Throughout Keith Sluder's 40 years of success as an international artist, as owner of 2 galleries and partner in a third in Southern California, with movie star collectors in Hollywood, Keith was always asked how he produced his unique techniques. At times he taught workshops and gave private lessons, but it wasn't until he relocated from San Diego to Bend that he started teaching full-time. After many years involved with high-end galleries, it was in Oregon that Keith decided to take his art in a different direction.
Giving workshops has deeply affected Keith. He's come to realize what a gift he has and now feels he has a purpose; that he can truly help other people. In turn, they help Keith by allowing him to do what he loves. It wasn't long before 3 prominent paint companies wanted Keith to represent them at his workshops (Jack Richeson, Jo Sonja, and Daniel Smith]; providing paint, mediums, and brushes for his students to use at the workshops. They know that Keith's skill as an artist and his ability to demonstrate how to use their products will bring them business in return. Everyone wins. The students can attend a workshop without the additional costs of a lengthy expensive supply list...they can try materials that they never heard of or tried before without making an investment in advance. Keith paints using 7 different water-based media: WATERCOLOR* ACRYLIC* GOUACHE* INKS* JACK RICHESON SHIVA CASEIN* EGG TEMPERA* JO SONJA MATTE ACRYLIC. He paints 9 subject matters in his MAGIC REALISM style: Enchanted Visions, Seascapes & Lighthouses, Dynamic Landscapes, Americana, Still Life, Wildlife, Native American, Art Nouveau, Portraits. With this versatility, Keith can offer a wide variety of workshops which accounts for a lot of his repeat students.
Teaching comes naturally to Keith. At this stage of his career, to be able to share his skill, knowledge, and experience with others is gratifying to him. He has developed techniques over many years and has come up with step-by-step shortcuts for these techniques so beginners can hold their own with intermediate and advanced artists without feeling overwhelmed. By taking small steps, Keith has devised methods so that any skill level will get good results. Keith prepares 40 to 50+ page workbooks for his students (depending on length of workshop) with his Step-By-Steps on how to paint each technique, along with color pictures of his artwork describing each technique plus his "Inner Secrets" for each subject matter taught. Rarely does an artist reveal so much. Keith loves to share and wants to bring out the best in his students.
Experiencing success early is so important to encourage beginners. Keith feels the hardest technique to master in the field of art is the application of surface textures; specifically, the concept of converting a 2 dimensional shape into a 3 dimensional object. Keith can help a beginner create that breakthrough. He can help skilled artists refine their styles. Keith's popularity as a workshop instructor has now spread to 4 states: Oregon, Washington, California, and Arizona.
CALL NOW to reserve your place at Keith's LIGHTHOUSES & THE SEA Workshop on March 6 - 8 at the Events Center in Brookings (541) 388-7858
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