Pears of Three - by Allan Chow 2010

This is an original painting
by Allan Chow

Title: Pears of Three
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Available at:
Artichokes

Gallery Stretched canvas painted on all sides so frame isn't required.

***COMMISSION ME
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Three Green Pears by Allan Chow

Title: Three Green Pears
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 12x12
By: Allan Chow 2010


I once recall someone told me that the harder you work, the luckier you get. Well, this happens to be one of those paintings that was headed one direction but halfway there, I realized that it is going towards another. One that I liked even more so I left it alone. 


Enjoy!


Also available on Etsy.

ONE NIGHT ONLY WORKSHOP

 

** ONE NIGHT ONLY **
THE SKY IN OIL
Ages:  18 & up

Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

CLASS DATE:  NOV 9

All experience levels are welcome!  Paint the sky with Allan Chow in this one-night class!  Students will paint expressively and loosely with a palette knife.  The focus of this workshop is to embrace "Happy Accidents".  Allan will guide his students through composition, drawing and color mixing to create your very own sky.  Get ready to paint from within and allow your painting to find you.

Students will work on a 16 x 20 canvas with good quality oil paints.  Feel free to bring your favorite wine and make it a party!

All supplies are provided by ARTichokes & this cost is included in the enrollment fee.

Instructor: Allan Chow
Minimum students per session: 6
Maximum students per session: 10
Cost for 1 classes: $95.00, plus tax

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Visions of the Flint Hills - Second Opening

2010 Visions of the Flint Hills Second Opening

Second Opening Reception:
Where: 3013 Main Street, KCMO (Buttonwood Art Space)
When: November 5th, 2010 
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM 


VISIONS OF THE FLINT HILLS BENEFIT AND SALE is a juried exhibit featuring art of the Flint Hills. The exhibit will run from October 1, 2010 thru November 20, 2010, in the Buttonwood Art Space (www.buttonwoodartspace.com ), 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri.  Partial proceeds from the event benefit the Kansas Park Trust, a non-profit organization, which promotes the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Flint Hills of Kansas.


Congratulations!

Congratulations to the artists receiving an award for excellence in the show.

Best Photography:  "Splitting Waters, Konza Prairie" by Ed Sturr
Best of 3-D:  "Dancing Horse" by Ann Zerger
Best of 2-D:  "Over Majestic Hills" by Allan Chow
Merit Award - "Friends" by Chun Wang
Merit Award - "Spring in the Hills" by Ronald Beeton
Merit Award - "Late Burn" by Louis Copt
Merit Award - "Early Summer Afternoon Flint Hills" by Barbara Waterman Peters

Original paintings of Blushing Pears

Title: Blushing Pears

Size: 12x12

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $180.00

I took a little break from painting since October and today, I decided to just paint what I felt like painting.

Soon available at Artichokes.

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Thanks for viewing!

Allan's Workshop at Artichokes

This evening, I had prepared a composition inspired by a Flint Hills' trip last year of mine for my students to paint. Flint Hills are not an easy subject to paint especially when you are creating the depth and also the complex clouds that compliments the rolling hills. Anyway, they did an outstanding job and here are some works in progress.

This workshop is 4 weeks long. We started our first class on October 14th. All levels of painting are welcome. I prepare a diverse range of subject matter for students to paint. Each week we spent time talking about technique and applying what we learn right away. They are encouraged to do what they please and I usually come around and help them individually if they are stuck but most of the time, they bring their own personality that each painting is different.

Students at Artichokes are provided a canvas and other necessary art supplies.. You just show up. Wine is provided :) 
Visit their website for up and coming Artists demos, workshops and painting classes.

My next workshop is a ONE DAY class held at Artichokes on November 9th. It is around 2 hours long and the sky is our subject matter. Stay tuned!

Here is Dennis applying his under painting with some blue paint to establish values and also to cover the entire canvas with paint.

Sue has started painting her field by applying green paint and some hints of oranges as highlights. Her fav. subject matter is landscape.

