ALLA PRIMA paintings

Here are some paintings from the recent workshop at Ani Academy.  I always learn so much from Anthony Waichulis. 

These are all painted alla prima, from life. The 2 larger paintings at the bottom of this post need a bit more work, so stay tuned.....

NEW DRAWINGS charcoal

"Dreamer"

2 new charcoal drawings. The one above is 12x13.5 inches, and the one below is 6x6". Both are in exhibitions, so email me for purchase information.

"The Coldness of Marble, the Sweetness of Life"

Drawing in Barcelona!

"Carra" 

charcoal and pastel

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My drawing "Carra" is in Barcelona for an exhibition. It was purchased by the Art Renewal Center, a wonderful promoter/collection/ exhibitor entity that celebrates realism in the arts. Their purchase of my drawing was a thrill, and I am so honored to have them take my drawing to Barcelona. Wish I could go too!

QUEEN Charcoal Portrait Drawing

"Queen"  $350

charcoal and pastel  6x4", unframed

Another drawing from an old Roman sculpture. I hope to convey the feeling of the smooth marble and the sensuous curves of her skin.

CHARCOAL DRAWINGS portrait and still life

Odd Balls

charcoal 6x10"

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Tree Spirit

charcoal  8x7"

It has been quite a while since I posted any new artwork. I have been working on some new coin designs for the U.S. Mint, and that takes top priority for me. These 2 drawings were completed under the guidance of the Ani Academy, and they are now at the Oxford Gallery in Rochester, NY. The exhibit is called "Doubles and Doppelgangers". 

Now, I am working on some watercolor paintings for a few future shows. Always working!

PORTRAIT DRAWINGS

Here are a few portraits from the last several months. The charcoal drawings were done at the Ani Academy, and is usually a 3 hour pose. The pencil and color pencil drawings were done with my drawing group, which is usually 1.5-2 hours. After 9 years of weekly drawing group, I am getting pretty fast and accurate!

PEGASUS charcoal drawings

 2 drawings heading to my exhibition in Rochester.

both charcoal and white pastel on paper, 8x6"

Please contact me for purchase information.

Divine

Aspire

ALL THAT JAZZ charcoal marble still life drawing

All That Jazz

charcoal and white pastel, 5x5"

$450, framed

This drawing is headed to an exhibition, so please contact me for purchase information.

New Drawing!

She Found Joy in the Ordinary

charcoal and pastel  14x7"

She Would Rather Light a Candle Than Curse the Darkness

charcoal and pastel  9.5x7"

The first drawing was recently completed, and I plan on shipping it to the 

Lovett's Gallery in Tulsa, OK to join the second drawing.

ORBS charcoal drawing

"Neighborly Participation"

charcoal and white pastel on paper  6x8"
framed  $750

Continuing education

I have reached the one year anniversary of my education at Ani Academy in Wilkes-Barre, PA. As a long distance student, I complete the exercises of the curriculum, email an image to Victoria Steel, my instructor, and then visit every 6 weeks or so, to work alongside the other students, and listen to words of wisdom from Anthony Waichulis. How I wish I could have done something like this 30 years ago!

 Tony took this photo as I was polishing my first drawing, "Carra".

 "Carra" was included in the Rehs Gallery exhibition "Synesthesia". 

As was "Fly Me To The Moon", below....