Painting Skills Workshop by Allen Kriegshauser
Gain the skills to bring your artistic vision to life.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this workshop offers practical tools and techniques to elevate your work.
Through a simplified approach—and a few “tricks of the trade”—you’ll discover how to make your paintings glow with clarity and color. Each session includes instructor demonstrations, guided lessons, and engaging exercises designed to help you:
– Expand your color palette
– Mix and apply crisp, clean colors
– Strengthen your compositions
– Add depth, texture, and visual interest
– Simplify complex subjects
Projects will include still lifes, florals, and photo references, offering both variety and inspiration.
No matter your starting point, this workshop will help beginners build confidence while giving seasoned painters fresh techniques to refine their craft.
Take your artistry to the next level-register today! Space is limited.
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2 Day Workshop
When: February 21 & 22 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Limited to 12 participants.
Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
About Allen Kriegshauser
Allen Kriegshauser was raised with a strong sense of competition, but it became clear early on that a career in sports or music was not in the cards. Instead, he found both solace and recognition through drawing. At the age of 13, he began painting landscapes in oil—a medium that resonated with him and has remained his passion ever since.
Following his academic studies at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Allen continued his artistic training at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), where he refined his drawing and painting techniques and earned a BFA.
With over 50 years of experience, Allen is a nationally recognized painter, celebrated for his expressive use of color and compelling compositions. His work has been featured in Plein Air Magazine, Arts in America, PBS programs, radio interviews, and numerous other publications.
For the past 20 years, he has actively competed in 6–9 plein air events annually across the country. Recent events include Bath County Plein Air, Paint Grand Traverse, Solomons Island Plein Air, Easels in Frederick, Plein Air Texas, and many others. When not competing, he serves as a judge for plein air competitions and teaches workshops.
Gallery Representation:
• Warm Springs Gallery – Bath County, VA
• Grafica Gallery – Webster Groves, MO
• Heartland Art Club – Kirkwood, MO
website: AllenKriegshauser.com
email: aakriegs@gmail.com