Utrecht Demo - Featuring Allan Chow

First of all,  I would like to thank Utrecht and their generous and always helpful staff for sponsoring this great opportunity for local Artists. I think this is an important venue that give the community an opportunity to meet the Artist and also to get a sneak peek at their Artistic process. I am at the store sometimes three times a week. I absolutely love their products especially their oil colors. As a thick and heavy paint user, I find that their consistency and colors does the job and more. Anyway, I promised that I would post the final painting when I am done so here it is. Please read on.

I started out with a canvas with a drawing in mind. Here I am establishing my values with a monochromatic palette. This gives me an opportunity to redraw my composition if any adjustments are necessary. Most importantly, this process gives me an clear idea where the lighting comes from in my painting. My exuberant use of color follows after every single inch of white space is covered.

The process between my drawing and the almost finished painting is by far the most interesting. For this demonstration, I was indeed nervous because I was exposing the struggles and triumphs as the painting develops. I definitely had my downs during the demo but I think overall the crowd understands that this is no magic. I tried my best to make it as interesting as possible and demos like these forces me to think and make quick decisions after another. Three hours later, above is the painting in progress.

After another few hours in my studio, this is the final product. A painting that will feature in my next exhibit at the Kansas City Club (914 Baltimore) in July 2011, next month! Stay tuned!!! Thanks for tuning in and below are some opportunities to see me paint again in public! Stop by if you can.

Upcoming Demos:
This Friday, June 24th - Artichokes (105th & Mission) 6-9p.m.
Saturday, June 25th - Utrecht Store (Main Street) 1-3p.m.

2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills

 The 2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills was held at Wabaunsee County.
I was just anxious to see what the landscape looks like this year. I took this image during sunset. Out of the entire day, I had a window of 1 hour between 8-9p to capture these images.
This is when incredible light and shadows reveals the magnificent landscape of our Flint Hills.

 This took place roughly after intermission and behind and away from the concert. I happened to see these cowboys at work. It was quite a sight. Look at the natural hills in the horizon. Gotta love it. Hope you enjoy!

 Heres the sight of the concert. Great music as always.

 Honestly, I was away from the concert the entire time. Music was near by and I cannot resist seeking great images.

 Beautiful cloud formations, beautiful weather this year. It was sunny but mother nature was kind to us with a cool breeze that cooled us off all day.

 Congratulations to Mike Livingston, winner this year. The painting was awesome! Simple, subtle but packed with a punch of skilled colors and composition. An accurate portray of our hidden jewel in Kansas.

 This is where I stood majority of my day standing next to my artwork along with my painting buddy and hero, Michael Duane. He has an incredible skill and style. This explains the crowd that he and his work drew. Thanks Mike for a great company.

 Artist friends Elaine and Jamie. Both had pieces in the show. All inspiring works by these individually gifted local talent. God bless their gift to us all. We had 49 pieces this year total. Probably the best collection of artwork in the last three years. Great job to the juries.

 Hey Elaine, it was great meeting such a warm, humble and talented Artist such as yourself. Your work this year just blew me away. Couldn't believe it was done in pastel. Looks like oil!!!! Anyway, all the best!!

 Met a lot of familiar faces. Some from the Kansas City Star, mostly are Artists. It was such a blast this year!!

 Michael Duane and Governer Brownback.

Mike and I will be exhibiting together with Jamie Lavin at the Kansas City Club next month! It will indeed be a great group show!

Me and the Governer. He had lots of nice things to say about the piece. I probably gave away close to 125 business cards. Until next year!!!!

Btw, stay tuned cos there will be many paintings created in the next year inspired by this weekend's trip.

Such Great Heights Flyer

Friday, May 27th, 2011 Exhibition at Artichokes (Mission Farms)

SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS
Landscapes and Still Lives by Allan Chow

Please join me for an evening of my latest creations at Artichokes Gallery in Mission Farms. The gallery is showing a sea of my landscapes and still lives together for the very first time. This show will not disappoint!

Landscape:
Such Great Heights
40" X 40", OOC
Allan Chow 2011
 PS: You'll have to appreciate this piece fully in person. I hope to sweep you off your feet with my compositions, use of color and thick impasto application. All new work!

Still Life:
Red Apples
12" X 12", OOC
Allan Chow 2011
PS: A symphony of exuberant still lives inspired by sketches that I have collected in the last year will grace the walls of Artichokes this Friday. All new work!

