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Ken DeWaard Fine Art

2009 Workshop Intensives at TWO Paint in Viroqua, WI

All of the images below are working demos ( demos that are painted along with the students ) that where painted during the Intensives held here in Viroqua. The weather in September was very good, which seeing that this class started at sunrise and went until sunset, was of course very important, out of my control, but important none the less. The June class was a little cold and not as accommodating. Long days, lots of color notes, good quick grabs as well as a few more thought out time involved pieces, and some great laughs as well. Classes in the future will be limited to 8 in order to keep the class size smaller and more intimate, very enjoyable groups both times this year.

I was very impressed with the work and effort of all of those who took this class. Thanks to all of you for taking time out to come to Viroqua. I will post comments made as they are received.

Comments from Students:

"I appreciated all of the hard work that you went through to plan this workshop and to help each student. You were positive with your approach to all students. Your critiques were kind yet honest. All students were encouraged in the pursuit of their own personal language yet, also to take risks and improve their painting with better composition and design elements." Becky Herlitzke

"Very informative, learned more in 3 days than did in the last year." Paul Goderstad

"The early and late hours were so worth it.
The mid-day extremely necessary and it went so fast.
Thank you so much for opening your studio and your heart and your willingness to share and pass on what you know.
Your enthusiasm, energy and sense of humor is contagious and really made for an excellent workshop experience." Nancy Laliberte

"I really got a lot out of the demos and your explaining temperatures and how you "pushed" color. It helped me see things differently."
Buttons Wolst

"You were very giving of your time. Information great. I do enjoy oil!" Deloras Vind (Watercolorist)

"Loved your hospitality, good humor, artistic talent, concern for students progress and "well- being"."
Susan Denison