Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 27th, 2009
For the next 2 weeks we have Shelly Long back with us after a long hiatus. She’s a pro. You’ll like drawing her. Wed 7 – 9 . 5 Bucks. Hope to see you there! “Art is not a transcript nor a copy. Art is the expression of those beauties and emotions that stir the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 25th, 2009
A nice interview with Melbourne artist, Emma Kirsopp on Paul Ruiz blog. Some nice drawings and interesting insights into her work and process. While you’re there be sure and check out other entries in the blog. It’s full on great thoughts and insights on paintings and image making.
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 20th, 2009
This week we have Misty Odem back again for a second session. 7 – 9 5 bucks. Hope to see you there! “At present, I am mainly observing the physical motion of mountains, water, trees and flowers. One is everywhere reminded of similar movements in the human body, of similar impulses of joy and suffering [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 16th, 2009
If you happen to be visiting LA this weekend, don’t miss this great show curated by Kent Williams. One of my favorite figurative artists working today. kent williams studio: THE HUMAN ECLECTIC Exhibition.
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 14th, 2009
Amazing stuff. http://sampaints.com/?p=265
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 13th, 2009
Misty Odem will be a new model for Wednesday night. 7 – 9 5 bucks. Hope to see you there! “An artist’s job is to surprise himself. Use all means possible.” ~ Robert Henri
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 12th, 2009
Good example of why knowing your anatomy is a good thing. Years ago I picked up Bridgman’s Drawing from Life and diligently went through the exercises. It’s an odd book in many ways. Bridgeman’s writing, like his drawing, is poetic and flourished but I learned an awful lot about how things work and more importantly [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 11th, 2009
Short piece about the painter and instructor, Harry Ally. I discovered him a few months back after a suggestion from a friend and he’s been blowing my mind ever since. I love his hands on approach to painting using his hands and fingers, sponges and pretty much anything besides a brush. I also dig that [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 10th, 2009
Pen and Ink, originally uploaded by Nomad23. A drawing of Jamie from last weeks session. I’ve been trying to mix things up and move away from pure charcoal, mixing graphite and now pen into my drawings. A friend mentioned something about being media agnostic and I’ve been thinking about that comment ever since. I do [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 10th, 2009
austin, scott 012, originally uploaded by Nomad23. From the upstairs
Scott Ewen | The Open studio