Introducing Figural Artists Virginia Beach!

I can't tell you how excited I am to share this news! Beginning June 5, 2017, the new group Figural Artists VB will meet every Monday evening, 6-9pm to develop our skills drawing and painting the human form. These sessions feature a live clothed model who will hold one pose for 3 hours, enabling artists of any skill level from beginner to pro to work at their own pace. (And don't worry, the model and artists all get breaks throughout the session!)

I Donated a New Work of Art!

Chrysler Museum partnered with Hope House Foundation and created a Call to Artists earlier this month. The idea was to invite artists to submit proposals for an original work of art inspired by something in Chrysler's permanent collection. They selected fifteen artists who then completed the paintings and donated them to a fundraiser that will be held at the end of March.

When Things Don't Go As Planned

As I mentioned in my last post, I was able to spend the day at the museum working a solid 4 hours on the Wounded Indian. I draw relatively slowly so it'll take me another trip or two before I finish. On my first trip I established the composition and proportions, and more or less finished his torso. Friday, I focused on getting his head and hair done. This is how far I got:

Adventures at the Museum

It is no secret how much I love the Chrysler Museum. I would spend my entire day, every day, wandering the collections and studying every work of art I could. I love the quiet echoes and changing sunlight of the courtyard. I love Wisteria Cafe's Earl Grey tea. I love their knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers. Most of all, I love the scope and the strength of the Chrysler's permanent collection, and the insight they bring with their rotating exhibits.

Dignified Blue Jay

Photo by Cathy Wilson

I'm very fortunate to have friends that take such beautiful photos. I personally have little interest in photography so it's fantastic to have talented people grant me permission to use their images from time to time.