SMALL MACHINE No. 7

December 3, 2011

On sale today (12/3/11) at the Columbus College of Art & Design Art Sale …

Small Machine No.7

"Small Machine No.7," oil on linen on panel, 10 in. by 8 in., 2011.

… along with many other Small Machines. The sale opens to first-choice visitors at 9 AM, then to the general public at 10:30 AM; it runs until 2 PM.

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EVENT: CCAD ART SALE

November 22, 2011

I’m very pleased to be selling new paintings at the Columbus College of Art & Design Art Sale on Saturday, December 3. The sale opens to first-choice visitors at 9 AM, then to the general public at 10:30 AM; it runs until 2 PM.

These works are all Small Machines, a series of modestly-sized (and modestly-priced) oil paintings inspired by Modernist painters. Small Machines available at the Sale are each oil on linen on hardwood panel, ready-to-hang, and priced under $100.

"Small Machine No.5," oil on linen on panel, 10 in. by 8 in., 2011.

If you’re not familiar with the CCAD Art Sale, it’s a truly wonderful seasonal event, and an excellent alternative for those who prefer to give quality for the Holidays. All work is made by CCAD students, alumni, and staff, and you buy directly from those artists– they receive 100% of the sale.  CCAD charges an admission fee, and all proceeds from that fee contribute to student scholarships. It’s one of those rare, completely win-win events for artists, patrons, and collectors.

Additionally, 100% of profits from sales of my work will go towards feeding this puppy:

Dignan shills for Art

(Instead of the hard sell or the soft sell, that’s the fuzzy sell. Unfortunately, D. won’t actually be at the Sale– puppies and displays of fine, handcrafted ceramics don’t mix well.)

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I’ll be teaching a Community Class at CCAD during Spring Semester 2012. It’s a Figure Drawing class, and meets Thursday nights from 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM; the semester runs from February 2 until April 26.  We’ll draw directly from nude models during every class.

I earned my MFA at the New York Academy of Art Graduate School for Figurative Art, so I know a thing or three about drawing people.  Artists of all (and I do mean all) skill levels are welcome– I advise students individually, so you’ll start from wherever you are.  Models and supplies are included in the cost of the class, so it’s a solid deal.

For more information, and to register online, follow this link to CCAD’s web site.  You can also get answers to your questions by contacting me directly.

Here’s an oldie but goodie:

"H.", charcoal on two sheets of watercolor paper, 30 in. by 44 in., 2004.

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