Heartland Art Club

Demystifying Portraits in Watercolor with Janine Helton: 3/20/2026 - 3/22/2026
2026-03-20 09:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Demystifying Portraits in Watercolor with Janine Helton
In this three-day in-person workshop, you will learn how to create glowing watercolor portraits with radiant flesh tones and luminous color!
Join me at my easel as I explain and demonstrate the use of transparent glazes, considering shapes, color and value to capture the likeness and essence of our subject. Techniques include water-to-pigment ratio, color mixing, building form, lifting techniques, and so much more!
We will work together on one portrait over the three days, but if you are a fast painter, feel free to bring a second pre-drawn portrait of your own to work on as time allows.
Some experience in watercolor is recommended.
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3 Day Workshop
When: March 20 through March 22, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Limited to 14 participants.
​Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
About Janine HeltonJanine Helton is a watercolor artist who has been recognized in watercolor competitions locally, nationally and internationally. Since childhood she has enjoyed hands-on creative pursuits, but it wasn’t until the fall of 2009 that she began taking watercolor lessons with a local artist in her hometown of St. Charles, Missouri. Janine has since taken workshops from nationally known artists including Carl Purcell, Janet Rogers, Fealing Lin and Ted Nuttall. She now paints daily in her home studio.
Janine is a Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artist, a Saint Louis Watercolor Society Signature Member as well as a Signature Member of Women in Watercolor, the Transparent Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, the Northwest Watercolor Society, the San Diego Watercolor Society, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, the Missouri Watercolor Society, the Illinois Watercolor Society, the Michigan Water Color Society, and the Georgia Watercolor Society.
Website: https://www.janheltonartworks.com/
Email: janine@janheltonartworks.com

Paintings along the Trail of Tears Exhibit 2026
2026-03-25 12:00 - 17:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Heartland Art Club presents
Paintings along the Trail of Tears
In Support of the Steelville Trail of Tears Memorial Monument Fundraiser
Opening Reception: March 6, 2026, 6–8pm
Exhibition Dates: March 4 – April 4, 2026 – Extended through May 2, 2026
Heartland Art Club is proud to support the Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee in their goal to share stories of those who traveled the Trail of Tears through Crawford County, MO from 1837 to 1839.
Paintings Along the Trail of Tears includes artwork from the Steelville Arts Council (STARCO) Plein Air events of 2024 and 2025. With a goal of funding $200,000 to place a permanent monument at one of the encampment sites, these works have been auctioned to assist in raising funds and building awareness of the remembrance effort.
Also on display will be a model of the Memorial Monument, artifacts from the 1830s and other items to tell the story about The Trail of Tears and its massive push by the United States government to forcibly remove all native people from the southeastern United States.
All artwork is being sold without a commission to the Gallery so that all of the proceeds go toward the monument fundraiser.
For more info about the Steelville’s Trail of Tears Remembrance: trailoftears.steelvillehistoricalsociety.com.

2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
2026-05-06 12:00 - 17:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Join us for a celebration of the artist, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art.
Reception: Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
On Display from May 6, 2026, through June 6, 2026
Henryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978.
In England, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter, illustrator, designer, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art.
Henryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice, painting commissions and teaching, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold, expressive brushwork, he was devoted to painting from life, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017.
Deeply engaged in the community, Henryk contributed to major public projects, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events, fundraisers, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists, he was known for his generosity, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22, 2025, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.

Opening Reception - 2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
2026-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Join us for the opening reception of a celebration of the artist, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art.
Reception: Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978.
In England, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter, illustrator, designer, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art.
Henryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice, painting commissions and teaching, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold, expressive brushwork, he was devoted to painting from life, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017.
Deeply engaged in the community, Henryk contributed to major public projects, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events, fundraisers, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists, he was known for his generosity, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22, 2025, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.

