GREAT NEWS! Part 3!

GREAT NEWS! The following works have recently found new homes!

In addition, my new site (http://www.derekoverfield.com/) has its own blog feature, so soon all my future posts will be only posted there. If you are a follower, please update your reader or bookmark with my new address: http://www.derekoverfield.com/blog.html

GREAT NEWS! Part 2...

GREAT NEWS! My new (& much more professional looking) website http://www.derekoverfield.com/ is up and running! Please give it a visit! You may have the honor of being the first viewers!

Soon my blog will move over to my new site, but don't worry all these old posts will still be availble.

STAY TUNED FOR GREAT NEWS PART 3....

GREAT NEWS! Part 1

GREAT NEWS! My painting "Man with Infant" was accepted into the  2011 West Virginia Juried Exhibition! I'm getting the painting packed up tonight and shipping it out to the WV Cultural Center in Charleston tomorrow. The exhibition starts September 30th and runs till January 2, 2012 at the Stifel Arts Center in Wheeling, WV.  The reception is September 30th at 6:30 pm.

"Man with Infant", Latex paint, oil pastel and photo transfer on canvas, 26"x30", 2010

Stay tuned for "GREAT NEWS! Part 2"....

3 Emerging Artists Reception

Lauren and I were extremely happy with the great turnout at our reception for 3 Emerging Artists at Wesleyan's Sleeth Gallery with artist Martha Neaves. Thank you to everyone who attended the reception, engaged with the work, participated in the question & answer forum and made purchases. Thank you to Margo Davis for inviting us to participate as well as Chris and Aaron for all their help!

The show will be up until September 22nd. The gallery's hours are from 12:00 to 5:00 pm on weekdays.

iLevel as Fine Art?

Check out iLevel by Weyerhaeuser's facebook site to read a feature about my recent series "Industrial Fragments" courtesy of my old friend Jonathan Rundle!

http://www.facebook.com/notes/ilevel-by-weyerhaeuser/ilevel-as-fine-art/212614232126982

Upcoming Exhibit at Sleeth Gallery, WVWC

Lauren and I will be delivering our work to West Virginia Wesleyan College tomorrow for our show "Emerging Artists" with Martha Neaves at the Sleeth Gallery. The reception is August 30th at 4:30.

New Painting - August 19th

August 19th, Acrylic and latex paint on canvas, 26"x30", 2011

Commissioned Piece

This commissioned work is the third part of my series "Industrial Fragments", titled "Industrial Fragment 3". The buyer received the work yesterday and I'm glad to say, was very pleased with it.

Industrial Fragment 3, Acrylic on polypropylene, 13"x19", 2011

Drawing for commissioned work

This drawing was done in preperation for a commissioned piece for the "Industrial Fragments" series. The drawing is based on Scopas's Meleager. I'll post the finished painting soon.

Drawing 43, Graphite on paper, 9"x12", 2011

Drawing 44, Pastel on paper, 9"x12", 2011

Drawing 42

This is a new drawing I completed as a study for an oil painting that I am currently working on.

I'll post the painting soon!

Drawing 42, pastel on paper, 9"x12", 2011

Ten Years of Good Art

Good news! My piece "Erisichthon and Metra" is currently on display at the show, Ten Years of Good Art, celebrating the tenth anniversary opening of the Elder Gallery of Charlotte, North Carolina. The show runs from July 15th through August 29th with a reception on Friday, July 15th from 6:00-8:00 pm.

 "Erisichthon and Metra",

Oil pastel, marker and acrylic paint on

stretched canvas, 24"x42" (diptych), 2010

New Drawings

Drawing 37, pastel on newsprint, 9x12



 Drawing 38, graphite, pastel and typewriter ink on charcoal paper, 9x12

Drawing 39, graphite and pastel on pastel paper, 9x12

Drawing 40, graphite and pastel on pastel paper, 9x12



Lauren Adams: Abstract in Nature

Lauren's work will be featured in the upcoming solo show "Lauren Adams: Abstract in Nature" at the Redbrick Gallery in Martinsburg, WV from May 21 through June 25. The reception is Saturday, May 21 from 4-7pm. I'm extremely proud of her and can't wait to see the show!

Lauren was also recently featured on Mary Zeran's blog "Discovering The World of Art: Honorary Iowan: Lauren Adams", so go check that out and read an excellent dialogue between two great artists!

New painting

"Ivan K", Enamel paint, latex paint and graphite on stretched canvas panels (constructed triptych), 30"x54", 2011  

Detail of "Ivan K"

Recent drawings

"Drawing 1" Pastel on newsprint paper, 9"x12", 2011, $15.00. (Buy Here) 

"Drawing 2" Pastel on newsprint paper, 9"x12", 2011, $15.00. (Buy Here) 

"Drawing 27" Graphite and conte on 25% hemp/75% post-consumer waste fiber acid free 60 lb charcoal paper, 9"x12", 2011, $35.00. (Buy Here) 

"Drawing 32" Graphite and conte on 25% hemp/75% post-consumer waste fiber acid free 60 lb charcoal paper, 9"x12", 2011, $35.00. (Buy Here) 

More drawings available at  http://www.etsy.com/shop/derekoverfieldart



New Drawings

 Today I am posting some preparatory drawings I've used in the creation of larger paintings. Enjoy!

 Drawings for "Industrial Fragment 1 & 2" (final pieces seen here)

Graphite and chalk on newsprint, 9"x12" 

1st drawing for "Wounded Man 1"

Graphite and chalk on newsprint, 5.5"x6"

 2nd drawing for "Wounded Man 1" (final piece seen here)

Graphite and chalk on newsprint, 5.5"x6" 

1st drawing for "Wounded Man 2" 

Graphite and chalk on newsprint, 5.5"x6" 

 2nd drawing for "Wounded Man 2" (final piece seen here)

Graphite and chalk on newsprint, 5.5"x6"

You can find similar drawings for sale on my etsy account: http://www.etsy.com/shop/derekoverfieldart 

Philadephia Museum pics

More photos from our trip in Philadelphia. These are from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. We had a great time and saw lots of great work. The photos are low quality, because it was dark in the museum and we weren't using our awesome camera. Enjoy!

With a Pollock painting.

Inside Cy Twombly's room "50 Days at Iliam"

With a Twombly painting.

With Duchamp's "Bicycle Wheel"

With Duchamp's "Fountain"

Inside the Duchamp room with his "The Bride Stripped Bare of Her Bachelors, Even"

Kline's "Torches Mauve"

Day 2 in Philly!!! Lauren Adams: Recent Works at the Slingluff Gallery!

Lauren's show, Lauren Adams: Recent Works is amazing! I couldn't be more proud of her! The Slingluff Gallery is a great space and the owners are awesome. The audience at the reception was incredibly receptive and interested in the work. We had a great time! Here's some pics of the show.