Join us at Pacesetter Gallery to create a Mississippi Pickin' painting! Artist Cliff Speaks will lead you as we enjoy charcuterie wine and snacks and of course listen to some Mississippi blues.
Each ticket includes all instruction and supplies to paint an 11"x14". Perfect for a night out with friends date night or bring a youth ages 12 and up. Beginners through intermediate skill levels! Come early to view the current collection of Mississippi art and unique gifts.
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More about Artist Cliff Speaks:
Cliff Speaks is a native of Brandon Mississippi. Cliff grew up in Mississippi and still continues to call it home. His art is reflective of growing up in Mississippi. His work has rich integrations of such art movements as the Mexican Muralists Abstract Expressionism Fauvism Cubism and Pop Art. His work draws on the approach of a variety of artists such as Jackson Pollack and Vincent van Gogh.
Cliff arrived at painting by way of graphic design. This background acts as a bridge to transmute the realm of the ear to the realm of the eye. Line form and design under the hegemony of color laid down patterns of syncopation beat rhythm melody harmony chord and scale. Instruments instrumentalists and music merge into single visual compositions that "sound" joyful notes to optic nerves. Cliff says "I am especially attracted to music. Music is often a theme of my work. I see blues punks rockabilly classical and soul."
In addition to his abstract and abstract-figurative paintings Cliff produces pure figurative works. He is a master of creating visual performance on canvas. The viewer cannot help but recognized the type: self friend family members or a universally-known stranger. Cliff's great affection for southern culture and imagery is the impelling inspiration.
Cliff's abstract depictions and his figurative representations both driven by a powerful use of color endear the archetype lift it to a joyful and soulful place and offer to the viewer as refreshment for heart and mind.
Cliff holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Cliff has created commissions for the band Three Doors Down and the Pearl River Casino. His works have appeared in galleries and exhibits from New York to Australia. Cliff works from his studio in Brandon Mississippi.
