Guide to Watching Artists

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Where can I see the artists? • From Monday through Thursday, select artists will be painting at the locations listed in schedule. • Once the Festival begins, we will have handouts available at PenArt and our information stands detailing which artists will be painting at each location. • If an artist is not scheduled to be at a site, it is likely they are painting

“off the beaten path,” and we do not know their location.

GUIDE TO ARTIST WATCHING

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Where should I stand while watching? • Stand behind and off to the side of the artist. • Do not stand between the artist and what they are painting. • Leave plenty of room behind the artist. They often need to back away from the canvas (up to 10 feet) to get a better view of their painting.

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May I talk to the artists? • Absolutely! Most artists truly enjoy talking about their art, however, painting plein air can also be stressful - deadlines, racing the sun, and painting for a potential award - so be respectful. • If you see an artist with headphones, it is likely they are trying to concentrate and probably can’t talk.

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Suggestions for Things to Say or Ask • Do you mind if I watch you work? • Do you mind talking while you paint? • Do you paint plein air often? • Why did you select this scene? • Do you teach workshops? If you love what you are seeing, and have lots more questions, consider a workshop at a later date (maybe even at

PenArt).

Shelby Keefe OPA, IAS, AWA

www.studioshelby.com 414-687-6241

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