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 Solliés-Ville, a scene from The Blue Cabin Thursday, 21 August 2008 The New Fauves are proud to announce publication of a novel by one of our members, Ken Christensen. His novel, The Blue Cabin, is now available for sale in paperback or hardback at the web site, www.lulu.com. Simply enter the name of the book or the author's name to find the page and ordering information for The Blue Cabin. This is a novel based on Christensen's own life in the South of France. The book was originally written in 1981 while Christensen was living in Solliés-Pont on the Cote d'Azur in France. The novel languished in notebooks until recently when Christesnen polished up the manuscript and published it with Lulu. The story of the novel features a young American livng in France and trying to write his first novel. He struggles with writing, learning a new language, and adapting to life in a foreign country. He meets an interesting cast of characters but he longs for a French girlfriend. His dreams seem to come true but his life becomes much more complicated when his former mistress from London shows up unexpectedly. One of his best friends in France is another American, a painter, and they have many interesting discussions on art and the artist's life. The book is noteworthy for its descriptions of the South of France, the struggles of a young man to get a foothold in life, and the balancing act between life, love, and artistic production. The book contains ten pen and ink drawings by Christensen showing the local scenes there in the South of France. Christensen is also the author of another book of his memoirs entitled Letters to Three Friends: An American Bohemian in Europe. He is also preparing another book for publication, Up North with Uncle Bob, and is currently writing another novel, conditionaly entitled Joey Appleshoe. Hardback Edition
Paperback Edition
Oil Painting Workshop with Ken Christensen Sunday, 20 April 2008 Ken Christensen will be conducting a special four day oil painting workshop on California's beautiful Central Coast from April 23 to April 26. Classes will be held from 1:30 to 5:30 each day. Ken will lead participants to different on site locations each day for demonstrations and personal instruction. Christensen will emphasize his dramatic use of color and bold approach to plein air painting. Christensen's workshops are always lively affairs which inspire artists of all levels. A complete list of materials and information can be received by contacting Ken by e mail or phone. (Tel. (805) 781 9584, e mail kendartman@sbcglobal.net). Total cost for the four days of instruction is $250.  Watercolor class at the San Luis Bay Inn Watercolor workshop in Avila Beach Saturday, 19 April 2008 Ken Christensen teaches a watercolor workshop in Avila Beach, California. Ken is a popular teacher in both oil and watercolor painting. He especially loves to share his love of on site painting. Christensen encourages vacationers to paint as a way to better appreciate their surroundings and fix the moments in their memories.
Some recent photos of the New Fauves Tuesday, 1 January 2008
Watercolor class
Christensen in Carmel
Dave Pickett, alive and well
Christensen Studio Monday, 30 April 2007 The New Fauves are waking up after a winter slumber. Three of our members, Ken Christensen, Sue Dunker, and Char Michelson have been very busy in recent months moving Char to a different Stat--Texas. Changing houses includes countless difficulties which have curtailed the painting routine of these three artists. But things are starting to move this Spring. First of all we offer a big splash of color with new works by Pierre Mori and David Pickett. Dave has been lying low in Northern Michigan but has been very prolific. In addition to the paintings presented here, Dave has been busy doing some major mosaic pieces. Char Michelson and Ken Christensen will be meeting up in Carmel in May for the Carmel Art Festival. Ken will be participating in the plein air painting event, and Char will be featured at Simic Galleries where she is one of their featured artists. She will be doing some painting demonstrations there also. At the same time, Ken Christensen will be the featured artist at the Robert Lewis Gallery in Pacific Grove, nearby on the Monterey Peninsula. (Robert Lewis Gallery,210 Forest Ave, P.G., www.robertlewisgallery.com). Ken will be featured there from May 11 to June 6 which includes the week of the Carmel Art Festival, May 16 to 20. CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE GALLERY |
