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.

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.

2011 WVWC Drawing Demo!

Last night I was invited to be a guest lecturer during the Drawing From Life Class at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannnon, WV. Lauren and I were warmly welcomed by the drawing instructor Aaron Nelson and design instructor Chris Cosner. I discussed some of my theories and approaches to drawing the figure, and did a short 25 minute drawing demonstration. Afterward, the students worked from the model as I gave some input and encouragement. The students were very attentive to what I was discussing and responsive to the model. Lauren and I were extremely pleased with their level of skill and focus. Here's some photos of the class.

Demonstrating the beginning stages

Adding in my thoughts occassionally.

Some students' work and the model.

Offering some thoughts and encouragement.

My drawing for the demonstration - a 20 minute study of the model's hands.

My drawing (on the left) with some of the students' after class.

Lauren and I were also able to check out Sleeth Gallery where we'll be exhibiting this August with Martha Neaves, an artist from North Carolina. The gallery is extremely nice. The students of Wesleyan are very lucky to have such an impressive art department. Thanks to Aaron and Chris again for the opportunity to share my drawing approach.

Drawing Demo at WVWC

More good news! I've been invited to come again to West Virginia Wesleyan College as a guest lecturer. I'll be doing another drawing demo for the students of the drawing course. I did a similar demo in 2009 and was very pleased with the students' knowledge and participation. Looking forward to this time around as well! I'll post pictures from the demo next week.

2009 Drawing Demo at WVWC

Just a reminder, this August I'll be participating in a 3 person show titled "3 Emerging Artists" at Wesleyan's Sleeth Gallery with my wife Lauren Adams (http://laurenadamsart.blogspot.com/) and a North Carolina artist Martha Neaves. The show runs from August 30th to September 22nd.