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Watercolor (Painting) Demonstration with Plein Air Painter Denny Dowdy

Presented by Brush Creek Artwalk Foundation at The ArtsKC Gallery, Kansas City MO

Apr 11 2024
Watercolor (Painting) Demonstration with Plein Air Painter Denny Dowdy

"West Bottoms (2023)" Denny Dowdy / 11x14 inch watercolor on paper

Denny Dowdy is riding a wave as a highly recognized regional watercolorist in the Plein Air Scene. With ‘Best of Show’ honors in 2 major events in the last year (2023) alone, Denny will demonstrate how he approaches the landscape in watercolor.

(From the Artist, Denny Dowdy)

“I will provide a painting demonstration on how I approach a landscape in watercolor. Back to front (background to foreground), light to dark (increasing contrast)...from the first wash to the last detail!

I started painting in 2008 copying photos as reference. My paintings were very photo realistic and not very artistic. I started painting plein air about 7 years ago and my painting style leans more toward impressionism than when I first started in the ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Though this event is FREE, as a homage to Denny's service industry days, there will be a 'tip jar' for anyone who wants to thank the artist for his time and efforts in presenting this material.Ou

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

Our two-month residency will include multiple discussions (by working artists), workshops and artwork on display (BCAW2023) through the month of May.  If you are interested in participating in plein air (outdoor) painting events this season, be sure and email us at bcawfoundation@gmail.com

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - work.  Several others will be shown at the event.
  • Gallery 2 - Detail of Landscape
  • Gallery 3 - A typical setup for Denny in the field.
  • Gallery 4 - Plaza during BCAW2023's Nocturne
  • Gallery 5 - Top 5 of the 30 artists on hand for our BCAW2023
  • Gallery 6 - sponsors, the Hollands, for the purchase award
  • A typical landscape work. Several others will be shown at the event.

LOCATION

The ArtsKC Gallery

106 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Full map and directions

PARKING INFO

There is free 3-hour street parking on Baltimore Avenue north of the office, free 3-hour parking on Wyandotte St., and free 3-hour parking on Southwest Boulevard. There is also a paid parking garage just south of 17th Street on Main Street in the Barkley building.

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