Classes, News and Events
During this pandemic, there are days when it may not always be easy to focus on painting. However, I find that keeping up the rhythm of painting is a productive endeavor. And, as I always say, practice makes perfect. Hopefully, you are staying the course, and continuing to paint. To encourage you to do so, I am giving individual online critiques for anyone who is interested. I will give a daily critique of a painting you submit, with visual corrections, explanations and suggestions to keep you learning and painting.
The cost is $25.00 per month. You can pay either by check to:
Robert J Krajecki 46W420 Main Street Rd, Elburn, IL 60119,
or to my paypal account -rjkwatercolors@gmail.com
A New Year. A New Resolution.
West of the Fox Valley in the little town of Kaneville, on any given Friday afternoon, students are learning about and creating watercolor paintings, as well as enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists, in a large sunny classroom in the Community Center, once part of the old Kaneville High School.
Classes are held every Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. They are open to all students of all levels of expertise. We have continuing students of every level, all very enthusiastic and welcoming. In each session there will be a critique of work completed the previous week, a new demo, then time to create your own watercolor painting. Consider starting or continuing your art journey this year in an energetic setting, and join us on Friday afternoons!
Contact me at rjkwatercolors@gmail.com for more information, and a list of supplies to bring to your first class!
Classes are held every Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. They are open to all students of all levels of expertise. We have continuing students of every level, all very enthusiastic and welcoming. In each session there will be a critique of work completed the previous week, a new demo, then time to create your own watercolor painting. Consider starting or continuing your art journey this year in an energetic setting, and join us on Friday afternoons!
Contact me at rjkwatercolors@gmail.com for more information, and a list of supplies to bring to your first class!
Annual Danada Nature Art Show
Come out to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's annual Danada Fall Festival, held on the grounds of the beautiful Danada House in Wheaton, IL. The 45th Danada Nature Art Show is one of the major attractions of the weekend. All artwork highlights the natural environment, without any evidence of human influence.
The exhibit hours are:
Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, from 1-4 p.m.
and Sunday October 13 from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Reception for the artists will be held on Friday, October 11 from 7-9 PM
3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton.
Parking and admission is free.
I will have 2 paintings in the exhibit. Several of my current students will also be exhibiting their work.
The exhibit hours are:
Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, from 1-4 p.m.
and Sunday October 13 from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Reception for the artists will be held on Friday, October 11 from 7-9 PM
3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton.
Parking and admission is free.
I will have 2 paintings in the exhibit. Several of my current students will also be exhibiting their work.
"Early Freeze"
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"White Heron"
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The Illinois Watercolor Society's " Small Waters" national exhibition will be held at the Schoenherr Gallery at North Central College in Naperville, IL 60540.
The exhibit features smaller scale pieces by award-winning artists from across the country.
The opening reception is Friday, July 19 at 6-8 P.M.
The exhibit will be on display until September 14, 2019.
"Intensity"
I'm honored to have my painting "Intensity" selected for the exhibition.
Illinois Watercolor Society Annual Members Show
August 3-30, 2019
Bloomingdale Park District Museum
108 S. Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale IL. 60108
Reception–Sunday, August 11th, 2-4 pm
"Reaching For the Light"
My painting "Reaching For the Light" will be included in the exhibit.
The Illinois Watercolor Society's 35th Annual National Exhibition
The Next Picture Show Gallery
113 W. First St. Dixon, IL
My painting "Natures Web" was selected
for the show.
May 3, 2019–show opens
Hours: Tues. thru Sat. 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
May 4, 2019 –1:00-4:00 p.m.
Reception and Awards Presentation
May 24, 2019 -show closes
113 W. First St. Dixon, IL
My painting "Natures Web" was selected
for the show.
May 3, 2019–show opens
Hours: Tues. thru Sat. 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
May 4, 2019 –1:00-4:00 p.m.
Reception and Awards Presentation
May 24, 2019 -show closes
Saturday-April 27, 2019, The Annual Spring Art Sale!
at The Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Hundreds of oils, watercolors and sculptures will be on sale. All works will be sold for $300 or less. The sale will feature works of Palette and Chisel members and students. Thirty percent of the sale helps to fund renovation and repair of The Palette and Chisel Academy, of one of Chicago's landmark buildings.
I will have several paintings for sale:
1. "Dawn on the Farm" gouache 16" X 20' framed - $175.00
2. "Splashing" watercolor 14" X 17" framed-$50.00
3. " Christmas Abstract" watercolor 16" X 12" framed - $60.00
4. "September Light" gouache 15.5" X 17.5" framed - $200.00
5. "White Heron" gouache 17" X 21" framed- $300.00
6. "On a Cold Day" gouache 14" X 18" framed - $150.00
7. "Banff Mountains" gouache 16" X 18" framed - $300.00
at The Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Hundreds of oils, watercolors and sculptures will be on sale. All works will be sold for $300 or less. The sale will feature works of Palette and Chisel members and students. Thirty percent of the sale helps to fund renovation and repair of The Palette and Chisel Academy, of one of Chicago's landmark buildings.