Location + Hours:
Opens May 27th, 2011
Time: 6pm - 9pm
10557 Mission Road, Leawood, KS  66206

I hope to see you there!!!!!

Best of Both Worlds Exhibit by Allan Chow 2011

Join ARTichokes for an evening of the viewing of Allan Chow's new work featuring his legendary landscapes and still lives for the first time. The opening reception will begin:

Friday May 27th, 20ll 6-9pm
ARTichokes (10557 Mission Road, Leawood, KS  66206)

Mother's Day Sale

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Get her something special, an original painting or print for her to enjoy and cherish everyday. Stop by tomorrow's exhibit for bigger savings. All my paintings and prints are marked down for the occasion. They are 20%-40% less.

Opening Reception:
1:00 - 3:00P.M
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
(Snacks and drinks will be available)

Shirley Stiles Gallery
47th and Rainbow, Westwood, KS
(Westwood City hall MAP)

If you have to shop online, take 15% off on my Etsy store. Use online coupon at checkout.
Coupon code: MOTHERSDAYSALE

Dinner with the Artist-Hosted by ARTichokes and Room 39

Alright! I am going to let you all on something pretty darn cool! On May 26th, Room 39 and Artichokes in Mission Farms are hosting a Dinner with the Artist event honoring me as the Featured Artist of the month. What this mean is that you get to relax, have dinner and participate in an open conversation about my creative process and how my career as a fine artist started. It is a story of how Fine Art found me as I was searching for myself as a painter while pursuing a career as an Illustrator. It has been a life long passion of mine as someone who enjoyed drawing since age 5 and will be a life long effort to find my way to making a difference in the world with my gift in life. 

A signature drink will be created specially for that evening and will be included in your three course meal. 

If you would like to learn more, please visit ARTichokes to reserve or call (913) 322-9481

DINNER WITH THE ARTIST
May 26th, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dinner & Art!  Our featured artist for May will be Allan Chow.  Don't miss this event!

Artwork in Auction - Artichokeskc.com

 

Prosperous Apple
by Allan Chow
This piece can be seen at: ARTichokes
oil on canvas
30 x 30
Retail Value:  $1,800
Current High Bid:  $500  
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About this Piece

Modern landscape Artist Allan Chow's new subject matter further showcases his talent with a palette knife, applying thick impasto in brilliant colors found only in dreams. His latest paintings represent a process of discovery and understanding of change -- search for deeper awareness between the self, creative process and it's relevance in the world.

About the Artist

Allan Chow’s oil paintings are in several corporate and civic collections, including H&R Block, the Overland Park Convention Center, the Kauffman Foundation, Russell Stover Candies, and the University of Kansas Hospital. Private Collectors range from Kansas City, to Seattle, to Santa Barbara and Hong Kong. Allan has received awards from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, New York and Korea, and has been featured in the Kansas City Star on four separate occasions.

Represented by the Leopold Gallery in Kansas City, Missouri and Strecker Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, Kansas; Allan is a highly regarded painter of abstracted landscapes and of the Kansas City Skyline. In addition, Allan’s career has now branched out to include the San Francisco market.

Allan paints with a palette knife, normally with the application of a thick impasto. It is for the sophistication of his style, and the passion with which he paints, that he has established a national following.

A Still Life exhibit - Save the Date!!!

I would like to invite you to my first exhibit of 2011.
This exhibit features NEVER SEEN BEFORE works.


Opening Reception:
1:00 - 3:00P.M
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
(Snacks and drinks will be available)

Shirley Stiles Gallery
47th and Rainbow, Westwood, KS
(Westwood City hall MAP)

SALE:

Both originals and prints will be for sale at the opening.
All artwork at the show will be marked down for my SPRING SALE promotion.
Come by and pick your favorite piece for your space.

Painting Four Pears - Original painting -12X12-Modern Fine Art

This is an original painting by Allan Chow
Title: Painting Four Pears
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

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

***PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

***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.

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All artwork is protected by copyright laws. Reproducing artwork is prohibited without my express written permission.

Blue Grass Valley - Original Painting - By Allan Chow 2011

This is definitely one of my favorite paintings that I have completed. If you spend enough time in the Flint Hills. Those are the signature colors of the land during a clear day when the grass is still green from the rain. Other than sunset, that is my second favorite time of the day. I am still not sure what to call this painting yet but for now lets go with "Blue Grass Valley." A classic mid-western title.

