Something more grew out of making those drawings and paintings shown in the last e-gallery . . . of the fellow classmates viewed from behind. I’d done a few before, but this seemed a new theme, something I can only call, “Women from the Back.” In a sense it’s two views . . . the person in focus, and then what that person is focusing on.
Anne and I were in England last fall, visiting daughter Allison and her husband Vernon. Of course I had my camera and took pictures of all the usual stuff, but I had my eye out for more material on this new series.
(Left) Pencil in sketchbook, 8×5. (Right) Portrait Gallery 1, oil on canvas, 40×30. Collection of Rick and Erin Johnson, San Diego, California
The National Portrait Gallery, London
One of the places for such photography was the National Portrait Gallery in London. The place was filled with great paintings, as well as, to my eye, great people to be painted. I had my pocket camera out. At one point the guard politely told me, “No photography.” I wanted to explain that I wasn’t taking pictures of the paintings (not that that would have mattered . . . I wasn’t using a flash). But I put my camera back in my pocket . . . for awhile. Mysteriously a number of images materialized, some of which have already morphed into paintings. Others will in the future.
Once again, the first started with a drawing, this time a small one in the sketchbook. From there I went on to make two paintings. The first quickly found a new owner. The other, large as life, took a whole new direction and has received quite a bit of attention, including from galleries. At the moment it’s still in my possession (presently part of the Calvary Chapel show).
Part of the intrigue is who is looking at who (whom?). And what is each one thinking? She: “I’m alive; you’re a painting.” He: “Oh? Look behind; you’re about to be a painting too.”
Portrait Gallery 2, acrylic on canvas, 68×51
Bournemouth Beach
On that same trip we went down to Bournemouth on England’s south coast, Vernon’s family home. The beach was beautiful that day and once again the camera came in handy. A number of photos have since become paintings. But we’re keeping these blogs short so I’ll only show one here. That, and its preliminary sketchbook study. 
Bournemouth Blond, pencil in sketchbook, 4×5
Bournemouth Blond, oil on canvas, 20×26. Painting available. Click on image, and again for larger view.
Keeping Score, A New Monotype Release
Yet another show is coming up to include Anne’s work. This one is for Zonta International. New to us, Zonta is “a global organization of executives and professionals working to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.” Somehow they discovered Anne and invited her to show her art . . . along with others . . . at their 60th anniversary event. See below for specifics. This new piece, Keeping Score, will be part of it. Clicking on the image will take you to Anne’s website. While there check out her many other new pieces.
Keeping Score, 7×8.5 Monotype print
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Current Shows
Recent works by Anne Moore, just a little while longer
Heritage Christian Fellowship
190 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente, California
39 paintings by Hyatt Moore, for one more month
Calvary Chapel Capo Beach
25975 Domigo Avenue
Capistrano Beach, California
Through June, 2008
ZONTA Newport Coast, Show for women artists
245 Fischer Avenue, Suite A8C
Costa Mesa, California
Sunday, May 18, 1:00-4:00pm
11:53 am
I have been hooked on your paintings since my first purchase!
12:18 pm
Hi Hyatt, I always enjoy your creativity and the way God demonstrates His beauty through your work. Keep it up. It’s always like the touch of morning dew on the flowers.
HJS
12:54 pm
You and your wife have a wonderful gift. Your work is awesome and such a blessing to see. Thank you for giving us a chance to view your work and share talent.
God Bless Vicky Buckley
1:12 pm
UNIQUE! And I especially like the last one of the gal looking at the paining. Wild use of color makes it exciting.
Keep up the good work!
Blessings,
mma
2:18 pm
British Columbia: I love the blog. We were at my daughter’s grad on the weekend at TWU and your painting of the Last Supper was in the Collegeum. There was another couple very taken by the piece and I was happy to be able to tell them what I had discovered about you and the web site (and to go to the library to see some more of your work). Hope you hear from them too!
Brenda
2:18 pm
I love “feeding my art side” and you and Anne always have unique and wonderful art to feast on. Thanks!!
5:21 pm
Lived in Laguna Niguel, now live in Murrieta.
Still work for the CUSD in San Juan, across from the Mission, often see your paintings in town and love them, love your wife’s work also. I also paint and you both inspire me.
your website is beautiful to look at. Aurora
7:05 pm
Hi Hyatt
The paintings look great. How are you? We have about six more weeks of school left. :-) Have you heard about Southern California Artists Association. They are having their 1st open house May 3rd 4-6:00 is a free drawing session with model, and then open house afterward. socalartists.org Check it out… I miss our class. We had a good group. Take care, Loree
10:02 pm
Hi cousins, Love the newest works and especially “Bournemouth Blond.” Looking forward to this summer’s Festival in Laguna.
Barb in Irvine
7:50 am
Simply brilliant.
I think the best part of your pieces is just how much you love them, and how much joy you got creating them, and having them done, and more to come.
We all know not every painter can say the same.
Donny
11:56 am
Orange, CA: interesting thought behind the woman in the museum. The multiple viewpoints reminds me of Rockwell’s “art critic” and self-portrait in a strange way. You guys unspite me to paint more, but it hurts not to have the time. Keep up the good work.
Tyson
6:36 pm
What a treat, seeing your work every couple of weeks; hearing your stories of how it all came about. Liked the gallery acrylic especially with its vibrancy, and the little narrative along with it, “Whom is speaking to whom?” Anne your piece is rich as usual with lovely subtle colors. Peaceful. Congratulations on your Zonta showing. You go girl.
Gail
in Dana Point
4:53 pm
The sketches, paintings, and monotype look great. The reds in your big painting reminded me how much better I like seeing them in person at the house.
love,
-hyatt iv
4:09 pm
This is a long way from Surfer Mag – but a testimony to what we can do when allowing Him to control it. I know your family is doing well – what a blessing – hope you still 1 – 1 with someone changing a life personally as you did mine.
God Bless U2 and all your doing.
3:44 am
I don’t know exactly why, but I like Portrait Gallery 1 the best. Perhaps it’s because it has what I’ll call a sense of presence that draws me in to it. Thanks for sharing these!
9:22 am
Hyatt and Anne,
Both of your work is great and a credit to our heavenly father, Jesus Christ. I enjoy getting more of your work and to hear from CA. But TN is so beautiful and quiet most of the time.
In Christ,
Becky Jones
9:45 am
Dear Hyatt
You are simply fabulous. I LOVE every piece you paint.
One day I will get back to lessons again.
Bless you and wonderful Anne
JoAnn Cokas