Author: Kelli Folsom

Paris: A Painter’s Creative Residency

Paris: A Painter’s Creative Residency

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I'm going back to Paris. This September, I'll be spending two weeks in France with my paints, sketchbooks, camera and — perhaps most importantly — some room to simply look, wander, observe and create. And I've been daydreaming about it constantly. I can picture myself sitting at a little French café with my gouache paints spread out beside me, painting the Parisian streets as people wander by. Wandering through the Tuileries with my sketchbook. Finding a quiet corner of the Luxembourg Gardens. Standing in front of a painting in a museum and wondering how the artist made the light feel...Read More
BAA Booth Art Academy 3-Day Workshop “Mastering Captivating Still-Life and Florals”

BAA Booth Art Academy 3-Day Workshop “Mastering Captivating Still-Life and Florals”

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Dates & Times Thursday, February 18 – Saturday, February 20, 20279:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location Booth Art Academy 1 N. Gilmer STCartersville, GA 30120 Additional Info To learn more and register, click HERE. Embark on a transformative artistic journey in our three-day workshop, where you’ll delve into the captivating world of still-life and florals in oils. Gain invaluable insights into the world of still-life and floral painting, blending classical refinement with dynamic energy. Elevate your skills, explore new horizons, and leave with a body of work that reflects mastery, all under the expert supportive guidance of Kelli Folsom.  “My goal as...Read More
Floral Still Life Immersion Workshop: Oil Painting from Life

Floral Still Life Immersion Workshop: Oil Painting from Life

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Dates & Times Thursday, July 9, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 202610:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme, CT 06371(860) 434-7802 info@lymeartassociation.org Additional Info Learn more HERERegister HERE This four-day immersive workshop focuses on painting floral still lifes in oil from life, offering students a range of options to suit individual interests and experience levels. Students may choose to work from fresh, simple florals—indoors or en plein air—or from richer, more classical floral arrangements in Lyme Art Association’s historic north light studio. Using a clear, simplified alla prima process refined over 18 years, students will learn to...Read More
Lyme Art Association “Bold Brushwork & Timeless Beauty” – A Still Life and Floral Workshop

Lyme Art Association “Bold Brushwork & Timeless Beauty” – A Still Life and Floral Workshop

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Dates & Times Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 202510:00 am - 4:00 pm Location Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme, CT 06371(860) 434-7802 Additional Info In this two-day workshop, you’ll explore the rich tradition of old-world still life and painterly floral painting with a fresh, bold yet sensitive approach. Through daily demonstrations and one-on-one critiques, Kelli will guide you in creating luminous works using wet-into-wet techniques, bold brushwork, and compositional design. She’ll guide students towards working to the finish. Make strong decisions, simplify what you’re seeing, and most importantly not overwork that painting. Multiple still life arrangements will...Read More
BAA Booth Art Academy 3-Day Workshop “Mastering Captivating Still-Life and Florals”

BAA Booth Art Academy 3-Day Workshop “Mastering Captivating Still-Life and Florals”

Posted on by Kelli Folsom
Dates & Times Thursday, June 11 – Saturday, June 13, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location Booth Art Academy 1 N. Gilmer STCartersville, GA 30120 Additional Info To learn more and register, click HERE. Embark on a transformative artistic journey in our three-day workshop, where you’ll delve into the captivating world of still-life and florals in oils. Gain invaluable insights into the world of still-life and floral painting, blending classical refinement with dynamic energy. Elevate your skills, explore new horizons, and leave with a body of work that reflects mastery, all under the expert supportive guidance of Kelli Folsom. “My goal as...Read More
OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition

OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition

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Dates & Times Show Dates: September 11, 2025 through October 11, 2025 Location Beverly McNeil Gallery605 28th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233(205) 328-1761 Additional Info I am thrilled to share that Red Roses, Burnished Beauty has been accepted into the OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition at Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL! Oil Painters of America (OPA) is an organization that is “dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art”. I have been a member of OPA since 2011. Oil Painters of America truly helped jumpstart my career. I highly encourage people to join them! It is such a great...Read More
Oil Painters of America’s 2025 Annual Exhibition & Convention

Oil Painters of America’s 2025 Annual Exhibition & Convention

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Oil Painters of America’s 2025 Annual Exhibition & Convention Oil Painters of America is pleased to announce Herrig Center for the Arts located in Bradenton, Florida as the host of the Thirty-Fourth National Exhibition.  Dates & Pricing Convention: May 27 - June 1, 2025 Break Out Session with Kelli Folsom: Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm We have 5 half-priced discounts available! To get half off the price ($225 instead of $449), redeem your discount by emailing Cameryn at registration@oilpaintersofamerica.com and let them know you're a student of Kelli Folsom and would like to take advantage...Read More
The Art of Living Inspired: A Love Letter to Creativity

The Art of Living Inspired: A Love Letter to Creativity

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This morning, as I gazed out at the soft white glow of snow blanketing the ground, the pale yellow light of the winter sky whispered a quiet truth: inspiration is everywhere. The twisting, barren branches held seeds of life within, dormant yet filled with the promise of Spring.🌼 It reminded me of Paris, where every corner seemed alive with beauty—a glow on the Seine at sunset, the soft rustle of leaves on a rainy fall morning, the hum of life in a bustling café. These moments taught me that inspiration isn’t a rare occurrence; it’s a constant presence, waiting for us to notice, embrace,...Read More