Enjoy!

Spanish Blue - original painting by Allan Chow 2011

New exhibit coming soon this Summer!
More details to follow soon.
Meantime, enjoy a sneak peek at Allan's new series of paintings of vast skies inspired from his travels over the years.

Spanish Blue
18x24, Oil on canvas
By Allan Chow 2011

For more paintings visit www.allanchow.com

New Work

 

Artichokes
Address:  10557 Mission Road, Leawood, KS  66206
Telephone:  913.322.9481
Fax:  913.322.8619

Phyllo's Pear 12X12 - Modern Fine Art - Original Painting

 

This is an original painting by Allan Chow

Title: Phyllo's Pear
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

Gallery Stretched canvas painted on all sides so frame isn't required.
***PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

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2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills Painting

2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills:
Symphony in the Flint Hills have recently been an annual event for me. It is also one of many opportunities to seek new inspirations from this vast land of Majestic Hills. I am honored and proud to be able to participate and contribute to this wonderful event and cause. I hope you can make it and have a look at my recent inspiration up close. The marriage of colors, texture and depth of the painting can't be justified by a photo no matter how hard I try. The painting will be for sale at an auction at the event this June. Below are some information regarding tickets and overall event.

Title: Majestic Flint Hills
Size: 24" X 30", framed
Medium: OOC
Price: TBD (Available for sale at event)
2011 SITFH website:
http://www.symphonyintheflinthills.org/

Tickets for the June 11, 2011 Sixth Annual Concert will go on sale Saturday, March 5, 2011 through the:

Kansas City Symphony Box Office

1703 Wyandotte, Suite 200

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-471-0400

Symphony in the Flint Hills 2011 will take place June 11, 2011 in the Fix Pasture, Volland, Kansas. Located adjacent to Mill Creek Scenic drive in beautiful Wabaunsee County.

SALE SALE SALE SALE

I am currently trying to push old inventory out to make way for new products on my ETSY store.
Please enjoy Free Shipping for your next purchase(s). Offer ends March 1st, 2011. HURRY!!!!!!!

USE CODE BELOW AT CHECKOUT:
FEB11FREESHIP

To visit my ETSY store, please follow link above or visit:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chowallan

Original painting - Sweet Bartlett -12X12-Modern Fine Art

This is an original painting by Allan Chow

Title: Sweet Bartlett
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

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

***PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

***COMMISSION ME
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SHIPPING:
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All artwork is protected by copyright laws. Reproducing artwork is prohibited without my express written permission.

Original painting-My Brown Pear -12X12-Modern Fine Art

This is an original painting by Allan Chow

Title: My Brown Pear
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas

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

***PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

***COMMISSION ME
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Mailing List:
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Online Store:
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SHIPPING:
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All artwork is protected by copyright laws. Reproducing artwork is prohibited without my express written permission.

Original Painting-Red Hot Cherry-12X12-Modern Fine Art

This is an original painting by Allan Chow

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

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

***PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!

***COMMISSION ME
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Mailing List:
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Online Store:
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SHIPPING:
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All artwork is protected by copyright laws. Reproducing artwork is prohibited without my express written permission.

Red Apple

Happy New Year everyone! I started the year with a loud and bright apple. Everytime when I look at this painting, it wakes me up and energizes me for the day. I don't think it can get any brighter than this, or can it??? LOL. Anyway, please enjoy and please stay tune for more new paintings. Lots going on this year. It will be a busy year at the studio.
Take care,
Allan Chow

Title: Red Apple
Size: 12W X 12H X 1.5D
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Available at:
Etsy Store

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.

International Artist Magazine 77: Finalist

BREAKING NEWS: 

Two months ago, I submitted a few paintings including "Over Majestic Hills" to an online Art competition hosted by International Artist magazine's Challenge No.61, subject: Landscapes. A few weeks went by and I found out that this painting was accepted as a finalist and will be published in the Feb/March Issue. 

What a great way to start the New Year! This painting also took home "Best of Show" at a local juried exhibition last fall.

This is only the beginning. Stay tune for this year's upcoming Art exhibits featuring some of my current landscapes and still lives.

Cheers,
Allan Chow

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
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.

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

TO SIGN UP Or go to ARTichokes