and then we'd all go paint. Then we'd take a break for him to continue on the demo, and go back to our own paintings. This was a great combination of watching & doing, watching & doing. Ken's laid-back method of instructing and anecdotes was wonderful.

Experiencing Ken's style has opened doors for me to paint larger and bolder. I'm working on getting faster too. I don't know if he is aware of this, but he removed some of the "must do's and can't do's" that I've learned along the way, which is another freeing aspect for me with my painting. I look forward to doing more with him. L.S."

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Winter weekend workshop, March 24, 25

Paint on-site with plein air master, Ken Christensen for two days this March 24, 25. As usual this will be a plein air workshop, painting on-site in the beautiful area around Morro Bay, California. The workshop will begin Saturday morning with an opeing talk and meet and greet from 10:30 to noon at Ken's Los Osos studio. Then Ken will lead the group to a nearby location to paint from 1:30 to 5:30. Sunday painting will also be from 1:30 to 5:30 in a different nearby location. Ken selects scenes among his favorites for their beauty and relaxing surroundings. Most likely one day will be spent on the coast with boats and water views and the other day painting inland with mountains or ranches as subjects. Each day Ken will paint a demonstration piece as there is no substitute for watching the process unfold before your eyes. Ken will then coach all participants and help them to realize their personal vision. In addition to practical tips, Ken's unique insights give students a fresh way of looking at things and a fresh approach to creating a noteworthy work of art. Ken keeps things entertaining with many stories and anecdotes from 35 years of painting in Europe and the U.S. All levels of students are welcome.Tuition is $180 for two days. A small deposit is required. A list of materials and lodging options will be available upon registration. Email from this site or call Ken at (805) 528 1498

Four day plein air workshop June 19-22

Live the artist's life for four days with Ken Christensen on California's beautiful Central Coast. The first day of class on Tuesday the 19th will begin with a discussion and get together at the artist's studio in Los Osos. Then, the workshop will continue all four days with painting on-site from 1:30 to 5:30 each day. Each class will be at a different location and type of subject from around Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo with seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes alternating. Ken will lead off each day by painting a demonstration piece and then will give personal attention to each student as they realize their own vision. Ken is noted for his bold and bright work and he will show you how to paint rapidly by capturing the essential ingredient in plein air work: the light. Ken will share the philosophical insights he has garnered from 35 years of painting. The workshops are always lively with unlimited practical advice and anecdotes from life here and abroad. Tuition for the four days is $380. A small deposit is required. Class size is limited so early registration is encouraged. A list of materials and lodging options will be available upon registration. All levels of students are welcome. Contact by email from this web site or call Ken at (805) 528 1498. Feel free to call if you have any questions.