The Dane G. Hansen Memorial Museum takes great pride in hosting a four day painting workshop with Master Pastelist, Kaye Franklin. Franklin instructed an oil l& pastel class in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and has been asked to return in 2008 by popular demand. Kaye Franklin began her art career in 1975 while living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She and her family moved to Graham, Texas in 1979. It was then that she began a serious quest for the best schools and instructors. Franklin studied at the Scottsdale Artist School and with Connecticut artist William Henry Earle. Her pursuit of excellence has won her the deepest respect of her students, peers and serious collectors. She has received many national honors that have culminated in her recognition as master pastelist, and her election to signature membership in the Pastel Society of America and Oil Painters of America.

The elements in her artwork consist of light, color and focal point. She likes working with both pastels and oils. Pastels show immediate results and they stay brilliant, oils allow you to create new colors from existing pigments.

Franklin teaches weekly classes and conducts several workshops at various locations throughout the year. Kaye has taught in Canada, Mexico, England, France, Spain, Italy and the Pacific Northwest. Her work can be seen at the Victorian Gallelry in Dallas, Texas and Zantman Gallery in Ketchum, Idaho.

Kay Franklin
Painting in Venice