Contemporary Realism at the National Arts Club (ACOPAL Opening)
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...
ACOPAL – Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism
Such a beautiful collection of work. I wouldn't want to miss this opening. Read about the opening here...
Vincent Desiderio Workshop from Draw!
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...
NYAA – 5 Minute Ecorché
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! ...
Saatchi Showdown 4 – Personal Favorites
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...