Catalog Published for the “State of Drawing” Exhibition
Posted on March 20, 2012
Pages 44 & 45 of "State of Drawing" Exhibition catalog
Three of my drawings were exhibited in the “State of Drawing” exhibition at Georgetown College, and are now published in this very nice catalog, produced by Darrell Kincer. My works are on pages 44-46.
The Art Department there put together a great show, with contributions from college instructors across Kentucky. The opening reception included a panel discussion, which included Jason Franz of Manifest Gallery. Jason made a very articulate, impassioned, case for teaching observational drawing skills in a disciplined and sustained way, through an extensive, well-designed, curriculum. I wish I had a recording!
We may all live in the same, not-so-gigantic state, but Kentucky is still large enough that it is hard to see all the artists I know. The reception allowed me to catch up with Russell Weedman, an old friend who is a senior professor at University of The Cumberlands, and who once was my student at Centre–the first advisee of mine to pursue a career as an artist. Now he has an exhibition record as long as my arm, and gray hair–like his old teacher. Bob Franzini was there, who gave me my first solo show in the state, back in the ’80′s, at Morehead State University. We now see each other every summer, when we get together to draw at “art camp”.
I was pleased to meet for the first time Chris Segre-Lewis, who had a wonderful show at Ann Tower Gallery last fall. And also, Kevin Gardner, a talented young figurative painter who teaches at Berea College. He did his MFA work at IU-Bloomington, a school that produces a steady stream of fine painters–more than its share.
Page 46 of "State of Drawing" Exhibition Catalog
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On The Easel…
Posted on March 06, 2012
Here is the drawing I have been working on lately. It is a preparatory study for an oil painting. The drawing is done in charcoal and gray pastels on Arches paper, 30 x 37. It is changing day to day.
Girl with Tape. Charcoal and Pastel on Arches Paper. 30 x 37 inches (image)
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Portrait of Laura
Posted on January 15, 2012
Laura. 2010. Oil on panel. 10 x 12 inches.
This is a study done from life. This painting has been on my studio wall for 18 months, along with many other works that have been lingering there, or in my storage drawers. Lately, I have resolved to photograph them and so will post some as I do so.
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