New Paintings Opening Reception

Maci was a model in a couple pieces in the show. She loves going to shows!

Cory and I

Matt Holt, myself, Wade Holtz, and Josh Hess

We had a great opening reception for my new paintings last night at Blue Heron. The show was very well attended and I'd like to say thanks to everyone who made the show possible, especially Cory Polanek, Sarah Pittz Ganem and BJ Ganem. Matt Holt was in town, and stayed at the farm last night, and we got out for some rainy day painting today along with Cory and Josh Hess. I've got a great group of people around me, and that's the best part of finishing a body of work.
 The show is up for the summer, and the paintings posted above are available. Please give me an email at kylemartinfineart@gmail.com if you have any questions about the work.

Painting Time Lapse Video

Here is a timelapse video of some painting sessions in the field. Last year, I was filming with my iphone and I had a tripod for the phone built onto my easel. The battery would die too quickly, and I found that it was hard to film that way, if a call came in, the thing would stop recording, and then I'd smear paint all over the phone getting it back up and running. I bought the Brinno time lapse camera a month ago, and couldn't be happier with it. It's very easy to use, only shoots timelapse, and I just put it on a tripod. The batteries never drain out. I can forget about it for the most part. Sometimes it's more hassle than it's worth to set up a camera, but I think I got a couple good shots out of the times when I did set it up.

Ohio Workshop

Yes, I think I can find something to paint here! 

Paul and Dave making marker sketches  in the beautiful studio

Value Marker Sketch

Paul starting a value sketch in acrylic of a still life. 

Sandy painting the model

I had a great time teaching a painting workshop in Upper Sandusky,Ohio last weekend. On the first day of the class, we focused on values. I have developed a values curriculum that does a good job explaining how to observe in a simple manner and how to get our simplified vision onto a canvas. On the second day of the workshop, I gave a a plein air demo of a barn scene that was near our studio. The goal on the landscape was to simplify the complex scene on the canvas and then take the concepts a step further by putting more information and color shifts into the initial masses. On the third day, everyone was warmed up to the class, and we were lucky enough to have a model. I think the third day was great because it showed everyone that painting a figure into a composition doesn't have to be more tricky than a still life.


I have my most popular class coming up in June! My values class is a great first step into painting outdoors. We really ease into the concepts in this class. We start with very basic concepts of drawing, and then practice them. We then learn how to see as a painter, and practice it. We then go outside and practice some more. Every day, I review the earlier concepts, demonstrate, and work with students to make sure that the ideas will stick with them after they leave the farm. I have seen students who have not drawn or painted since middle school create a half dozen outdoor studies in a weekend. The groups who get together have always been great, everyone works together in a positive environment to help each of us to do our best work. If you'd like to sign up for the workshop, or for my mailing newsletter, please give me an email at: kylemartinfineart@gmail.com

This is the Chicken Coop Studio, where the workshops are held

The Chicken Coop Studio is located in Rock Springs, WI.

May 23, Solo Show at Blue Heron in Reedsburg, WI!