I will have several paintings for sale:
1. "Dawn on the Farm" gouache 16" X 20' framed - $175.00
2. "Splashing" watercolor 14" X 17" framed-$50.00
3. " Christmas Abstract" watercolor 16" X 12" framed - $60.00
4. "September Light" gouache 15.5" X 17.5" framed - $200.00
5. "White Heron" gouache 17" X 21" framed- $300.00
6. "On a Cold Day" gouache 14" X 18" framed - $150.00
7. "Banff Mountains" gouache 16" X 18" framed - $300.00
CLASSES
Watercolor classes are ongoing at the Kaneville Community Center in beautiful rural Kaneville, IL. on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Adult classes. All skill levels are invited.
$25.00 per class. You may pay as you go.
Please use the contact form if you are interested in joining my class.
For more information and a supply list, call 630/557-2027, or
email at rjkwatercolors@gmail.com.
Watercolor classes are ongoing at the Kaneville Community Center in beautiful rural Kaneville, IL. on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Adult classes. All skill levels are invited.
$25.00 per class. You may pay as you go.
Please use the contact form if you are interested in joining my class.
For more information and a supply list, call 630/557-2027, or
email at rjkwatercolors@gmail.com.
For Your Library
My newest book, "Principles and Techniques of Drawing and Painting" is a compilation of over forty years of study, research, drawing and painting.
Find information for ordering in the Books section.
My newest book, "Principles and Techniques of Drawing and Painting" is a compilation of over forty years of study, research, drawing and painting.
Find information for ordering in the Books section.
The "Watercolor 18" show at the Norris Cultural Center in St. Charles, IL, was well attended. It is always a pleasure to share perspectives with other artists. I received an Award of Merit for my painting "Fishing on the Vermillion". Two of my students who are fine artists in their own right, also won awards. Congratulations to Pattie Seifrid and Fatima Figuerdo.
My painting, "D&M Falls" was selected
for the Illinois Watercolor Society's
34th National Exhibition.
this past May, 2018 at
The Next Picture Show
113 W. First St. Dixon, Illinois 61021
for the Illinois Watercolor Society's
34th National Exhibition.
this past May, 2018 at
The Next Picture Show
113 W. First St. Dixon, Illinois 61021
DANADA FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPY NATURE SHOW
October, 2017
It is always gratifying to be recognized for one's artwork. I was given an award this past weekend at the annual Danada Fine Art Nature Show. What is more satisfying though, is to have my students recognized for their work. It was a joy to see the surprise and elation on the faces of some of my students. Congratulations to Melissa for a beautiful painting, (which should have won an award in my opinion), and to both Debbie Freerksen and Karen Dodson for receiving awards. Well done! Persistence pays off!
October, 2017
It is always gratifying to be recognized for one's artwork. I was given an award this past weekend at the annual Danada Fine Art Nature Show. What is more satisfying though, is to have my students recognized for their work. It was a joy to see the surprise and elation on the faces of some of my students. Congratulations to Melissa for a beautiful painting, (which should have won an award in my opinion), and to both Debbie Freerksen and Karen Dodson for receiving awards. Well done! Persistence pays off!
Demonstrations
A packed house welcomed me back again this past April for another watercolor demonstration at Dick Blick's in Wheaton, sponsored by the Illinois Watercolor Society.
Thank you for inviting me to give a demonstration at the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village in March. It was a great group who had a lot of good questions. I always enjoy the opportunity to teach to a receptive audience.
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Other Publications
North Light Shop published an e-magazine "Painting Water with Oil, Watercolor and Pastel" The cover of the magazine is a portion of one of my paintings, and has a section reprinted from the January, 2014 Artist's Magazine
of my article on painting water in watercolor.
of my article on painting water in watercolor.
Archives
The 2017 Watercolor Show at the Norris gallery will open Saturday March 4 and continue through Sunday April 8. Hours Wednesday thru Sunday 11:00 am to 4 pm.
Four of my paintings will be on view and I plan on attending the artists reeption.
The artists reception is Sunday, March 26 from 2-4 pm
The Norris Gallery is located at 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
any questions about the show contact: artgallery@norrisculturalarts.com
Four of my paintings will be on view and I plan on attending the artists reeption.
The artists reception is Sunday, March 26 from 2-4 pm
The Norris Gallery is located at 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
any questions about the show contact: artgallery@norrisculturalarts.com
The Faculty Art Exhibit will be held February 10 through February 26, 2017 at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago.
The faculty is comprised of some of the best artists in the country. Many faculty members will be giving lectures or demonstrations during the exhibit on Saturday, February 18 & 25, and Sunday, February 26. I will be showing several of my works at the exhibit, in watercolors, oils and gouache paintings.
Check the website; www.paletteandchisel.org for more information.
The faculty is comprised of some of the best artists in the country. Many faculty members will be giving lectures or demonstrations during the exhibit on Saturday, February 18 & 25, and Sunday, February 26. I will be showing several of my works at the exhibit, in watercolors, oils and gouache paintings.
Check the website; www.paletteandchisel.org for more information.
The 2014 Danada Nature Art and Photography show, 40th year was held at the Danada House October 6 through October 12.
Paintings in all media were on display in three categories. Scenic, animal and plants.
Three of my current students exhibited paintings in the show.
Fatima Figueiredo
Debbie Freerksen
Patti Seifred
and myself
Debbie received an honorable mention in the Scenic category and I received first place in the plant category.
Paintings in all media were on display in three categories. Scenic, animal and plants.
Three of my current students exhibited paintings in the show.
Fatima Figueiredo
Debbie Freerksen
Patti Seifred
and myself
Debbie received an honorable mention in the Scenic category and I received first place in the plant category.
