Art Watch: A fresh take on teaching art

Kids and adults learn at Willowdale Art Academy By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times If you have ever been to Landhope Farms in Kennett Square at Routes 926 and 82, you may have seen a sign for “Willowdale Art Academy” and wondered what that was. Oil painter Karen D’Allaird started Willowdale Art Academy  5 years ago to give young students art classes that teach the fundamentals...

Art Watch: Karen D’Allaird

Flower Power: Contemporary Realism in Chester County By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The featured artist for this week’s Art Watch is contemporary realist painter Karen D’Allaird.  Many of you may know Karen D’Allaird as the founder and teacher of the wonderful Willowdale Art Academy for young students in Kennett Square (www.willowdaleartacademy.com). Karen founded the Art Academy...