Live Painting with McKenna Prather

Inspired by the exhibition by Margaux Williamson, in this workshop participants will learn to paint quickly, and intuitively. Williamson considers what is real and what has value by painting the objects in her immediate surroundings. Taking a similar approach, local artist McKenna Prather will lead us in creating a live painting that represents how we see the world around us.

Bring with you a photo, or physical objects from your home, or get inspired by what you see in the Esker workshop studio. McKenna will take participants through the painting process in stages, acknowledging that everyone has different skill levels and styles. She will encourage you to personalize your painting, and will offer advice on technique with acrylics throughout the workshop.

For attendees 18+. All materials will be provided. Registration is essential.

is a Calgary-based artist creating paintings in her home studio. She lives with her poodle puppy, and young family. Her work focuses on paintings of plants, animals, and landscapes with acrylic paint and embroidery on stretched canvas. McKenna’s work is whimsical with an influence of folk art and textile pattern. McKenna has exhibited at the 2019 Homes by Avi Stampede Dream Home, Maillot Homes, Red Door Home Living, FivePoint Gallery, Sparrow Artspace, the Curated Art Market, the Wedding Fair Alberta, and Amanail Boutique. Along with accepting custom commissions through social media and her website, McKenna performs Live Paintings at events.

Photo courtesy of the artist.

Respect and Inclusion

By registering for this Program you agree to co-create, in collaboration with Esker Staff, Artists and Volunteers, an atmosphere of mutual inclusion and respect for all persons. This includes speaking, acting and behaving in a way that is absent of violence, harassment, racism, intimidation, bullying or discrimination of any kind regardless of, and not limited to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, age and ability. This includes in online/digital forums.

Should you require any support, or have any questions, please reach out to: [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Esker Foundation, 1011, 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Canada