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.



Day 1.5 in Philly!!!

This past weekend, my wife Lauren and I traveled to Philadelphia for her solo show Lauren Adams: Recent Works at the Slingluff Gallery. We had a great time and the show looks amazing. The Slingluff Gallery owners couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. Here's some pics of our adventures. I will post pics from the Philadelphia Museum soon. Enjoy!

 Ready to take on Philly... with the Philadelphia Museum in the background.

Outside the Rodin Museum with Rodin's "Thinker".

Lauren with Rodin's "Gates of Hell".

Rodin's "Burghers of Calais".

Fighting a giant frog for my hat in a fountain near Logan Square.

Lauren with an awesome sculpture in the same fountain.



Getting ready to head out!!!

Tomorrow, Lauren and I leave for Philadelphia to deliver the work for her solo show at the Slingluff Gallery! We're very excited and I'm extremely proud of Lauren! While we're there, we hope to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art and, if time allows, the Rodin Museum. Wish us luck!

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.