At the end of my exhibition in Atlanta, I will be teaching a two day workshop at Chastain Art Center

Dynamic and Emotional Figure Workshop

This workshop, will explore capturing a dynamic and emotional figures and portraits using a subtractive process. Methods for working back into pieces will be discussed and demonstrated. Working in charcoal and conté, this two-day workshop will focus on capturing the immediacy of a live model with a strong sculptural approach.

Material list

2 Lg. kneadable erasers
1 gum eraser (elliptical)
Lg. newsprint
Drawing paper — I like Strathmore smooth to medium drawing paper in 18×24 and 14×17; it has a distinctive bone tone
spray fixative
1 box of soft charcoal (we will use this the most)
1 box of medium charcoal
hard charcoal
drawing board
paper towels or cotton rags

Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty because we’re working with charcoal

See you there!

My Human Monochromes currently are being exhibited at the Jill Celeste Gallery in Atlanta. The exhibition of more than twenty works opened on May 15, 2008 and runs through June 30, 2008.

Visit the Human Monochromes to see more of the body of work.

If you’re thirsty for a wonderful glass of wine and a more wonderfulererer atmosphere to enjoy it in… I suggest The Palate Gallery and Wine Bar in Decatur, GA. This spring, I was introduced to Jill, the owner of Palate, around aperitivo hour, on her enchanting outdoor terrace. After about six hours of laughing and talking with friends, and realizing that I had drank her entire stock dry, we decided to hang a show.

Jill, a well seasoned gallery owner, seaming effortlessly spent the twilight hours seasoning her guests with vino and charm. Sitting on her terrace, I felt more like I was in someone’s home rather than a business. When it got cold in the early May evening, the fireplace was lit and Jill brought out sweatshirts and throws for her guests. The space that this ducky has carved out in the world is nothing less than sublime.
I truly believe this is one of the best ways for a gallery to show art, in a space where you can sit and enjoy it over an evening.

Installation photos

A successful opening at Palate.

A great evening of good friends, new friends, and a whole lot of martinis.

Rachael McCall and me

Rachael McCall, Dame Joyce Piersanti, a friend of Dorthy’s, Dorthy Burke and me

Ken & I going “green”