Opening Reception II - 2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
2026-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States

Pets in Pastel UNLEASHED! with Lisa Ober: 5/22/2026 - 5/24/2026
2026-05-22 09:00 - 2026-05-24 16:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Attention animal lovers! Lisa Ober will be offering an enthusiastic hands-on workshop loaded with information and instruction for outstanding pet portraits. Unleash your love for pets and painting in a friendly atmosphere surrounded by other artists who adore animals and want to capture their personality on paper.
Lisa’s step-by-step approach to pastel painting provides an excellent foundation for your future endeavors. You won’t be overwhelmed when approaching a new subject because you will learn exactly how to approach a pastel painting.
Each student will get plenty of attention and guidance throughout the workshop. Lisa will share all her secrets for creating realistic paintings of pets, and much of what Lisa shares can also be applied to other subject matter.
Whether you are new to pastel painting or have a lifetime of experience you are sure to pick up tips, tricks, and secrets that will make your animal paintings come to life. Drawing experience is helpful but you don’t need to be a pro. Just come with a willingness to learn new things with a positive attitude and you will surprise yourself!
Topics covered
– The best pastels and surfaces for realistic pet portraits
– Lisa’s organized step-by-step approach to pastel painting
– How to apply pastel to achieve a great end result
– What to do for all black fur or all white fur
– Tons of tips and tricks to make your paintings the best they can be
– How to create your own artistic voice using Lisa’s method
– Suggestions for obtaining great pet photos
– Answers to your pastel painting questions (products, framing, application, and more)
Days 1 & 2
For the first two days students will paint from the same printed photo reference (typically a dog) supplied by Lisa unless you have taken a workshop from Lisa before*. This will keep the class on pace and help us all learn from each other. It’s not a race, but most students will have enough time and instruction to complete a pet portrait during the first two days.
As mentioned, printed photo references for days 1 & 2 are provided the day of class. If you would like to work from a tablet or phone, the image will be sent to you on the first day of class. Please remember to bring a charger. Wifi is available.
Day 3
Come prepared with a high quality color photo of YOUR favorite pet and get started on your next portrait by applying what you have learned! You will want to print your photo on glossy photo paper and have an electronic copy as well for your phone or iPad. Make sure your photo is crystal clear, in color, and details are visible…especially the eyes.
*If you have taken a workshop with Lisa before, you may work from your own photo for the entire workshop with prior approval. Please email Lisa your reference at least two weeks before the workshop. The reason for this is Lisa wants to make certain you are successful and having a clear, color photo with the proper perspective which is important to the resulting painting. Please email Lisa at lisaaober@gmail.com if you would like to do this.
Heartland Art Club Members: Enter the member discount code to get 10% off at checkout.
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3 Day Workshop
When: May 22 through May 24, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
All three days doors will open at 8:30 and class will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM
Limited to 15 participants.
​Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
Supply ListAbout Lisa OberLisa Ober is a nationally recognized portrait and still life painter, workshop instructor, and a founder and board member of the Heartland Art Club in St. Louis, MO. Her award-winning work has been featured in publications such as The Pastel Journal and Southwest Art. She has earned numerous honors in the international Pastel 100 competition sponsored by The Pastel Journal, as well as a top award in the prestigious PastelWorld exhibition held at the IAPS Biennial Convention.
Known for clever compositions, exquisite realism, and remarkable detail, Ober’s paintings are sought after by collectors who appreciate both her technical mastery and her expressive storytelling. She delights in making pastels “behave” exactly as she envisions, continually exploring fresh and innovative approaches to the medium.
A passionate and enthusiastic teacher, Ober loves sharing the versatility, immediacy, and excitement of pastel with students of all experience levels. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, a Signature Member of the Heartland Art Club, and an IAPS Master’s Circle member.
Email: LisaAOber@gmail.com
Website: https://lisaober.com

2026 Signature Members' Showcase
2026-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
The best of Heartland Art Club, all in one place. The Signature Member Showcase features artists who have been juried into Signature status, recognized for mastery of their medium, consistency, and exceptional quality. This exhibition highlights work that sets the standard and inspires artists at every level.

2026 Reception - Signature Members' Showcase
2026-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
The best of Heartland Art Club, all in one place. The Signature Member Showcase features artists who have been juried into Signature status, recognized for mastery of their medium, consistency, and exceptional quality. This exhibition highlights work that sets the standard and inspires artists at every level.
June 13, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
On display from June 10 – July 8, 2026
Call for entry deadline: May 11, 2026
Drop off dates: May 20, 2026 – June 3, 2026
Signature Members Enter Here

