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Spinning Head
26 Apr 2014
12 Jan 2013
23 Dec 2012
9 Feb 2012
11 Jun 2011
10 Mar 2011
19 Feb 2011
First Thursday on the Third Thursday
Drew Gentle's resume is impressive, but his expressive and dynamic works of fine art and paintings are fantastic!
The bold color schemes and the intense expression of his portraits are magnetic.
I really couldn't stop looking at these. Love the juxtapose here, with the lightweight pastels and the delicate face - and then the hint of an inner monster up there in her head. I choose to assume she's in her 40's.
Drew Gentle was there, but when I went back to snap a photo I couldn't find him.
These works are simply breathtaking. The energy and intrigue pull you in.
They remind me of a mix of Rorschach blots, Willem de Kooning, and cubism.
I may have to go back to see if any of his smaller pieces are affordable.
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The bold color schemes and the intense expression of his portraits are magnetic.
I really couldn't stop looking at these. Love the juxtapose here, with the lightweight pastels and the delicate face - and then the hint of an inner monster up there in her head. I choose to assume she's in her 40's.
Drew Gentle was there, but when I went back to snap a photo I couldn't find him.
These works are simply breathtaking. The energy and intrigue pull you in.
They remind me of a mix of Rorschach blots, Willem de Kooning, and cubism.
I may have to go back to see if any of his smaller pieces are affordable.
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12 Jan 2011
2 Jan 2011
5 Sept 2010
Book Portrait
Now and then I do paint a picture. This is a book cover 'portrait' that I made for a friend of mine. To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is one of her favorite books. I finally read it myself and I can see why this book lands at the top of so many people's favorite books lists.
This portrait is customized with the silhouette of my friend's daughter.
This portrait is customized with the silhouette of my friend's daughter.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
13 Jun 2010
Oh When the Saints Go Marching In...
2 Jun 2010
5 Apr 2010
2 Apr 2010
The Underground
At the Fayetteville Underground Gallery - First Thursday February 2010.
I can't remember who painted this... I need to find out!
It was cool though.
I love the effect the 3d glasses had on the image,
There's Dede beyond the poppy.
Michele Maule's work there on the bottom left.
ddp gallery...
February 4th, 2010
I can't remember who painted this... I need to find out!
It was cool though.
I love the effect the 3d glasses had on the image,
There's Dede beyond the poppy.
Michele Maule's work there on the bottom left.
ddp gallery...
February 4th, 2010
15 Nov 2009
6 Nov 2009
29 Oct 2009
10 Sept 2009
28 Aug 2009
Connected
22 Aug 2009
20 Aug 2009
interim
16 Aug 2009
Art Walkin'
The first Thursday of every month the galleries around town open up in the evening to showcase new work and exhibits. Many artists are also out meeting and greeting. One of the main draws is the Fayetteville Underground Studios and Galleries. All are open to visitors during this event.
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Here are a few snapshots from August.
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Sometimes a 10 1/2 year old can dig the art scene. Sometimes, not so much. Or maybe it's X-Box withdrawal... So, instead, he kind of becomes part of the exhibit.
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After a while at ddp's, we wandered over across the street to the Underground. The Underground is located in the basement of a former bank building. There are several gallery spaces, each one with a different collection of work.
In this photo (above) we are in the Vault gallery. Inside this echoing chamber various resident artists' works are hanging in what once was the underground bank vault.
To me, seeing art hung in a concrete room with no windows and only one door invokes a strange sort of feeling... makes me want to philosophize.
Maggie Ivy was the main artist this evening (this month.) Her current love is pencil and charcoal drawings. (You can see the door into the Vault on the back wall of the gallery where her show is hanging.)
Maggie is heading to Göteborg, Sweden this fall to study at the Florence Academy of Art.
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Finally, we moseyed into Megan's studio - also at the Underground.
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Here are a few snapshots from August.
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First we stopped in and said hello to Dede Peters at the ddp gallery. This month she is showing paperworks.
Sometimes a 10 1/2 year old can dig the art scene. Sometimes, not so much. Or maybe it's X-Box withdrawal... So, instead, he kind of becomes part of the exhibit.
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After a while at ddp's, we wandered over across the street to the Underground. The Underground is located in the basement of a former bank building. There are several gallery spaces, each one with a different collection of work.
In this photo (above) we are in the Vault gallery. Inside this echoing chamber various resident artists' works are hanging in what once was the underground bank vault.
To me, seeing art hung in a concrete room with no windows and only one door invokes a strange sort of feeling... makes me want to philosophize.
Maggie Ivy was the main artist this evening (this month.) Her current love is pencil and charcoal drawings. (You can see the door into the Vault on the back wall of the gallery where her show is hanging.)
Maggie is heading to Göteborg, Sweden this fall to study at the Florence Academy of Art.
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Finally, we moseyed into Megan's studio - also at the Underground.
I also love seeing work in progress. This is a photo project Megan's named "100 Flashes of Memory," which I find especially intriguing. She has affixed dreamlike images, photographic images, on small blocks (about 4 inches square I estimate) and I can't wait to see the final results.
Megan Chapman
Megan's blog
Megan's blog
There are many other artists who have studios where they work at the Underground. Read more on the Fayetteville Underground blog.
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