Come join the fun and learn how to create beautiful art with colored pencils!!!
I love to teach and inspire other artists as they create!
Teaching Schedule-2023
These classes will be held in my home studio in Paris, Texas from 1-4 p.m. each Wednesday afternoon for 5 consecutive weeks. I enjoy teaching in sessions to allow for breaks for my students and myself. My teaching is more coaching style by allowing you to choose the subject matter you would like to create in colored pencils, and I will assist you during class to create that piece. I can offer assistance with choosing if you’re not sure where to begin.I will guide you in materials to use and will also be willing to teach about other mediums you can combine with colored pencils, if you so desire. Beginners are welcome. All levels of experience will work in this environment.The fee for the 5-week session will be $175. If you desire to join the class once a session has started, the rate will be reduced accordingly for the weeks left. Each session is limited to 4 students, so reserve your spot by emailing me @kjkeys@kimkeysart.com.
The teaching sessions scheduled for 2023 are:
August 16-September 13-Each Wednesday of those weeks
October 4-November 1-Each Wednesday of those weeks
*Classes are non-refundable.
Testimonial-”I am a new art student with Kim Keys, but I am not a new art student. My courses have taken me far and wide. I came to Kim because I was interested in learning the process for using colored pencils. She attracted me because she has professional skills, and she loves to teach. All attributes which make for a fine learning experience. Kim teaches in her own studio; she shares a variety of techniques as the class moves forward or the student wants more. She is patient, giving of herself and a tremendous resource in this art medium. Colored pencil artists are hard to come by, this jewel is in Paris which benefits the entire art community in the area.”-S. Schneider
Having fun learning a new medium!
Beginning Colored Pencil Artists
I love teaching!
Proud artists at the end of class!
Progression Videos
These videos show the progression from beginning to end of these pieces of art. I scanned these pieces as I went along of my progress and then decided to make some videos so you could see how the project comes together. Note how every project has it’s “ugly” stage, but you have to press through to get to a great end! I can help you do that!
Teatime and Tulips
Jake
Be My Valentine-Online Colored Pencil Workshop
“Be My Valentine”
This adorable teddy bear was so much fun to create. I hope you will join me to recreate this with colored pencils!
This class will be held online in a private Facebook group on Wednesday, February 10th, from 1-4 p.m. (CST). You will receive a supply list, a reference photo, a line drawing, and a printable ebook with all of the instructions as well as three hours of live online instruction! If you can’t make it during the live hours, you can still sign up because the recorded video from the online class will be posted in the group and available for one month after that date. Beginners are welcome! No drawing skills are required! Project is 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” on Canson MiTeintes pastel paper. Prismacolor Premier pencils will be used for this project.
Some things you will learn:
How to use a colored surface to your advantage in colored pencil
How to do the texture of the fur of the teddy bear
How to use odorless mineral spirits as a solvent with colored pencil
General instructions about using colored pencils will be given as well.
(Classes are non-refundable. Online classes will have the video available after the live event so you can complete the project.)