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“Au Naturale” Show

Posted in Drawings, Nudes, Texas Artists, tagged , , , , on February 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »

There are several South Texas College locations contributing to the local art scene. We stopped at the one in McAllen to see the “Au Naturale” show which was lobbying for permission to have live, nude, models in their classes. It seemed like a no-brainer to me … however, there is a conservative atmosphere here and a distinct attitude (disapproval) toward the nude body … despite this, artists here got together and put on a show featuring the undraped body.  Congratulations on the concept! … and here is a wall of drawings.

South Texas College, McAllen "Au Naturale" show

South Texas College, McAllen "Au Naturale" show

Seen together they make my heart sing! Our bodies are sacred … celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of each individual.

South Texas College, McAllen "Au Naturale" show, close up

South Texas College, McAllen "Au Naturale" show, close up

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Palms and “palms”

Posted in My Paintings UTPA MFA, UTPA MFA, tagged , , , on October 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Palms and “palms” … Pun intended! Working bigger and enjoying it more! I am beginning a series of paintings featuring trees.

Palms

Palms

The special trees (and palms) of Texas … The UTPA campus has many unusual trees hidden here and there.

Palms ... Painting Hands

Palms ... Painting Hands

The painting of the woman has a hand of red, orange, and yellow and a hand of green, blue, indigo and violet. They are “painting hands” covered with color … utilizing the tools of our trade.

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