Loose Realism: Painting the Still Life in Oil with Sarah Sedwick: 6/26/2026 - 6/28/2026
2026-06-26 09:00 - 2026-06-28 16:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Loose Realism:
Painting the Still Life in Oils
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Paint looser and more confidently during this three-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick! Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful composition with life and movement, and get a new perspective on the still life. Instead of struggling with overworking your paintings, practice STOPPING SOONER to keep the freshness you crave in your work.
Working with a split-primary palette of six colors and white, explore how creating quick studies and using bigger brushes can loosen up your paintings. Learn the fundamentals of composition design, and walk step-by-step through Sarah’s alla prima process, creating a dynamic still life from start to finish!
Sarah will demonstrate, and work with each student individually. Instruction is in oils, and acrylics are welcome – particularly Open acrylics, that stay wet longer.
Class size limited to 15 students. All levels welcome, age 15 and above.
Heartland Art Club Members: Enter the member discount code to get 10% off at checkout.
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3 Day Workshop
When: June 26 through June 28, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Limited to 15 participants.
​Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
Supply ListAbout Sarah Sedwick“Sarah Sedwick is an oil painter whose contemporary still lifes celebrate the beauty of the everyday, inspired by color combinations, energetic brushwork, and dynamic composition. Working in a style she calls Loose Realism, her paintings explore the undercurrents of meaning we impart to the objects around us – whether through personal symbolism or the evocative power of memory.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah has lived in Eugene, Oregon since 2007. In 2001, she earned a BFA from The Maryland Institute, College of Art.
A passionate teacher, she conducts workshops on still life painting in oils, as well as an Online Art Mentorship program, working intensively with students all over the world. She is the author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists”
Website: sarahsedwick.com
Email: sarahsedwick@gmail.com

2026 Members' Showcase
2026-07-15 12:00 - 17:00 | MO
The Members Showcase is one of Heartland Art Club’s most popular annual events, a celebration of the talent across our full membership. Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or showing with us for the first time, this is your chance to share your best work with the Heartland Art Club community and the public.
Visit the Members Showcase page for full details, guidelines, and to submit your entry. We hope to see every member represented on the walls this year!
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Alla Prima Figure Workshop with Melissa Tychonievich: 7/25/2026 - 7/26/2026
2026-07-25 09:00 - 2026-07-26 15:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
“The term “Alla Prima” is a traditional French art term that translates to “all at once,” and this describes the process of painting directly onto the white canvas without the use of a drawing or underpainting. In this two-day oil painting workshop, students will work from the live model in one long pose using a traditional Alla Prima painting process. Students will learn the basics of how to balance form, color, value, and brushwork while rendering the human figure from life. Each day, the workshop will begin with a demonstration on how to start/continue the painting and then students will work individually with personalized feedback from the instructor.
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2 Day Workshop
When: July 25 through July 26, 2026, 9 AM to 3 PM
Limited to 12 participants.
​Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
About Mel TychonievichMel Tychonievich is a professional artist from to St. Louis, Missouri. They received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Art History at the Kansas City Art Institute in 2017, and their Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Miami in 2021. Their work is rooted in the foundational practice of recording perceptual information from observation, specifically figurative drawing and painting from life. They have been featured nationally, including at the H and R Bloch Artspace in Kansas City, Missouri; the Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock, Illinois; the University of Miami Art Gallery in Wynwood; and locally at Framations Gallery, Soulard Art Gallery, Fontbonne University, the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, and the Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. They currently live with their partner in St. Louis, Missouri, and teach as an Adjunct Professor of Art and Art History at St. Louis Community College and St. Charles Community College.
Website: www.melissatychonievich.com
Email: melissatychonievich@gmail.com

Watercolor Landscape with Christopher Leeper: 8/7/2026 - 8/9/2026
2026-08-07 09:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Watercolor Workshop with Christopher Leeper
Chris teaches in a fun and relaxed style. There will be daily demo and lectures, and lots of one-on-one instruction.
What we will discuss in this workshop:
– Technique fundamentals (Things I wish I knew 30 years ago).
Getting the most from our brushwork and our palette.
– The first half-hour of a painting (Make it or break it).
Understanding the importance of drawing and early painting development.
– Values (Why value is more important than color in your painting).
We will do value studies and small color studies to understand value shapes and painting structure.
– Color (Spend more time painting and less time mixing colors).
Understanding color temperature, intensity, value, and basic color theory to improve color mixing.
– Composition (If it feels right, it probably is right).
We will discuss pictorial design and learn how to create dynamic compositions.
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3 Day Workshop
When: August 7 through August 9, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Limited to 12 participants.
​Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
About Christopher LeeperChristopher Leeper is a realist painter and workshop instructor painting in all mediums.

He has written and illustrated the book Realism in Watermedia, (North Light). His work has also been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Watercolor Magic and Ohio Magazine. In 2021,
he was a finalist in the Plein Air Magazine Salon.