Many of these students have never painted nor used a palette knife. Although with an open mind and courage to try new things will allow one to create wonders.

Until the next time, have a great day and happy painting.

Preview at Allan's new work - Opening Reception Nov. 12th, 2010

Title: White KC

Size: 30 x 40

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Featuring: Opening Reception, Nov. 12th @ Leopold Gallery.

A tribute to the beauty of Kansas City at foothills of Downtown Airport overlooking the skyline and the broadway bridge during a white season.

Available for sale at Leopold Gallery.

Contact me for more details.

or if you like to preview some new paintings.

Title: Broadway in the Fall

Size: 24 x 30

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Featuring: Opening Reception, Nov. 12th @ Leopold Gallery.

Completed during the final days or summer 2010 in Kansas City. This was taken during a trip exploring the Kansas City that I have not seen before.

Available for sale at Leopold Gallery.

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or if you like to preview some new paintings.

Citrus on your wall

This is my first attempt of a lemon
and I must say, I LOVE IT! I finally found somewhere I can use the brightest yellow I can mix on my palette. Anyway, that is what the client wanted and I wasn't planning on disappointing her.


Her Lemon
12 x 12 in
on gallery stretched canvas
SOLD


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2010 Leopold Group Show

Group Show:

Artists' Reception Friday, November 12th, 6-9pm.


Participating Artists:
Arlie and Dave Regier (Contemporary Scuptures)
Phil Epp (Landscapes)
Derrick Breidenthal (Abstraction)
Allan Chow (Not sure what I am at the moment :)


All Whom I Admire Alot! Will be an Amazing Arrangement of Talent!!!!!

Paintings of the Week

This is an original painting
by Allan Chow

Title: Complimentary Cherry
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

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Gallery Stretched canvas painted on all sides so frame isn't required.

***COMMISSION ME
Don't see a fruit or flower you like? No problem, special commissions are priced the same at these sizes. Contact me for more details. I look forward to working with you to bring your desire and vision to life.

 This is an original painting
by Allan Chow

Title: Blushing Cherry II
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

Available at:
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Gallery Stretched canvas painted on all sides so frame isn't required.

***COMMISSION ME
Don't see a fruit or flower you like? No problem, special commissions are priced the same at these sizes. Contact me for more details. I look forward to working with you to bring your desire and vision to life.

This is an original painting
by Allan Chow

Title: Forget Me Not Please
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

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Gallery Stretched canvas painted on all sides so frame isn't required.

***COMMISSION ME
Don't see a fruit or flower you like? No problem, special commissions are priced the same at these sizes. Contact me for more details. I look forward to working with you to bring your desire and vision to life.

I am glad my artwork interest you. Your satisfaction with your next investment is important to me. It is important to know what you are purchasing and who you are supporting. Most importantly, you have to love the Art that you are about to purchase and I hope your heart has a place for one of my many paintings or prints. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions and comments. I would love to hear from you. Here are a few things about my creative process.

I paint with my heart and instincts. This is when I am most inspired and happiest. My tool of choice is a palette knife and with it, I am able to sculpt my subject matters to life with the array of textures that I create combined with colors only found in dreams. You can learn more about me at www.allanchow.com/about.html

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4th Annual State of the Arts Exhibit!

Minutes from Hearts of Life Exhibit

The exhibit is open to the public all month of October. Their hours are Mon - Fri 9a - 4p. 19 Below is located on 19th street between Main and Baltimore. The gallery is below Michael Smith's Restaurant so you will have enter through the restaurant's main entrance. Address is 5W 19th Street. Text me if you are lost 816.699.0585.

