C. Gregory Price-ARTIST

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2010-12-06T10:25:00.000-08:00

RACA BENEFIT SALE

2009-11-23T12:06:00.000-08:00

As many know, our current economy has seriously impacted support for the arts. Many community Arts organizations are being eliminated from Community funding processes and have to now rely on extra-ordinary efforts of arts minded community citizens. So is the fate of our local Community Arts organization, the Rome Area Council for the Arts (RACA). To that end several local artists have donated works for a "Clothesline Art Sale" to begin November 27, 2009 at RACA on Broad Street in Rome, GA. ALL PROCEEDS will go to help defray costs at RACA. I am donating several signed lithographs of the Berry College Waterwheel (see earlier posts) and the above two works (Japanese Pagoda, San Francisco and Purple Robe). ALL WORKS WILL BE SOLD for FIFTY DOLLARS or Less. These two pieces are oil on acrylic/canvas and have 24" as the minimum measurement for each piece. (c) C. Gregory Price 2007. If you are in the Rome area, or you are interested in either work, please email Rebecca Koontz at rkoontz@romearts.org If you want the work shipped, I am sure the staff at RACA can do so at a reasonable cost and probably get it to you in time for Christmas!! THANKS for your support of the arts. GREG PRICE.

Knock-Out Roses

2009-11-19T07:57:00.000-08:00

CLASS ASSIGNMENT

2009-11-19T06:49:00.001-08:00

The Rome Art Coterie organized a lecture and critique by Professor Brian Barr of Georgia Highlands College. He lectured the group on the history, and techniques of the Impressionists and how Impressionism merged into Cubism. We were asked to prepare a piece using what we thought were impressionists techniques. This Gondolier (OIL on canvas 11x14) is my effort.
(c) 2009 C. Gregory Price.

WORKSHOP PAINTING

2009-10-23T11:01:00.000-07:00

"LYNN--NOT LEAH" (c) C. Gregory Price 2009

As many of you know from my previous posts, Leah Hopkins Henry a very well known and well respected Portrait Artist from Atlanta did a workshop for the Rome Art Coterie Members here in Rome, GA. I attended the first session on still life and looked forward to the second session in October of portrait work. We had a great crowd with many in attendance. Leah brought her TWIN sister Lynn to model for us. She did a quick sketch of Lynn in oil for about an hour and one half and lectured and answered our questions. Afterward for the last hour she let us either paint from a picture we brought or to paint from life using Lynn as the model. I chose to try from life. This is the cell phone picture I took of Lynn from my station.

Honestly, my first color sketch was a little off on proportion, specifically in the forehead and jaw line,... plus I was not very pleased with the choices of skin tones I made using my pastels. So, I took my pastel quick sketch home and set out to redo the portrait. I also decided to change over and try an oil painting of this attractive lady, probably because I had become totally fascinated with Ms. Henry's method of oil work and enjoyed her methodology of paint application. I generally don't do oils, but I wanted to try and apply some of the lessons that Leah had given us. Anyway,....this is the result.

The portrait above of LYNN is just to a point where I may or may not be finished. It is certainly not as good as Ms. Henry's portrait of her sister. Leah's awesome finished work of her sister Lynn can be see at her informative blog ...here: (leahhopkinshenry.blogspot.com).

My attempt at LYNN's portrait is still wet and I am very, very interested in getting critiques and honest criticism/suggestions. Please post or email me at gregpriceart@yahoo.com

The Japanese Bridge

2009-10-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

When my wife and I went on an Anniversary trip to San Francisco many years ago, we became enchanted by the Oriental Garden there. This is an acrylic piece I did from a photo. I really enjoyed how the light dappled the bridge and the walkway. I really like the half-moon design of this oriental fixture!!

RETURN TO STILL LIFE

2009-10-09T07:14:00.001-07:00

After Leah Hopkins Henry's still life class, I remembered that I had in fact tried some still life's earlier. Above is one of the bay window in my kitchen at my former house with several of my orchid plants. This is acrylic. I still have issues with tonal transitions and modeling form in acrylic. I just don't like the mess and clean up of oils. Maybe I'll try some water soluble oils. Anyone have any experience or suggestions as to water soluble oils?(copyright C. Gregory Price)

IMAGES FROM LEAH HOPKINS HENRY SEMINAR

2009-09-25T12:35:00.001-07:00

I took a few shots of the group participating in the Leah Hopkins Henry seminar including the still life set-up that we used for the class. Thought you might like to see them!!!!

