Hinge

Hinge  |  2017  |  chalk pastel on paper  |  15x15"

"White... a blank page or canvas...
the challenge: bring order to the whole...
through design, composition, tension, balance, light, and harmony..."
-Sondheim. Sunday in the Park with George

Interview with Kathryn Markel Fine Arts

Above is an excerpt from my recent interview with Kathryn Markel Fine Arts. We talked about my current work, the nature of emptiness, and my earliest artistic memories. You can read the entire piece on the gallery's website: http://www.markelfinearts.com/blog/105/

in the studio... new work in progress

Beginning with Bargue

I unearthed an old sketchbook recently; it was handmade and given to me as a gift a long time ago. It seemed a fitting vessel for my current self-directed studies. Once a student, always a student. One of my goals for this year is to work through the complete Bargue drawing course. These are some of my first attempts.

More to follow...

Sketchbook

Studio, January

LAYERED | 3rd Friday at Zhou B Art Center

This week was another fabulous 3rd Friday reception at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. It was a wonderful night, full of good friends and conversation. Sergio Gomez debuted a new series of paintings at ACS Gallery; his new work is definitely my favorite. Below are a few images from the show; check out more of Sergio's work on Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/acs-gallery/artist/sergio-gomez

work from the Transitional Habitat series by Sergio Gomez

"New Beginnings II" by Sergio Gomez

detail, "New Beginnings II"

Friday was also the opening reception for LAYERED at Art NXT Level Projects - an interactive exhibition of work by artists in the Art NXT Level Community. It was such a treat to connect with so many of these artists in person. The neat thing about this show is the variety - there is such a range of style, subject, form, and content - yet we are all connected by being part of this supportive community.

The show also has an online component, where you can get a glimpse into each artist's process. Check it out here: http://www.33contemporary.com/layeredshow/

work by Francesca dalla Benetta - http://francescadallabenetta.com 

work by Sally Ko - Mini Vessels http://sallyko.com

Checkmate | 2016 | oil on canvas | 20x16"

You can read about my process for creating this painting on the exhibition website. There are images of my sketchbook, color studies, and several in-progress photos as this piece developed. Take a closer look here: http://www.33contemporary.com/sam-haring/

Drawing Discourse Exhibition

One of my pieces was accepted to this year's Drawing Discourse exhibition! You can see "Recharge" in person along with the other excellent works at the University of North Carolina Asheville though February 17, 2017. I am deeply honored to be part of this stellar show.

Recharge 2015 chalk pastel on paper 13x13"

Opening Reception: January 20, 6-8pm
S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Owen Hall
University of North Carolina Asheville