 

In case you missed the highlights of the Hearts of Life exhibition, here are some photos. I managed to snap a couple of shots in between breaks. Thank you Anna Geilman and Tomas Hernandez who signed up to help me with the show that evening. These two individuals had qualities that I admired so much as individuals and I was so blessed to have them. Both of these individuals make a living helping others and their warm reception helped provide everyone a fantastic experience during the show. Everyone loved the work!!!!! (Janet and Silvino were among some friends whom I have not seen in awhile, it was great to catch up)

 Barbara who is a proud owner of Voluptuous Cherry. She was eyeing it for over an hour. Thank god she was the first one there, if I had 5 of those for sale, It would've flew out the door. That said, the demand of the prints were incredible that evening. 

Mango Lassi, 30x30 in the forground, one of the crowd's favorites. Also we have Love Triangle, orange pears in the background was the talk of the evening. It was nonetheless, one of my favorite pieces in the show.

Circle of Pears is probably my favorite because it reminds me of my hardworking parents who sacrificed everything to ensure their children succeed in life. My dad, a successful engineer loved what he did. It was his passion. A small town boy ended up traveling around the world and completing his circle of life by settling down back in his hometown. Lets just say that there is no place like home. He has seen the world, lived it and now I hope he retires and enjoy every minute of it. Lastly I thank my mom for believing in me and who suggested that I took art lessons when I was 5. Twenty five years later, Art is what I live for. This is a chapter of the beginning of my career. Anyway, I hope you have enjoyed the paintings.

 A detail of I Love You. 

 A shout out to Brandon who offered his time to help me hang the show. Could'nt have done it without his expertise.

A quiet moment for the paintings especially of all the craziness of me running around getting this show ready.
This was taken 5 minutes to 5 that evening. It was truly a zen moment for me. 


Last but not least, my sincere gratitude for Beverly, studio manager and owners of 19 Below for allowing my humble paintings to grace their wall. Their staff members were friendly and a group of awesome and young talented people. Some are Kansas City Art Institute alums like myself. 

If you are interested in purchasing a painting, please contact me at my website
I will have business cards at the gallery as well so you can contact me if you like to see a painting at your home or office. 

If you have any questions regarding a painting, feel free to write me at info@allanchow.com or call me at 816.699.0585. 

I am also accepting commissions and wilI be glad to meet you down at the gallery to discuss a project with you.

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Thank you for viewing! Many more shows to come and hope to see you there.




Allan Chow signing off
10.02.10

First Friday Openings 10.01.10

MAIN EVENT!!!!!!!!
Hearts of Life by ALLAN CHOW

Opening Reception:
Where: 19 Below (5 W 19TH ST / KCMO 64108) Crossroad District
When: October 1st, 2010 
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM 

Hearts of Life Exhibit
Modern landscape Artist Allan Chow’s new subject matter further showcases his talent with a palette knife. Hearts of Life is a collection of his latest studies of still lives that enriches the mind and soul through bold, exuberant colors, texture and conversations.

This body of work represents a chapter of Allan’s evolving career. Change is never comfortable nor pleasant for it feels like your body is rejecting a foreign substance through pain. But it is one’s job to find a creative way to cope for the desire to succeed is worth dying for. Though the paintings are not in order, each of them represents his efforts finding a voice with a new subject matter through experimentation while his quest for a new chapter in his career continues. In the process, personal struggles, random thoughts, personal conversations and expressions flows through his bold paint gestures and compositions.

 Here is a sneak peek of some samples of my new work!!!!!

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UPDATE!!!
2010 Visions of the Flint Hills Juried Exhibition


BEST OF SHOW

Opening Reception:
Where: 3013 Main Street, KCMO (Buttonwood Art Space)
When: October 1st, 2010 
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM 


VISIONS OF THE FLINT HILLS BENEFIT AND SALE is a juried exhibit featuring art of the Flint Hills. The exhibit will run from October 1, 2010 thru November 20, 2010, in the Buttonwood Art Space (www.buttonwoodartspace.com ), 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri.  Partial proceeds from the event benefit the Kansas Park Trust, a non-profit organization, which promotes the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Flint Hills of Kansas.

