Kayleen West is a multi-media contemporary artist with traditional educational background.
With an appreciation of both realism and the abstract, or combinations of both, she enjoys different mediums either dedicated to artwork exclusively, for preliminary work or in combination on final pieces. Forever pushing boundaries and exploration for excitement and growth.
Workshops or demonstrations are offered in different mediums and subjects your art group may have not discovered yet!
Ask for a call to discuss what Kayleen can offer your group in the areas of drawing, oil, pastel or gouache. Plein Air Painting, Colour, Solving the Mystery of Shadows, Expressive Mark Making are some of the subjects you and your group may like to explore. Email today via the contact page!
ART & AUTHENTIC GROWTH
Voice through art is a topic rarely explored enough but a major part of the joy which propels a productive art practice — whether novice or professional.
The goal is for you to create art that speaks to your heart and so others who need to feel that same voice of expression.
There is an immense value art is to an individual emotionally and mentally, and importance when preserving the joy of creating authentically whilst growing skills. Art can be the most fulfilling area of one’s life and should be valued as we are valued. It is an investment into our well being and ability to express ourselves better.
Plein Air Workshops Yarra Valley, Victoria
Learn how to approach outdoor painting and work quickly to capture your scene.
Details to be announced. Email your expression of interest.
Variety is the spice of Life!
It’s not the variety of mediums we try that prevents us mastering anything, it is all the times we didn’t try.
The more we take action to learn, the more we master.
Pastel Painting
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Oil Painting
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Gouache Painting
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FAQs
Why do you teach instead of spending more time on your own art?
Art has, and will always be a communal activity. Though I love my alone time, I get a thrill from encouraging others to new heights and overcoming hurdles in their own creative journey. When I see my students faces shine with excitement or ah hah moments – that is the best feeling!
You work in so many mediums but what do you prefer?
Oil has always been my very favourite because of the versatility it offers and the “feeling’ of buttery paint. Pastel is a close second and has a quality oil does not. It captures light is such a illuminating way! Other mediums like gouache, acrylic, watercolour, ink and drawing mediums act as support mediums. I enjoy them all at different times, for different reasons and all have their place in my studio.
I’d like to get host you for an art event coming up. Do you travel for workshops or speaking events? Is that something you do?
I LOVE art events, running workshop, speaking on panels and just about anything educational that encourages others. Obviously it is a paid gig. feedback has always been positive. I give good value and can travel within reason in my car, but need to fly long distances. Email me anything you have in mind.
I am just a beginner and not sure if I can even paint! Can you teach me?
I work with people who have zero knowledge about painting, through to exhibiting artists looking to fill gaps or get direction, professionals and teachers. My favourite students are those who are humble and eager to learn at any level. Often new artists are void of misinformation which is helpful for us both.