New Works Available at Ellis-Nicholson Gallery

These images are details of my new works now available at Ellis-Nicholson Gallery located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina at 1.5 Broad Street and is host to contemporary art by regional, national and international artists.

Special Thanks

Just like to thank Sally Armstrong, Tom Jones, and all the fine folks at Art Central for another successful art camp. For more information please check out Andrea Bryan Stefanoni's newspaper article at http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1241068273/Camp-fosters-creative-environment .

Comics and Manga Classes at NWACCC (Nadine Baum Studios)

Ages: 12 and up

July 25-29, 9:00-11:30

I'll be teaching Comics and Manga at Nadine Baum Studios. Students will explore the world of Western and Asian comic book storytelling and then create their own fantastic stories in comic form.

NWACCC is a non-profit organization enjoying the wonderful, spacious classrooms at Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios and was established in 2007.

They are located at 505 West Spring Street in Fayetteville, AR.

Quick Reminder

Monday, July 18th will be Create Your Own Comic or Manga(Japanese style comics) Character! Tuesday the 19th will be Drawing Animals and Fantastic Creatures! Wednesday the 19th will be Going Graphic: Comics and Manga! On that day we will be telling fantastic stories like the pros with our created characters in comic format and learning fundamental drawing techniques along the way. Classes will run from 9am to 3pm each day. It's going to be a fun and informative three days so if your kids enjoy drawing and you are near Carthage, MO sign up and let's draw this summer!

Art Central is located at 1110 East 13th Street, Carthage, MO 64836. For more information contact Sally Armstrong at (417)358-4404.

Inanimate

In much of my drawings and paintings I incorporate old mannequins, statues, or antique dolls. It's a theme that I explore often. One reason is because they don't move when I'm drawing them. Another reason is that I'm drawn towards capturing in my art, figures suspended in eras not their own and blurring the line between living and inanimate.

About a year and a half ago I was told by a good friend to check out this eerie, animated film short entitled Alma directed by Rodrigo Blass. They thought I would like it. They were absolutely right. It is fantastic and I recommend it. I often tell strange stories with my art and this is a story I would love to have told. Check it out at http://www.vimeo.com/4749536

Exhibit at Shewmaker Center

Some of my recent work will be on display thru July and August 2011 at the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development at Northwest Arkansas Community College. The Shewmaker Center is located at 900 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. For more information contact (479) 636-9222.