Art Talks
Throughout the year, Lyme Art Association offers a variety of lectures presented by an excellent caliber of artists and art historians. Lyme Art Association’s art talks and lectures are a part of our Weekend Matinee Series of programing.
See below for schedule, times, costs and topics.
Upcoming Art Talks
Todd Casey Art Talk & Book Signing: The Art of Still Life
Saturday, October 18 at 3 pm
Tickets: $20 per person
On October 18, come hear well-known artist, expert teacher and writer, Todd Casey talk about his book, The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil. This comprehensive book offers a contemporary approach to the subject of still life painting, and instructs artists on the foundational basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting. In addition to Casey’s stunning paintings, the book includes over fifty past and present masters, so that the book will do double duty as a hardworking how-to manual and a visual treasure trove of some of the finest still life art throughout history and being created today.
Todd will talk on how the book came to fruition during COVID and how this book is a must-have for both students and artists. Additionally, Todd will be selling copies of his books at the lecture.
About Todd Casey: Originally from Lowell, MA, Casey’s work touches on more than simplistic realism. There is a haunting, nearly literary quality to each frame— a feeling that subjects are viewed from behind mottled glass, burnished by enigmatic candlelight, or brushed by the soft, hazy edges of a half-remembered dream. His work is classically styled but progressive in approach. Every painting has a tale to tell, brewed from a deep well of introspective thought. In recent years, Todd has made the transition from painter to author, teacher and lecturer. He published his first art book, The Art of Still Life, in 2020. His second book The Oil Painters’ Color Handbook cames out in August of 2022. His work is also featured in Cocktails: A Still Life, by Christine Sismondo and James Waller.
Visit Todd Casey’s website here.
Todd Casey Art Talk & Book Signing: Color Handbook
Saturday, November 1 at 3 pm
Tickets: $20 per person
On November 1, Todd Casey will present an art lecture on color and will talk about his in-depth book on the subject, The Oil Painter’s Color Handbook. This book provides everything the oil painter needs to understand all aspects of color. Beginning with an in-depth look at the use of color throughout art history, Casey breaks down the process of understanding color into easily digestible lessons, clear instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and challenging exercises that the readers can learn to apply to their own paintings. During the talk, Todd Casey will cover some of the highlights and techniques he shares in the book. Additionally, Todd will be selling signed copies of his all books at the lecture.
About Todd Casey: Originally from Lowell, MA, Casey’s work touches on more than simplistic realism. There is a haunting, nearly literary quality to each frame— a feeling that subjects are viewed from behind mottled glass, burnished by enigmatic candlelight, or brushed by the soft, hazy edges of a half-remembered dream. His work is classically styled but progressive in approach. Every painting has a tale to tell, brewed from a deep well of introspective thought. In recent years, Todd has made the transition from painter to author, teacher and lecturer. He published his first art book, The Art of Still Life, in 2020. His second book The Oil Painters’ Color Handbook cames out in August of 2022. His work is also featured in Cocktails: A Still Life, by Christine Sismondo and James Waller.
Visit our Past Art Talks at the LAA to see a listing of previous lecture topics and speakers. The talks cover a range of topics including the Artist Process, American Art, Russian Art, Nocturns, the Plein Air art method and more.
Included is a selection of videotaped art talks presented by our member artists. Our presenters in the videotaped series include Polly Seip, Jim Laurino, Rick Daskam and Zufar Bikbov.