Contemplative Art: Exhibition Review in Westword Magazine: Art Attack

Monday, May 15, 2023

Exhibition Review in Westword Magazine: Art Attack

Thank you Susan Froyd at Westword!

Suzanne Frazier and Lisa Calzavara, Optical Opulence 
Carrie MaKenna, Defining Moments 1973-2023: A Half-Century Retrospective, in the East Gallery 

D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive 
Thursday, May 11, through June 4
Opening Reception: Friday, May 12, 6 to 9 p.m.

Abstract painters Suzanne Frazier and Lisa Calzavara explore the narrative-free dynamic of visuals dependent only on color, line, brushstrokes, composition and mark-making. Calzavara’s work channels appreciation for the small sensual pleasures in life, such as sublime sunsets or a fine glass of wine, bleeding contrasting colors together in tumultuous organic shapes, while Frazier takes a softer approach, expressing a more meditative, inward point of view in merging pastel colors. This is Frazier’s last show at D’art, at least for now; let’s wish her well.

In D’art’s East Gallery, Carrie MaKenna takes a look back over an incredible half-century of making art, from its beginnings in her school years to her present output of super-impastoed acrylic paintings. Graphic design, healing arts and love of nature are just a few of the themes running through MaKenna’s hand-picked retrospective.

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Contemplative Art Classes & Workshops

2023 Contemplative Art Workshops

If you have always wanted to draw in your own style in a supportive atmosphere or wanted to draw from a meditative point-of-view, these are the workshops for you.

As you begin to draw, you will quickly discover your inner intuitive process to create a personal expression you had no idea you could complete when you began to draw.

For participants with no art-making experience, you will have the opportunity to discover your creativity in a safe, supportive environment.

For experienced artists, you will find the workshops helpful to expand your creative experience to include a meditative approach to your personal expression.

Saturday Art Workshops

for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Artists

Color Theory for Artists

At each session, you will receive handouts about the history, meaning and associations with the six complimentary colors, and, white, black & gray. By the end of the workshop series, you will understand the subtleties of color through the experience of discovering your personal pallet. No art experience is necessary.

Saturday Art Workshop

Each month we will look at different ways to express yourself through composition, color theory and other topics to enhance your personal expression

Evolution of Abstraction

Each month we will look at one artist or a group of artists in detail to discover how their style contributed to what we know as "abstraction". We will analyze their style, choice of colors and themes. We will take inspiration from their perspectives and creativity to inspire our own personal expression. No art experience is necessary.

Workshops are scheduled from 10 am to 4 pm

Suzanne's Longmont Art Studio

1515 Main Street, Suite 201

Longmont, CO 80501

Between the morning and afternoon sessions, we will gather for lunch at a local restaurant.

By the end of the day you will have completed two oil pastel drawings.

Boxes of oil pastels are available for purchase for $10, or, bring your own box of oil pastels.

Cost $80 ( includes Materials Fee for Paper), or,

$90 ( includes box of oil pastels and paper)

To Register:

contemplativeartist@gmail.com

303-502-0751

For more information: Click Here

Weekly Oil Pastel Drawing & Water-Based Oil Painting Classes:

I am teaching weekly oil pastel drawing and water-based oil painting classes.

Here is the information on the classes: click here