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5 pm
Saturdays - 10 am to 3 pm
Sundays and Evenings by Appointment
First Friday October 1 and November 5 - Open House Food/Drink 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 The highlight of my day today!!!!!!
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2631 Gallery First Friday Opening

Opening Reception:
Where: 2631 Holmes, KCMO (2631 Gallery)
When: October 1st, 2010 
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM 

Among many greats, this exhibit is featuring Allan Chow's abstraction pieces titled "A Song of Freedom." Enjoy.


For more information about exhibit, please visit Gallery's Website here.

Support your Artists in Kansas City!!!!!! 
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Take care and enjoy the rest of your day.

Allan Chow

Third Wheel, 30x30 by Allan Chow 2010

Title: Third Wheel
Size: 30x30
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Allan Chow 2010

Who hasn't been in this situation. Its awkward, frustrating and uncomfortable. Hello, am I invisible.
This painting will feature in an upcoming show during first fridays in October this year. More paintings of these series.

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New Oil Paintings by Allan Chow 2010

NEW ARRIVALS!
Series of 12X12 Gallery Stretched paintings of Poppies.

Price: $150.00 EACH

Prints also available upon request.

You can view these paintings in person at
ArtichokesKC (109th Mission)
For more information, call ArtichokesKC @ 913.322.9481

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Golden Apple by Allan Chow 2010

Title: Golden Apple
Size: 12 x 12 inches

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $150.00

Prints also available upon request.

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New Paintings by Allan Chow

NEW ARRIVALS!
Mix and match these 12X12 Gallery Stretched paintings as you like. Previous paintings from these series are SOLD OUT! The demand for these paintings are growing. Get yours today before your favorite is gone. Prices will increase by this fall. SO HURRY!

You can view these paintings in person at
ArtichokesKC (109th Mission)
For more information, call ArtichokesKC @ 913.322.9481

Description for each painting can be found here:

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Original Painting of Cherry by Allan Chow 2010

Title: Tic Tac Cherry

Size: 12 x 12 inches

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $150.00

Prints also available upon request.

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This series of paintings represents the layering of my creative process. Often times subtle or lost in the final product, this series provide a creative vehicle to help my audience understand my creative process.

Unforgettable blue flower still life by Allan Chow 2010

Title: Unforgettable

Size: 12 x 12 inches

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $150.00

Prints also available upon request.

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 Title: Forget me Not 2

Size: 12 x 12 inches

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $150.00

Prints also available upon request.

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Learn to paint with Allan Chow 2010

Learn to Paint with Allan Chow
Artichokes address: 10557 Mission Road, Leawood, KS  66206
Four week workshop: Wednesdays of September 2010
Time: 6.30p - 8.30p
For more information, call ArtichokesKC @ 913.322.9481

Oil painting with Allan Chow

Palette knife painting is one of the best ways to help you simplify even the most complex and detailed subject matters. This painting style offers you the Art of painting wet on wet, creating textures with oils and provide you tools that allow you to finish a painting quicker. Explore and learn to paint with palette knife painter Allan Chow.

Each week, you will be given a different composition to paint from. You will acquire techniques throughout the workshop that you are able to apply right away in class each week. Subject matters vary from still lives, seascapes to landscapes.

No matter what level of painting you are in, whether you have used a palette knife before, you will learn something new and exciting that will enhance your experience painting at your home or studio.

 
Title: Golden Pear Delight

Size: 12 x 12 inches

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $150.00

Prints also available upon request.

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Original Palette Knife Paintings by Allan Chow 2010

Title: Green Pear Delight

Size: 12 x 12 inches

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Price: $150.00

Prints also available upon request.

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Still life Green Pears oil painting by Allan Chow 2010

Title: Circle of Pears
Size: 12 X 12 inches
Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: Allan Chow
For Sale: $150.00 

Last of the three paintings I finished today, I had no idea that I was going to end up with a painting looking as graphic as this. Those colors are just a wonderful happy marriage. Sometimes you just have to stop. I did and I just sat there enjoying what I saw. Everyday is a different journey for me and I love it.

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