510 All-Stars at Nielsen Arts Gallery & Framing

November 29, 2022

Trio, my square for The 510 All Stars Show

Big show at Stanislaus State: Marking Home Ground

September 1, 2022

It’s a great opportunity to show my bigger, bolder pieces, as the space is huge.

We start hanging late October. It will be up through Dec 21. I’ll give a lecture on Thursday, November 3. I’ll post more information and links for directions soon.

STAN STATE ART SPACE, 226 N. First St., Turlock, CA. 95380 T 209.669.4786 open noon–5 Tuesday–Sunday

It looks great! Hope you stop to see it if you are nearby. Stan State Art Space

*A Walk through Muddy Hollow*, triptych, 24” x 90”

June Open Studio →

May 22, 2022

Showiing new monotypes based on photos I take around Berkeley

Digital prints of monotypes available for first time..

Fall Open Studios

October 30, 2021

A new step for me, a fall open studio. I’ll have landscapes large and small, tiny lovebird paintings, and notecards for sale. Weather permitting, there will be art both outside in the garden, and inside the studio. I’ll be keeping track of our numbers so we don’t become a crowd, but bring a mask for safety.

Saturday and Sunday November 6 & 7 map & info

Favorite Landscapes at M Lowe and Co

August 7, 2021

M Lowe & Co Fine Jewelry is hosting a collection of a dozen of my landscape paintings at their shop in Berkeley.

Latest from the studio

August 5, 2021

Sunday group pleinaire class

July 31, 2021

Special Sunday Pleinaire class starting soon

Wednesday group pleinair class

July 30, 2021

I've been taking classes out for a few years, and we always find new subjects and ways to approach them. And there are old favorite places as well.
The class is designed for those people who:

may have painted but want to try landscape,
need help getting started,
would like to try a different approach,
want help getting past the start

.We will go to places nearby, where there is a bit of wildness, but also a bit of city. I avoid long walks with heavy equipment. Of course, we will need masks just in case, and a way to clean hands, or gloves.

The class will meet on site Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or 10, finishing around 1. First class starts August 11.

If you sign up, I will send you directions to the locations.

Amazingly, My studio will be open to visitors June 5 & 6

May 20, 2021

Wow, after a whole year of no visitors, I'm opening my studio. I think it will be safe, since It’s mostly outside and I’m vaccinated. I’ve been hard at work and will be happy to see you.

Where: 1568 San Lorenzo Avenue, Berkeley CA
When: June 5 & 6, 11-6 pm
and by appointment. (Send an email: https://www.betsykendall.com/info-contact)

Here is a little 16” x 12” oil on panel. Fall Poplars, Meeker Slough. $400. — Here is a little 16” x 12” oil on panel. *Fall Poplars, Meeker Slough.* $400.

Another 16” X 12” Miwok Meadows, Spring. .$300. — Another 16” X 12” *Miwok Meadows, Spring.* .$300.

Wednesday Landscape Class Restarts August 11

Shoot me an email to sign up: https://www.betsykendall.com/info-contact

We meet at 10 on site, discuss options, have a demo, then paint for 2-3 hours.

Price is $250 for the series.

Marin Open Studios

May 1, 2019

I’ll be showing a selection of work during Marin Open Studios at The Marin Society of Artists.
May 4–5 and 11–12, from 11 to 6.

Recently moved from the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, this venerable institution is conveniently located at 1515 Third Street in San Rafael. Wheel Chair accessible, with parking!

Come see Marin-based landscapes (see above) and my fun tiny lovebird portraits, and a few figure pieces

Lovebird Gothic 6” x 6” — *Lovebird Gothi*c 6” x 6”

Info about the entire event and other participants

Inky%27sWitness.jpg — Richmond Art Center classes

Registration Open for classes at Richmond Art Center

December 15, 2018

I'm scheduled to teach three classes this summer.

Beginning Painting
Wednesdays 6:30–9:30 PM.
June 19–August 21
A wonderful diverse group, many repeaters, working at their own speed.
Ten classes $305

Painting Figure in Environment
Wednesdays 2:00–5:00 PM
June 19–August 21
This is so rewarding, a stretch for the figure ability and painting ability.with models every session. Ten classes $345

Evening Figure: Drawing to Painting
Monday evenings, 6–9 PM
June 17–August 19
Fast and slow drawing, working from the inside structures and outside reference points, training eye and intuition: We'll approach our understanding of our fellow human bodies using charcoal, cut paper, chalk, and paint. The best way to gain skill is to practice! Class is for beginners or experienced artists, following exercises or working more independently. Class sessions will begin with 30 minutes of warmup drawings, followed by 20 and 40 minute poses, working up to longer poses in subsequent sessions. Ages 18 & up welcome. Model fee included.

