Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
Chinese Brush Paintings
Start your collection today of International award winning artist Darlene Kaplan. Kaplan paints in the Lingnan style of Chinese/oriental brush painting. She has a wide range of sizes and prices for you to choose from.
www.darlenekaplan.com
Friday, October 9, 2020
Adding Leaves and stems to coneflower.
www.darlenekalan.com for online classes. Winter session starting very soon
Friday, October 2, 2020
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020
Live Online Oriental brush painting classes
It is official. New Live Online oriental brush painting classes scheduled for September 10th - October 15 (Fall Session).Classes will be recorded using Zoom. Step by step instructions.
Go to www.darlenekaplan.com under Live online classes to register. You can use the paypal option or simply mail me a check. Let me know if you have any questions
Friday, July 31, 2020
Friday, July 3, 2020
5 Day Oriental Brush Painting Workshop
Oriental Brush Painting Workshop, August 10-14, 2020, from 10 am till 3 pm Held in Soft Brush Studio, Alexandria, VA. taught by international award winning artist Darlene Kaplan. Workshop is for all skill levels, each student will work at his/her own skill level. www.darlenekaplan.com for more details. Hurry it fills quickly.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
The Tranquil Art \ Darlene
Kaplan
Like many artist Kaplan’s love of art
began at an early age. “My Mother would
draw little birds for us as children, “ Kaplan says, “and I was always
intrigued by what she could make come to life with just a pencil and paper. Kaplan would eventually become known
nationally and internationally for her traditional oriental brush paintings in
Ling nan style.
Kaplan grew up in the beautiful rolling
hills of Mulberry Tennessee. She was the ninth of 10 children. When Kaplan wasn’t helping with daily choirs
on the family farm she was in the woods exploring nature.
Oil on canvas-“Our Home” Private collection by Darlene Kaplan
Kaplan was later employed by Decatur
General Hospital as Chief Technologist of the Electrocardiogram, Encephalogram,
and Graded Exercise Testing department.
Working days at the hospital and attending night classes at the
University of Birmingham AL, left little time to pursue her avocation and great
love of art and nature.
As soon as Kaplan received her degree
she enrolled for night classes in Art 1 and Art History at the local community
college in Athens, AL.
Kaplan met her current husband and they
relocated to Alexandria, VA in 1981. She resigned as a Registered Cardiology
Technologist to accompany her husband on job related travel. Kaplan would take
a drawing pad and sketch from nature while her husband worked throughout the US
and around the world.
Kaplan’s first formal art classes were
from the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA.
She studied with Danni Dawson in figures then with Diane Tesler in
landscapes in oils.
Both taught at the Art League located
in the Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, VA.
Kaplan and her husband were avid tennis
players but didn’t enjoy indoor tennis.
While debating sports that they would both enjoy they signed up for
American Karate. One of the first
instructors was a Chinese gentleman that encouraged her to try the Oriental
brush painting style. Kaplan fell in
love with this medium right away.
Kaplan paints in the Ling nan style of
oriental brush painting which is a combination of Western and East Asian
art. She has been studying with Mr.
Henry Wo from 1985 till present.
This style of art is rendered on rice
paper using the Chinese mineral watercolors. “The calming effect of grinding
the ink before painting, the energy that is put into throwing ink on paper is
just the greatest of pleasures that only this style of art allows me to feel”
quotes Kaplan.
Oriental brush painting “Cherry
Blossoms with Kingfisher” by Darlene Kaplan
Oriental brush painting “Peacock & Wisteria”
International & national award winning painting by Darlene Kaplan
Kaplan’s paintings could be simple or
very complicated. All her work derives
directly from nature.
Many viewers will inquire about the red
seals or chops on Kaplan’s art. One
would be her personal chop with her name on it while the others would be mood
seals with poems inscribed. When using a
red seal on a monochrome painting it is said to be “adding the eye to the dragon”.
As a professional artist and instructor
Kaplan is also an international award winning artist who has been captivating
art lovers worldwide with her energetic oriental painting for years.
Kaplan has professional art for
professional prices ranging anywhere from
$200.00 to $15,000.00.
Her art has been on display locally and
internationally including China and Japan.
Kaplan is the author of two books of
her art.
She has been published in numerous
magazines, won numerous awards, and has been on several TV programs talking and
demonstration her art.
Oriental brush painting “Bright Pink Tree Peony” by Darlene
Kaplan
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Darlene's Blog: Art and Tea Event Loft Gallery
Darlene's Blog: Art and Tea Event Loft Gallery: SHARING EXPERIENCE THROUGH TEA and ART A Gong Fu tea tasting followed by short presentations from the studio artist about their paint...
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Art and Tea Event Loft Gallery
SHARING EXPERIENCE THROUGH
TEA
and ART
A
Gong Fu tea tasting followed by short presentations from the studio artist
about their painting styles & techniques
Loft Gallery, 313 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125
Saturday April 25, 2020,
10 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $20.
·
This
ceremonial tea drinking style is meant to focus one's attention and relax the
mind and spirit in a convivial, shared experience. Paying close attention
to the evolving taste and aroma of the tea, slowing to observe the dance of its
leaves against beautiful ceramic cups enhances one's appreciation of both the
tea and the moment. There is nothing like Gong Fu to create a warm,
intimate atmosphere among friends.
- You will be
served up to 6 different Premium to Estate Teas (loose leaf tea
only). The selections included are Oolong, Pu-erh, Green,
White, Organic, and Blooming Tea just to mention a few. The Premium
Tea or Estate Teas are from Sir Lanka, Japan, China, Tibet, India,
Vietnam, Taiwan, and more.
- Gong Fu Tea Tasting & Artist Presentations will start out with
the first hour of a Chinese Tea Tasting (Gong Fu style) of estate award
winning teas from around the world followed by a 1.5 hours of short
presentations and/or painting demos from the studio artist along with personal
tours of their art studios.
- Price
is $20. Per person. Limit of 20
spaces. The price will include the
tea tasting experience and the artist’ presentations and personal studio
tours.
- To register for this unique event send payment by
April 18th, 2020 (check made out to
Darlene Kaplan) and mail to Darlene Kaplan, 4609 Franconia Rd, Alexandria,
VA 22310. (Sorry no refunds
unless the event is cancelled).
Call Darlene Kaplan 703-922-4175 for more information.
Get
a group together or come alone to experience a rewarding cultural event
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
5 Day Oriental Brush Painting Workshop
Soft Brush Studio (in Alexandria, VA) presents "5 Day Oriental Brush Painting Workshop" taught by International award winning artist Darlene Kaplan Workshop starts August 10-14th, 2020. It is not too early to register. Fills very quickly. To register www.darlenekaplan.com or email chineseart@darlenekaplan.com for more details.
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