He participates frequently in national juried and invitational plein air events.

He graduated from Youngstown State University (YSU) in 1988 with a BFA degree in graphic design. He was an adjunct faculty member of the YSU Art Department for 22 years. He is past president of the Ohio Watercolor Society and is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society. He works and teaches from his studio in Canfield, Ohio.

email: leepart@zoominternet.net

www.christopherleeper.com

Secrets to Interpreting the Landscape with Gino Santa Maria: 9/4/2026 - 9/5/2026
2026-09-04 09:00 - 2026-09-05 16:00 | The Galleries at Heartland Art Club, 101A Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Every landscape holds a story, whispered through light, shadow, composition, and form. This workshop invites you to look beyond the surface, to sense the poetry of place, and to translate nature’s quiet mysteries onto canvas. Together we’ll explore how to capture not just what is seen, but what is felt—creating paintings that resonate with mood, meaning, and authenticity.
Heartland Art Club Members: Enter the member discount code to get 10% off at checkout.
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2 Day Workshop
When: September 4 through September 5, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Limited to 16 participants.
​Location:
The Galleries at Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
About Gino Santa MariaSaint Louis based artist, Gino Santa Maria, is a representational oil painter with a passion for exploring the transformative effects of light and color in the world around us.
Born in Peru, he showed a strong inclination for painting since childhood. Though later trained as an engineer, he knew that pursuing art was his true passion.
His work reflects the beauty found in the breathtaking views of nature as well as in the small, mundane things. His paintings consist primarily of landscapes, portraits, still lifes and urban depictions.
He views nature as a reflection of God’s character, so he has a deep connection with the great outdoors. When Gino is not working in his studio, he can be found painting on location en plein air where he makes small studies for larger pieces.
His work adorns the walls of private and public collections around the world, such as Baltusrol Country Club in Springfield, NJ and Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
email: gino@ginosantamaria.com
https://www.ginosantamaria.com

Taking Command of Your Scene en Plein Air with Shawn Cornell: 10/24/2026 - 10/25/2026
2026-10-24 09:00 - 2026-10-25 16:00 | Kirkwood Park, 111 S Geyer Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63122
“But that’s how it looked.” is a common cry from artists when defending any stumbling blocks in their paintings. This is one of the earliest excuses artists learn to lean on. It’s a favorite crutch best discarded since art is about creating, not copying. In this two day, plein air, landscape workshop we will focus on strengthening those creative legs, elevating the imagination and ditching the crutch of “But that’s how it looked.”
Additional discussions will touch on:
• The importance of “Thinking More Before Painting More” – TM • PM
• Contrast in your paintings beyond just value contrasts
• Talking to yourself, constantly asking yourself questions and the importance of self-critiquing
• Simple tips in dealing with painting outsides in Mother Nature’s ever-changing conditions
During the workshop, we’ll be having lots of fun doing lots of thinking and painting. During the first day we’ll talk a little, I’ll demo a little, and you’ll be painting and sketching a lot. The second day will be a bit of the same in the morning and then you’ll have several hours to create your masterpiece (no pressure). At 2:30, we will pack-up and go to The Galleries at the Heartland Art Club for more conversions and your painting’s critique. We’ll also have some drawings for any of my demos that survive the weekend.
Heartland Art Club Members: Enter the member discount code to get 10% off at checkout.
Forgot the discount code? Check your email first—we send members a quarterly email reminder with the member discount code. If you still can’t find it, please email us (art@heartlandartclub.org) with your name, email address, and phone number—we’ll verify your membership status and send you the code.
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2 Day Workshop
When: October 24 through October 25, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
Class will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM
Limited to 15 participants.
​Location:
Kirkwood Park
111 S Geyer Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63122
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Galleries of Heartland Art Club
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
Suggested Supply ListAbout Shawn CornellAs a plein air painter, Shawn is outdoors year round attempting to capture on canvas the wonders and beauty of Missouri’s four seasons. His paintings are neither cutting edge nor deep in metaphorical meaning, they’re simply stories about brief moments that he has experienced and witnessed during his excursions. He hopes these stories connect with the viewer, sparking a fond memory, a sense of familiarity or a bit of humor. Each painting is documented with its location, date, time of day, weather conditions, and brief observations about the day. Many have referred to this documentation as the painting’s birth certificate.
Email: mshawncornellstudio@gmail.com
Website: mshawncornellstudio.com
