The three new monotypes we’re presenting here are just a portion of the work Anne has been producing of late. Besides ongoing presentation in her Sandstone Gallery, she’s preparing new work for her presence again this summer at the Laguna Art Festival. And then we’ll be hosting a spring Show at the House in May (see below for details).

Angle of Repose, 16.5×17.5, monotype

With all these works, they really need to be viewed in person to get a sense of their texture, layers, and nuances. It’s not for nothing that Anne was honored as being among the top 25 artists at the Laguna Festival last summer.

Poetic Possibilities, 20×10, monotype

Of course you can look as close as you want at a piece like Poetic Possibilities here and never know what the writing says. Calligraphy can also be art for its own sake. Same goes for the Chinese script up in the corner. The risk is, that likely really does say something.

Reaching for the Heights i, 20×10, monotype

Besides the shapes, the colors that this process delivers can be so arresting. Some are arrived at by the semi-transparent overlapping as one inked plate is passed through the press on top of another color already printed. As a painter, and sharing the same studio with Anne, I’m often intrigued with how she arrives at such sensitive hues.  These pieces and more can be seen, and purchased, at the various shows mentioned, or on her website: www.annesprints.com.

Cornerstone Institute, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa

Last November we reported on my live-painting experience in South Africa (see Paintings at the Lausanne Congress, linked at right). Not mentioned then was an overlapping experience with the Cornerstone Institute, a Christian university. As it happened, they had just moved into new quarters (above) and in designing their lobby, used one of my “monumental” face paintings (for that, and the others, see the “Archives,” Grand Faces at Crystal Cathedral).

The reception in October

Celebrating the move to the new location they held a grand reception inviting hundreds of people. Though there was much to feature, and the speakers inspiring, and the dinner elaborate, it was meaningful for me to have my painting so honored and commented on, centrally placed as it is in the school’s main entry.

Eyes on the Cross, Cameroon, oil on canvas, 77×95

It was internationally-awarded designer Dorothy Van’t Riet of South Africa that recognized the painting’s potential, purchased it and donated it to the school, and then designed all the furniture and colors around it. It’s pretty special, if I do say so, and they all say so, too. I’m grateful.

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Ongoing and Upcoming Events

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Printmaking Show at Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery, featuring Anne Moore and 9 others

March 3–March 24, Monday–Friday, 10 am–2 pm, Wednesday evening, 6–8 pm
15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Opening Reception, March 3 (today!), 7–9 pm

Figurative Painters Show at Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery, featuring Hyatt Moore and 3 others

same info as above
Opening Reception, April 7, 7–9 pm

Lecture/Demonstrations by Hyatt Moore

Seal Beach Art League
March 24, 2011, 7–9 pm

Tustin Art League
April 14, 2011, 7–9 pm

Huntington Beach Art League
May 4, 2011, 7–9 pm

Lecture/Demonstration by Anne Moore

Orange County Fine Arts
April 28, 7–9 pm

Oceanside/Carlsbad Art League
May 13, 2011, 1:30-3:30 pm

Dana Point Coastal Arts Concert Series

Featuring Alcantara Piano Trio and Hyatt Moore, painter
St. Edwards Church, Dana Point, March 27, 2 pm
Reception following at Moore’s home/studio/gallery

Show at the House

Semi-Annual Spring Show and Sale, featuring new works and vintage
May 7–8
Saturday, 4:00-9:00
Sunday, 1:00-5:00
33752 Big Sur, Dana Point, California (949)240-4642

Loosen Up Workshops for Painters

San Clemente, California, May 21–22
also
Glen Ere, Colorado, June 23–24

Semi-Private Coaching for Painters

Offering 2-hour sessions on Mondays, and now also on Saturdays
Call  949.240.4642

Printmaking Classes

In Anne Moore studio
Call for info: 949.240.4642