Recent/Upcoming Workshops
Direct Observation in Oils
January 22 - 24, 2025
Mon, Tues, and Wed, 6 – 9:30 pm
The Art Students League of NY
https://workshops.artstudentsleague.org/course/Keul-WS-Still-Life-Painting_cd_6538_6790
Class Description
With a focus on techniques that will allow you to quickly develop a painting “alla prima”, students in this workshop will create a new piece each day. Establishing value relationships, maintaining a sense of volume throughout the painting process, massing larger forms, and deferring on details and so they can be added in a value-appropriate way that reinforces the main effect, are just some of the concepts that will be emphasized. Additionally, the instructor will provide an introduction to the Prismatic Palette, developed by Frank Vincent Dumond, and share ways students can adapt the palette box to their own practice, while still benefiting from its many intended concepts and functions.
Current Classes
Painting from Life - Durham Arts Council, Durham, NC
Wednesdays 6:30 – 9 pm
Class Description
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of painting and afford them an opportunity to create original works as they learn some basic visual principles including color theory, lighting, depth, value, form, and perspective. Students will have an opportunity to learn about materials and paint media through a series of demos and weekly assignments. Open to students of all levels. Please check the DAC online catalog for supply list
Group critique classes- Currently Monday evenings at 6:30pm
limit of 12 students per class (online)
Check for availability. jameskeul at gmail .com
The cost per class is $40, with payment due at the start of each month (or upon joining), based on the number of sessions that month. Your first class is complimentary, giving you the chance to explore the Zoom format and see if it works for you. Participation is flexible—you’re welcome to join with or without completed homework to share.
Each session is designed to foster learning and creativity. I’ll provide a weekly watercolor prompt or assignment, and you can email me your work (finished or in progress) by the day before class. We’ll begin with a group critique to discuss and learn from each other’s artwork, followed by occasional short demonstrations. Before we close, I’ll offer suggestions for your next project. While the primary focus is on watercolor, you’re welcome to work in other mediums. The class is open to all skill levels, though some basic experience with painting or drawing is encouraged.