When I arrived at the ACOPAL Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism, the opening was in full swing. I immediately recognized some of my favorite figurative artists: Cesar Santos, Dan Thompson, Patricia Watwood, David Jon Kassan, and Paul W. McCormack. This was the most impressive collection of contemporary realism that...
Such a beautiful collection of work. I wouldn't want to miss this opening. Read about the opening here...
Vincent Desiderio Workshop I wanted to pass on this link to Mike Manley's daily studio Blog, Draw! He writes about a painting workshop he attended that was instructed by Vincent Desiderio. It's been a long time since my class with Desiderio, so I found it helpful to see his technique...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42chbA-8mBI This is an excellent video of Daniel Williams, a student at New York Academy of Art, building an écorché. Very impressive! ...
So the juried phase of the Showdown came and went. I have to say I wasn't impressed with the final 30. I believe only one representational painting made it to the final round and that was this one: Even my favorite abstract paintings didn't make it. I have...
FORUM GALLERY PRESENTS MUÑOZ VERA APRIL 14 – MAY 28, 2011 Forum Gallery Press Release: "New York, March 2011 – An exhibition of new work by internationally recognized artist Guillermo Muñoz Vera will be on view at Forum Gallery from April 14 through May 28, 2011. With extraordinary imagination, insightful subtlety, and remarkable...