A Portrait Demonstration with Daniel Keys and Michelle Dunaway

Demos & Lectures | This program is completed

All Levels

3/7/2017-3/8/2017

6:00 PM-9:00 PM on Tue

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$20.00

Join us for an evening painting demonstration and discussion at the Scottdale Museum of the West. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe two good friends, Daniel Keys and Michelle Dunaway, paint the portrait. Both artists will paint from the same model and will answer questions from the audience. Throughout the demonstration, Daniel and Michelle will share their expertise, techniques and thought process while painting the live model. The demonstration will be projected onto a large screen for everybody's viewing pleasure and there will also be light refreshments and beverages available.
LOCATION: Theater room at Scottsdale's Museum of the West - 3830 N. Marshall Way and 1st Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251
Guests are also invited to enjoy a western adventure before the demonstration and explore Scottsdale's newest major public attraction. These guests will be required to pay the admission price for the museum in addition to the cost of the demonstration.
For prices and details please visit www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org

Keys, Daniel J.

Daniel J. Keys was born on Oct. 7th, 1985, in Fresno CA. Upon noticing a glimpse of artistic talent in him at an early age, Daniel was encouraged by his parents to pursue his passion, namely painting; and being entirely home educated, time was very permitting for him to develop his skill as a self-taught artist. Growing up in a Christian home, he began to understand the blessings of living in a faith-filled environment and recognized his ability to paint to be a gift from Almighty God. He started painting at the age of eleven using a paint set purchased with birthday money. It was during these formidable years that Daniel discovered the work of master artist Richard Schmid, and began emulating Schmid's style in his own paintings. Since that time Daniel has had the opportunity to paint with his mentor, and Mr. Schmid has become a sort of art adviser to him. Daniel’s work is now praised, and collected, by many prominent art enthusiasts from all around the country, and he is represented by two major art galleries: Legacy Gallery, West Wind Fine Art, Montana Gallery and Gallery 1261 in Denver.

Dunaway, Michelle

Michelle Dunaway is an Internationally known American artist who’s paintings are revered for their bold brushwork yet sensitive portrayal of emotions that capture the human experience. Her artwork has been featured in numerous publications including International Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur, American Artist, Southwest Art, Art of the West, and American Art Collector along with inclusion in several art books. Michelle’s work has received many awards and honors including: The Award of Exceptional Merit at the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition in 2010 for her painting ‘Katie and Jenni-The Daughters of Jane Seymour’, a Certificate of Excellence from the Portrait Society of America in 2014, finalist in the 2012/13 Art Renewal Salon Competition as well as being invited to be the featured artist at the 2014 California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition. Michelle receives invitations to teach, lecture, and give painting demonstrations at various schools and events internationally. She exhibits in galleries nationwide and her paintings are in private collections throughout the US and Europe.