KBS Easter Bunnies are Painting

Twelve young artists and eight older artists (plus Instructor) will have a number of paintings in our upcoming art show at the Dutch Ale House, 253 Main Street, Saugerties, NY beginning on May 5 – First Friday in the Village with a Public Reception planned for Sunday May 7, 2017 at 4 – 6 pm. (Awards at 5 pm) Students range from age 6 – 89…and the show will be hung by Curator Douglas Daniel Elliot. 69 works of art will be on display. Daily hours for viewing: 11 am – 9 pm.

KBS 27th Annual Show May 7, 2017 Reception 4 – 6 pm

"Autumn" pastel by Kristy Bishop (c) 2017
“Autumn” pastel by Kristy Bishop (c) 2017

Autumn Stever (17 years old on May 19, 2017) is my art assistant for the younger art class (ages 6 – 9) on Wednesday afternoons.  Portraits are the most difficult subject matter in all of art. In order to teach it to my young and older students, I need to show them that I can achieve a likeness in my work. The personality needs to come through as well as the technical aspects. It helps that I know Autumn after working with her as a student for four years and as an assistant for two years. This portrait and others will be on display at our show at the Dutch Ale House during the months of May and June 2017. Daily Hours: 11 am – 9 pm.

Art Show at Dutch Ale House

Pastel Portrait of Kyla Misasi (14) by Kristy Bishop (c) 2017
Pastel Portrait of Kyla Misasi (14) by Kristy Bishop (c) 2017

I am beginning a series of portraits of my art students. Some of them have come to me for classes for several consecutive years. Their artwork and mine will be on display beginning  May 5 through June 30 at the Dutch Ale House, 253 Main Street, Saugerties, NY. Reception: May 7 Sunday 4 – 6 pm.

KBS 27th Annual Art Show

New Adult Student Acrylic by Erica Krom
New Adult Student
Acrylic by Erica Krom

KBS is preparing for our 27th Annual Art Show to be hosted by Johnny and Karyn Pavich at the Dutch Ale House, 253 Main Street, Saugerties, NY. There will be an abundance of artwork by students of all ages and instructor during the months of May and June 2017. A public reception will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 at 4 – 6 pm.  Awards will be presented at 5 pm.

KBS New Student at KBS 147 Market St. Saugerties, NY

Connor Hoffstatter and Autumn Stever
Connor Hoffstatter and Autumn Stever
Portrait Drawing by Connor Hoffstatter (11) after Paul Leveille 2017
Portrait Drawing by Connor Hoffstatter (11) after Paul Leveille 2017

Winning entry at KBS Sketchbook Contest Feb. 24, 2017 – Congrats Connor!

Transparent watercolor technique is being taught at the studio during January 2017. New students may join at any time of the year. Instructor, Kristy Bishop teaches a wide variety of media, including: watercolor, pencil, charcoal, acrylic, pastel and water-soluble oils. Students choose subjects that they enjoy. The current course is provided  Sept 2016- June 2017.