Arthur's Angels and One Devil

From left to right
Amy, Arthur, Ann and Charmaine

Arthur and I met at the Art Students League, he is a royal pain in the neck and such wonderfully great company. Recently he had surgery and was confined to the couch. On one of my visits I noticed he had lots of time and was not making any art. That was quickly rectified and little did his nurse Charmaine know she was soon to be our model. Which then led to my friend Ann stopping by Arthur's with me and now we meet twice a week. We begin with a mad tea party and cupcakes, talk about our lives and then get to work. Usually Arthur draws Ann and I draw Charmaine.

We have a wonderful time together and thanks to Arthur's wife Jane for letting us have mad tea parties in the afternoon.

Charmaine Superstar

These are all the drawings together on the floor. We viewed all of them then took turns choosing drawings. I think we ended up with 2-3 per person.  The project is not complete, we are still in the process of working.

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

I think this is my favorite portrait of Charmaine it also the one that I own for my collection.

charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18" x 24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x 24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Arthur Superstar

Arthur Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Arthur Superstar

Arthur Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Arthur SuperStar

Arthur, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

This is my friend Arthur :)

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium, Charcoal on Paper, 16"x18"

This is the second drawing I made of the stadium. I prefer this drawing compared to the other one because to me I felt more familiar drawing the subject. At this point in time I probably have about 6 paintings and only two drawings. Indeed knowledge carries over from painting to drawing, but in the beginning something gets lost in translation until I spend more time drawing.

Isn't that the case with just about everything - it always comes down to time. It probably doesn't help that when I am on the platform I spend equal time talking and making work, especially if there are children. I have a history of being a NYC Public School teacher and Portland, OR Public School teacher and taught in the Peace Corps Philippines so if there are kids around there is something that can be taught and learned by both of us.

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Drew on a day when I didn't have much time to return my paint box home after painting. I have rolled my paint box around the city after a days work and it is not too much fun lugging it everywhere. So I try to return home with the box and to wash my brushes. Thus, where there is a lack of time I draw. Actually I have a longer history in drawing than painting. I began drawing classes when I was 14 years old and did not really paint until 30. So drawing is my first instinct.