We’ve been grateful for the response to the first blog, published two weeks ago. It was about drawing and how that’s generally the basis for painting. It’s not always so, and almost never in the process of Anne’s printmaking. But continuing that theme, this issue will display a number of recent drawings that went on to become paintings, and one example of Anne’s work, which involved no drawing at all. Read (view) on.
Rachel Waiting, Charcoal on newsprint, 24×36
Rachel was a fellow student. I didn’t really get to know her, but did appreciate the posture as she and others sat outside for an informal lecture. This is a pretty rough sketch, on flimsy paper, two sheets taped together. It was only to get me going; a painting shortly followed. 
Rachel Waiting, Oil on canvas, 27×36
These drawings and paintings were done under the same instructor mentioned last time. I was on more of an “independent study” track. I asked what I should paint and got an outburst: “Don’t ask me what you should paint; you’re a professional . . . you decide.” It’s the kind of double-edged comment that can truly help, an encouragement on one side and a conviction on the other. Again I opted for what was right in front of me, literally, another fellow student. Sandy was fine with that, herself an art teacher (of children) and concentrating at her own easel. Originally from Germany, her braid added particular interest. First came the drawing, then later the painting, more or less from the drawing. (See both below.) 
Sandy Drawing, Charcoal on Rives BFK paper, 29×21
Sandy Drawing, Oil on canvas, 37×26
“Living the Promise”
I put that in quotes because it’s the title of one of Anne’s new prints. But it makes another statement as well, one that I like . . . something about living great lives. Not that there aren’t challenges, sometimes massive, but we enjoy contentment mostly, the exploration of beauty and the pursuit of new ways to express it.* But I don’t know if all that’s what Anne had in mind when she titled this particular piece of art. It’s one of many new pieces coming through her hands lately, and off her press. We highlight this here as it’s the one to be featured in a show at the Wells Fargo Bank in Laguna Beach. That’s actually one of a number of shows coming up for her . . . to be described more in e-galleries to come. Here’s the print. 
Living the Promise, Monotype on Rives BFK paper, 12.5×10
*Speaking of a life of peace among challenges, I spoke on the topic last Sunday. If you care to listen to it, go here.
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Current Shows
20 pieces of recent work (monotypes) by Anne Moore
Heritage Christian Fellowship
190 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente, California
39 paintings by Hyatt Moore
Calvary Chapel Capo Beach
25975 Domigo Avenue
Capistrano Beach, California
Through June, 2008
Upcoming Shows for Anne Moore
“FRESH FACES” featuring new artists juried into the Laguna Festival of Art
Wells Fargo Bank, 3rd floor
260 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, California
April 8 thru June 5
ZONTA Newport Coast, Show for women artists
245 Fischer Avenue, Suite A8C
Costa Mesa, California
Sunday, May 18, 1:00-4:00pm
3:43 pm
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4:04 pm
Hyatt and Anne – you are amazing! I love the way the color brings the picture to “life” from the black and white! You are living the promise and I’m proud to be related (even though the art skipped me . . .and maybe landed on Mary Grace (12). Can’t wait to see your art this summer, Anne! This one is fabulous! sue
4:29 pm
Beautiful work!!!
Hyatt, what was the name of the artist community you once told me about in Mexico, I think you said it was in the mountains??
Alice
4:58 pm
I liked both of these drawings–of Rachel waiting and Sandy with the braids–a lot! Something about them seems so real and seen, so intensely unintense, if that makes any sense. I like that. Often, I find I like the drawings (and watercolors, back when watercolors used to be a form of sketching) of artists’ work better than their paintings and sculptures. The work of Sargent especially. And those prehistoric cave looking drawings of Joseph Beuys. Magnificent. On Rachel Waiting, as reproduced here, I even like the tape line, which, as accident would have it, focuses the image into a kind of layering effect, as if it were in a glass case or seen underwater. Anyway, lovely.
5:42 pm
For Alice…It’s San Miguel de Allende.
7:40 pm
Anne, as usual, I love the print! Congratulations on the Festival! I hope you have time to stop by at the end of printmaking this quarter. I’m still enjoying your “Hope in the Wilderness”, BTW.
Lynn
8:36 pm
We love staying in touch with your work on-line, thanks for the updates. Beautiful! We especially enjoy reading the progression and thought behind each piece! Much love to you both! Scott and Katherine B.
9:36 pm
Good work and good displays…….your work in color is always provocative. allan
9:38 pm
Lovely. Thank you for sharing your art and your thoughts.
8:45 am
I so enjoy your art……..your words…….and everything about you both! Blessings
8:20 pm
Hyatt, so good. Anne, so good, too. Always enjoy viewing your work. Makes me want to draw, and of course, paint. Hyatt, I listened to your message, “Jesus Calms the Storm” and was so encouraged. I love Jesus even more after hearing it, and am strengthed by remembering His power. THank you!
9:52 pm
For Gail…Thanks. And yes, that was the perfect storm indeed. That you listened heartens that I included the link on the blog at all.
11:19 pm
Listened to your sermon. Amen!
11:23 am
Hyatt, I also love the painting displayed at church of the girl sitting at the beach gazing at the water.
Carmen:)
4:48 am
Dad,
Thanks for the note about your sermon. I enjoyed listening to it this morning as Kaiya was playing here in the room by my feet. It was so nice to be reminded that God has a destination in mind for us in the midst of the storms that we go through, no matter how bad. Its nice to know that we can call out to Jesus at anytime for help along the way. I appreciated your encouraging comments of Roger as well.
love,
-hyatt iv
5:25 am
There’s a commonality about your works, Anne, that I like, though I am unable to articulate just what it is. I do have to admit that as I looked at ‘Living the Promise’ I was unable to extract that title as a description of what I saw… I’m probably in need of some serious orientation to the art of looking at art. :-)
8:58 am
For Dave…Anne here, about the title of my print. Obscure it is, though naming/titling artwork has become a meaningful part of the process for me and always comes after a piece is completed. Very few people actually ask what the title means and, as you did, you get an explanation.
My title, “Living the Promise,” draws on the cross in the background, the growing plants tied together, as in the Body of Christ, the hint of words between the cross and the present (plants) giving a context of history, the bar across the bottom implying cultural expression, the words and letters implying commerce and everyday efforts, the decorative work on the left implying artistic expression. The image you see doesn’t show the torn, slightly rough edge along the bottom, but that adds an integrity to the piece as it shows the underlying substrate. All this to say that “Living the Promise” represents life in view of the cross.
8:43 am
“Rachel Waiting” and “Sandy Drawing” – beautiful work. I look forward to seeing more on this blog
10:20 am
Congratulations, Anne, on being selected to be part of the Laguna Art Festival. May the summer festival be a wonderful experience for you. Hyatt, your paintings from your drawings are an inspiration.
10:07 pm
Hi and congratulations, Anne, on jurying in to the Festival. I’d of known sooner but my computer was inop for a couple of weeks so haven’t caught up on my emails. Hyatt, I also recently working up some painting from some of my gesture figure drawings. I think it helps to simplify and be inventive. Like what your doing.