As an artist Anne keeps developing, exploring, her eyes ever-open, her mind the same. And her new work is testimony to it. Much of it will be highlighted this month as she will be featured once again at Sandstone Gallery in Laguna Beach. The show starts this Thursday during “Art Walk.” Come if you can, but first check these few pieces out here on your computer screen.

Traces for Tomorrow,
7.75 x 9, drypoint with collage

The fact is, however, as grateful as we are for the technology, these digital images don’t do justice to seeing the originals in person. But here we are. Do take a moment to observe the delicacy of touch, the nuance of color, the appropriate placement of found objects, the scratched in calligraphy, all assembled into a design that just “works.”

Defining Marks,
17 x 16, linocut and drypoint

Do I sound like a fan? Of course I am. But I’m also an artist, and as such know when I’m looking at something that has attained a high level. The above is a juxtaposition of a number of pursuits, the Anne-designed “alphabets” cut into linoleum block, inked and printed on luscious 100 percent rag paper, and then another combination of cat-tail reeds and geometry printed on semi-transparent tissue and bonded together. Who’d have thought?

Continuing the Search,
11 x 9, drypoint with collage

The combinations are endless. Just add together patterns and lines and circles and a generous does of imagination and there’s another. Oh, and don’t forget the original idea at the beginning and then the evaluative thought again between each pass through the press to consider what the piece still needs, or whether it is finished.

Journey Inward,
10 x 10, monotype, drypoint and collage

People often ask, “How do you know when it’s finished?” In my painting I used to answer, “When it’s completely overpainted and ruined, then I know.” Anne is more deliberate than that, taking her time to know. And even when one fails, she can cut it up and use the good parts in another piece. It’s all part of what makes every work completely unique.

Close Encounters,
12 x 16, monotype

Keep in mind that each one of these is an original work. That they are called “prints” can be confusing. They are not reproductions. They are called prints because they are made on a press, a hand-press, one at a time. They are “monotypes,” because there is only one, “mono.”

Many others besides these, sometimes “non-identical pairs,” can be viewed on the website under “New Work,” here. Or, come to the show. You’ll be glad you did and so will we; it would be good to see you.

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Current Shows and Events

Sandstone Gallery: Anne Moore

Opening this Thursday evening, June 7, 6:00-9:00 pm.
384-A North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California 92651
June 7–July 2, 12:00-5:00 (closed Tuesdays)

“Paint Like Crazy,” Plein Air Workshop and Show

with Hyatt Moore
Sponsored by Tree of Life Nursery
in the wilds of Ortega Highway outside of San Juan Capistrano, California
Friday and Saturday, August 3 & 4
Save the date. Price pending.
Artists inquire and register now with TOL Nursery, 949.728.0685

Semi-Private Coaching for Painters

in Hyatt Moore studio
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays in Dana Point
Call for information, 949-290-8643

Printmaking Classes

in Anne Moore studio
Call for info, 949-240-4642