Love is the spirit that motivates the artist's journey. The love may be sublime, raw, obsessive, passionate, awful, or thrilling, but whatever its quality, it is a powerful motive in the artist's life. - Eric Maisel

PLAN YOUR OWN CELEBRATION!   Creative Safari Events and Birthday Parties are available.  Each event is customized for your child or group of children.  Choose your Theme of Beach, Animals, Dance, Anything Can Happen!  $15 per child and a $35 party fee for teaching, please call me for details!

PRIVATE ART LESSONS:  2 hours - $35.00, siblings in the same class additional $15, includes some materials. Available in your own home or in my studio.

                  "IMAGINATION is more important than Knowledge. 
                                                Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein
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I didn't do a lot of painting this summer - but it was one of the most enriching summers I can remember.  Instead I was asked by several mom's if I would teach some summer art classes.  I loved the idea and was so grateful to have the opportunity to work and paint with these young artists.  So Thank you to the parents and to the young explorers who gave me the opportunity to teach as well as learn!  I learned so much from their spirits and their confidence - It was just as inspiring!  I might add that I took an Intensive Drawing Class in Franklin, TN with Dawn Whitelaw the same six weeks that the Safaris were going on as well.  The SAME concepts that were retaught to me - I was teaching to these children -ages 5 to 13.  I did not have to "dumb it down" - They grasped the concepts and in many ways applied them better than some of the adults in my class.  Including me!  The whole experience has been remarkable and it must be shared - So, here are some images of the Creative Safari Explorers of Summer 2009!  ENJOY!


DRAWING SAFARIS BEGIN!


Megan Ledbetter with her Lemons Still Life



Caleb Ledbetter with his sword still life.


Corey and Drew Brenner letting their imaginations soar! That's Indigo our beta fish that Corey is drawing.


Hard at work!  Or is it play?

Camille French shows her lovely colored pencil drawing. Well Done!


Sophie Elias has a flair for the abstract.  She responded with colored pencils to this abstract oil painting.  Way to go, Sophie!


The Girls' Table! Currey Halliday, Camille French, Tori and Sophie Elias. 

 
Tori sat at my kitchen table, looking beyond all of the class and the mess of creating - out one of our front windows to our sycamore tree out front.  Her drawing was beautifully balanced and imaginative.  She also drew the tea set below.  Kudos Tori!
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PAINTING BEGINS - These young explorers couldn't wait to get the brushes in their hands!  Their eyes were AMAZED when I brought out the 16x20 canvases and BIG Brushes!  What a delight to see their wonder and excitement!


The Boys' Table!  Ian Farrar, Corey Brenner, Sean Farrar and Drew Brenner. The best of times.



Ian's independent study to mix colors from the three primaries - and a bit of drip and splash to the mix!  Ian has no fear and quite a vision of what he wants to paint and accomplish.  As his mom and fellow artist, I am always amazed and learn from his way of creating.  I once told him that his painting had to be his own expression.  Soon after that, I carefully suggested to him to add something or other to his painting.  His reply - "It's my painting, Mom." - Absolutely!  What a great listener!  I loved it!



Sean, my 5 year old,  is all about color and expression.  We have such fun exploring and making things, from mixed media to colored pencil to paint to sculpting clay.  Their minds and hearts are alive with ideas!  I just sit back and enjoy! - Then I have to clean up the mess of course.  That will be the next step!


Tori Elias worked hard on this painting.  She mixed every color from the primaries and painted from a still life of sunflowers and wildflowers. The result: a very happy Tori and a beautiful painting!


Elizabeth Hudson joined in the fun with her E!  is for Elizabeth.


Sisters, Sophie and Tori were always encouraging to each other. Sweet!



CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Young explorers will learn:
To become more aware of the world around them
To see how line flows to create shape and form
To discover how colors creat expression and feelings
To experiement with what materials or art form will best express their ideas.

Classes are set up with personalized attention to build upon the knowledge each explorer lears from each class. All materials are provided. Payment is due at the time of registration. Children should wear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for hands on messy fun!

Classes will be held at the artist's home and studio, indoor and outdoor activities will be planned based on the artwork project and weather. A light snack will be provided to energize creative minds. Siblings and friends my be included in the same classes if age appropriate, please let us know with your registration.

Private lessons are available, please contact the artist personally.

Discover Drawing, 3 sessions $90
Age 5-7:    
Age 8-10:   
Age 11+:    
Adventures in Color, 3 sessions $115
Age 5-7:    
Age 8-10:   
Age 11+ :    

Destination Inspiration, 3 sessions $115
Age 5-7:    
Age 8-10:   
Age 11+:    
All materials are included.


WOMEN'S CLASSES
The creative artistic impulse exists in each of us. Unique to each of our spirits. Even if you haven't picked up a paint brush in years - if ever ! You still express yourself daily with your home, and garden, your faith and your family. Learn how music and nature can inspire yoursenses. We offer an encouraging environment guiding your creative interests, free from judgement. Puctuated with light snacks and chocolate breaks!
   Safaris are limited for personalized attention. We ask that your childcare is established away from the session to ensure your total creative exploration and enjoyment.

Discovering Spirit with Drawing, 4 sessions $115
Intuitive Color, 4 session $125
Destination Inspiration, 4 sessions $125

Materials, chocolates, fruits and wine included.

Please contact Kay for registration forms as well as additional information.  kay@kaykeyesfarrar.com

Thank you!