Landscape Painting Classes Friday mornings Ongoing

December 13, 2018

Update: Class starting Friday, March 29

Some of the best painting days I've had have been in winter. Rain brings green hills and wildflowers. On a sunny day in a sheltered spot, the shadows are amazing. Of course, rain postpones class till the next week, but there are many sunny days in January, February and March.

The class is for people who have painted, would like to try landscape, but feel they need help getting started, for people who would like to try a different approach to the one they have been using, or people who feel they know how to start but want help (or just input) getting past the start.

I can offer tips on getting started with composition, color, and flow. It's all about the process. And how you can make it fit your abilities and inclinations.

We visit places nearby, where there is a bit of wildness. As a rather lazy person, I tend to avoid long walks with heavy equipment. (The struggle to set up can get in the way of the art).

If you think you might be interested in joining me, the class will generally meet on site Friday mornings at 9:30 or 10, till around 1. There will be 8 classes. First class meets at my studio and proceeds to to a site close at hand. (Aquatic Park? the North Branch of the library?)
There will be a demonstration, tips on getting started, help along the way, and show-and-tell. We'll go twice to a spot unless it's impossible because of wind or other issues. Communication individually by email so you get the right equipment and materials from the get-go. If enough people want to try locations farther away, we could make a trip to Mt Diablo or China Camp, both State Parks.

The 8 week series will be $250. There will be 2 or 3 makeup days for those who have to miss dates..

Send a message through contact menu if you are interested.

Registration Open for Fall Classes at the Richmond Art Center

August 23, 2018

I'm scheduled to teach several classes this fall through the Richmond Art Center.

Beginning Painting, Wednesday Sept 12– Nov 14 6:30–9:30 PM.

Painting Figure in Environment Monday Sept 10–Nov 19 9:30 AM–12:30 PM: $330
this is o so rewarding, a stretch for the figure ability and painting ability, with models every session.

The Figure: Starting Out Thursday Sept 20–Oct 25 6:30–9:30 PM
all about fast workarounds for accurate representation of human figures. A short class, challenging exercises, model every time.

inky and Joan, collage and gouache, 2017, 22" x 15" — *inky and Joan,* collage and gouache, 2017, 22" x 15"

Open Studios 2018

May 15, 2018

Inky and Orna, collage with gouache, 2017.

One of many figure pieces to see during four days of Open Studio. Saturday and Sunday, June 2–3 and 9–10. Garden gate opens at 11, closes around 6. Come share the fun, and hang out in the sunny-shady garden. I’ll have noshes and music.

1568 San Lorenzo Avenue (between Nielson and Peralta)
Berkeley, near the Albany border at Washington Avenue.

Fog Clearing, December Marsh, oil on canvas, 30" x 30" — *Fog Clearing, December Marsh*, oil on canvas, 30" x 30"

Thank you, Valley Art Gallery

May 12, 2018

Juror Emma Acker, American Art curator at the De Young chose the works on view at Bay Area Life 2018, at Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek.

She chose my piece as her favorite, but there were lots of great pieces.

http://valleyartgallery.org/

Source: http://valleyartgallery.org/

Video: Feelings about Landscape

April 26, 2018

Mona Chiang came to the studio to talk about the paintings in Road Trip, at Shoh Arts Gallery.

The show went great, but it's down now. Here I'm talking about some of the pieces.

Solo show at Barry Sakata's Gallery in Sacramento

February 25, 2018

Betsy Kendall: Collaborations
B Sakata Garo

March 6 through 31

923 Twentieth Street
Sacramento CA 95811
916-447-4276

www.bsakatagaro.com

Because all beings collaborate in our present moment, all parts contribute. Twenty four or so gouache paintings, some with collage, from weekly drawing sessions with model and friends.

Tuesday Morning Live Model Sessions update 2/20/2018

June 21, 2017

A congenial group meets Tuesday mornings to paint and draw from a live model. Location is Adelines Lab, 3140 MLK in Berkeley, near the south end of the Ashby BART station. Posing starts at 10 ends at 1; best get there a bit early to set up. Always drop-in, $20. We have water, chairs, tables. Coffee shop nearby.

Please email your name and a little about yourself to: fhlivemodelgroup@gmail.com We will place you on the mailing list. This will get you weekly model info and schedule updates.

Facebook page: ArtJam: East Bay Figure Painters
Here are samples of work by our members: https://www.instagram.com/fhlivemodelgroup/

The pictures on the wall change monthly, the regulars occasionally.

The Beauty of Water: through July 24

June 18, 2017

Water landscapes, from 9 artists, selected by Arts Benicia's Mary Shaw and Celeste Smeland adorn the walls of the Benicia City Council chambers. Benicia City Hall
250 East L Street
Benicia, CA.

https://artsbenicia.org/arts-benicia-presents/