Moving Forward

I have been painting intensely on Moving Forward. I hope to finish him in a few days, going in the studio as soon as finish this update. The theme of this work is a man moving forward into the light out of gray oblivion.  I am also using that them in the technical execution. The painting was developed as a grisaille, in monochrome. The finishing touches are about adding color to the two most important features his face and outstretched hand.

Moving Forward, work in progress, oil on linen, life size.

Detail.

Landscape with a Modern Edge

I am very excited to be curating a group show of modern landscapes. Please come and join us October 17, 2009.  7-10 pm at the Newberry Gallery in Santa Monica.

Here are a couple of the works that will be presented:

Hefferlin, Fort Apache Reservation, 2009, oil on archival board

Robin Purcell, Bartholomew Park, 2009, watercolor on arches, 12 x 16 inches

William Wray, LA Green, 2009, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 inches

An Artist's Voice

I have also began a new blog this month, it is focused on bringing out my tutorials and art writings to widest possible audience. Blogging is inherently a great medium for online communication, google and other search engines love the format.

Michael Newberry
Santa Monica, September 5, 2009

MN@NewberryGallery.com