The Newton Art Association

Events

2009

Thursday
Jan 08 Demonstration Maris Platais -- Acrylics. Maris Platais was born in Latvia and has lived in New England since 1949. He is a graduate of Tufts University and The Museum School of The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston where he later became a member of the faculty. He lectures and demonstrates to art associations throughout the northeast. He is a member of The Guild of Boston Artists where he has had several one-man shows. He has received several awards for excellence in the Mystic International Competition and also Top 100 Competition, Arts for the Parks, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In 1996 and 1997, he received the Honors Award in Graphics from The Academic Artists Association, Springfield, Mass. The American Society of Marine Painters has awarded him membership and he is past President of The Concord Art Association, Concord, Mass. Platais is well known for his acrylics on canvas, pen & inks and limited edition etchings of New England landscapes and boats. Many of his fine works depict Kenebec, Maine and the magnificent trees that surround his studio near Concord, Mass. He paints in every season on location, but the blazing colors of his autumn scenes are treasures. Examples of his work can be seen on his website: www.gallery333.com/artists/platais.htm

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Feb 12 Demonstration Nancy Daly -- Watercolor

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Mar 12 Demonstration Jean Dibner -- Sculpture

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Apr 16 Demonstration Liz Chalfen – Printmaking

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May 14 Demonstration Ken Knowles -- Oils, Marine A native of Rockport, Massachusetts, born June 9, 1968, Ken Knowles is a veteran painter of traditional American impressionism in New England. His success has allowed him to stay in this beautiful seaside art colony, where he continues to live with his wife and son. Ken's works are part of countless private, and several corporate collections across the country and abroad. Mr. Knowles has shown in many national exhibitions and has an award winning reputation. Ken's paintings can be found in galleries from Bar Harbor, Maine to Atlanta, Georgia. Ken Knowles enjoys teaching workshops occasionally, and is an informative demonstrator. He says he credits much of his skills to some of Cape Ann's finest artists, with whom he has worked closely for twenty years. Ken is a member of the Rockport Art Association, as well as the Academic Artists, and Hudson Valley Art associations. He is a true American impressionist.