Ken LaPlante - Artist

Painting is Life

Thanks for stopping by for a visit. Take your time to look over my art work created from over a twenty year period. I still love to paint and plan to continue for as long as I can. If you would like a painting created for you. Send me your info and what you might want painted. Please use the contact us page to fill in the form and I will give it a go.

Recent Projects

Galleries

Welcome to the world of personal art creations by artist Ken LaPlante

I took the time to pull together all of the paintings I have made over the years. Some are missing. If you could take a photo of a painting that I have made for you, please send that photo to me and I will post its on the website.

My Newest Painting: Savannah Vase

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TOPIC: How art can motivate you

Here are a few ways that art can motivate you:

Art can help you express yourself. When you create art, you are able to communicate your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a unique and personal way. This can be a very empowering experience, and it can help you to better understand yourself and the world around you.
Art can help you to relax and de-stress. Taking some time to create art can be a great way to escape from the stresses of everyday life. It can help you to focus on the present moment and to let go of your worries.
Art can help you to learn new things. There are many different types of art, and each one has its own unique set of skills and techniques. Learning about art can help you to develop your creativity and your problem-solving skills.
Art can help you to connect with others. Art is a universal language that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Sharing your art with others can help you to build relationships and to create a sense of community.

If you are looking for a way to motivate yourself, I encourage you to try creating art. It is a fun, rewarding, and enriching experience that can benefit you in many ways.

Here are a few ideas for how you can get started with art:

Take a class. There are many art classes available for people of all ages and skill levels. This is a great way to learn new techniques and to get feedback on your work.
Visit a museum or gallery. Looking at art can inspire you to create your own.
Read about art. There are many books and articles available that can teach you about different types of art and artists.
Experiment with different materials and techniques. There are no rules when it comes to art, so feel free to experiment and have fun.

The most important thing is to just start creating. Don't worry about whether your art is good or bad. Just focus on expressing yourself and having fun.

Favorite Oil Painting Supplies

The following are supplies that I use and love.

All of my work

Fredrick Blue Label Canvas

Blue Label - very smooth. This canvas is gessoed. I still like to apply more gesso and sand in between the layers of gesso. This will make the canvas even smoother.

Liquitex Acrylic Paint

I use Heavy Body Titanium White, Ivory Black and Medium Gray

Lukas Berlin

Water Mixable Oil Paint

Scharff Brushes

Quality Brushes

Favorite Digital Painting Tools

I love to use my iPad to draw and paint on. There are several fantastic painting apps that you can purchase. Some are even free. I also love to use Wacom drawing tablets on my PC. Below are some links to these tools.