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Kes invites three unsuspecting people on a hero's journey, the journey to become on artist. Kes gives the participants their first task, and throws in a surprise at the end.
"There's no such thing as blue." Kes shows the budding artists that color depends on context and is more than just a descriptor.
Kes discusses the various techniques used to take the viewer into a work of art. The artists face their first real challenge.
In art, as well as life, there is both dark and light. How to best represent these on the canvas, and in life, is the subject of this episode.
Kes gives an in-depth review of the different types and characteristics of paint and painting supplies. The artists begin to experiment with their first set of paints.
Kes draws the artists into the deep woods to make art and to reflect on their journey in life and as artists so far. Kes reflects on his journey as a mentor and shares his hopes for the future.
As the end of the mentorship draws near, Kes being the artists to the Museum of the North in an effort to inspire and replicate his own process of becoming an artist. Guy is provoked, and makes art, "In Response."
With Kes out of town, the artists meet other mentors who are able to offer a new perspective. Alaskan artists Gail Priday, Sara Tabbert and Mike Croskrey share their inspiration and attitudes toward art.
Kes discusses the final steps in preparing for their very first art show. Kes prepares the artwork and reflects on the trials and tribulations of the artists' journey.