LEAH HOPKINS HENRY SEMINAR

2009-09-09T08:15:00.000-07:00

I just attended an evening seminar with Leah Hopkins Henry a noted Atlanta and Southeastern portraitist/painter. It was a brief seminar on staging, blocking in and formating still life's. She is a very skillful and interesting artist, originally from Rome, GA who gave very specific but usable tutelage. The pastel here is my first ever attempt at a quick sketch-in still life in pastels. For a one hour effort, it is interesting for several reasons, if not for the most important one, i.e. it has shown me that there is fun to be had in setting up and sketching a still life! Not marketable, but a good way to train the eye. (image copyright 2009 C. Gregory Price)

Hand Study

2009-08-31T06:29:00.001-07:00

I needed to have something to show for the upcoming Rome Art Coterie Art Exhibit at the RACA Gallery in Rome, GA, so this weekend I finished a hand study in pastel. Didn't realize how hard it was to draw a hand, since I had been focusing recently on mug shots. Anyway, what do you think? Note: Copyright 2009 C. Gregory Price --all images this blog copyright C. Gregory Price

RECENT WORK

2009-08-07T06:59:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine, Ann has these two adorable grandkids. Here is my effort to do graphite portrait sketches of them. I did these on gessoed canvas panels. When I finish they are somewhat light in contrast, stark in sharpness and fragile, i.e. graphite smears. However, when sprayed with Prismacolor Final Fixative the sharpness develops a softer and darker more pleasing tone and the work is thus also somewhat protected from the elements.

Back in the Saddle Again

2009-05-29T10:30:00.000-07:00

Well, I hate to admit but with the complications of running my law office and expanding my duties on the Juvenile Court Bench, I have not endeavored to create any works until just recently. But, I am now back in the saddle, although with not quite acceptable results. I have discovered that working in pastels in low light is like trying to paint blind. I need a daylight(tm) lamp!!! Anyway, here is the effort. It is my brother-in-law, Gary who is the Chief Deputy Clerk for the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Pastel, copyright C.Gregory Price 2009.

Miscellaneous

2009-05-21T12:35:00.000-07:00

MISCELLANEOUS

In preparation for some new work to submit to the Rome Art Coterie Gallery Show at the Rome Area Council for the Arts (to begin in September), I was going through some archived items and found several works that might be of interest: (note--if you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please send me a post. GREG (all work copyright C. Gregory Price 2008/2009-all rights reserved).

NEWEST PASTEL PORTRAIT

2008-10-16T12:12:00.001-07:00

This is my latest portrait in pastel done on my lunch break today. The subject is Rev. Clarence High who is married to the Chief Clerk of the Juvenile Court here. size is 19.5" by 21.5" and is on Mi-Teintes paper. A mixture of pastels including Schmenke, Unison, Rembrandt, Mungyo, Gallery, Loew-Cornell, Nu-Pastel, etc.. I'm beginning to really enjoy pastels... I just wish the finished product was not so delicate.
(copyright 2008 C. Gregory Price)

OIL PAINT OVER ACRYLIC UNDERPAINTING

2008-10-09T18:52:00.000-07:00

"Reading by the window" oil over acrylic-canvas
copyright 2008 C. Gregory Price

Well, this is a first for me.... finishing a painting in oil over an acrylic underpainting. I discovered that Liquin actually does dissolve the acrylic base layer, if slo-drying medium was used with the acrylic, so you must absolutely make sure that you let the base painting dry thoroughly. I didn't and you can see a little bit of lightness added to the top of the back of the chair cushion. This is my grandson reading in front of a window. I chose to do the underpainting in acrylic thinking that it would be a faster process with drying times accelerated with the acrylic. I think I will next attempt a very thinned oil underpainting, not just with burnt umber but probably with full color and let that dry very thoroughly. I'll post my results.

PEN AND INK STUDIES

2008-09-22T07:28:00.000-07:00

I am thinking about getting back into pen and ink work. I started some of my first serious art pieces using pen and ink during law school because, I had paper and ink pens!! Anyway here are some examples of those pieces. (all images copyright C. Gregory Price 2008 or earlier)

(top -Stephanie; middle-Ford Building Entrance Berry College; Bottom-Waterwheel, Berry College)

MY EXAMPLES OF BRIDGEMAN DRAWINGS

2008-09-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

These are some examples of my study drawings from the
Bridgeman book. (See post about new Art Books for info)
(all images copyright 2008 C. Gregory Price)

SOME GREAT ART BOOKS!

2008-09-22T06:27:00.001-07:00

Every Artist of course loves to find a good book on art whether it be a collection of works by a particular artist or school of art, or whether it be instructional. I have found and purchased several great books recently that figurative artists might enjoy.

"Classical Drawing Atelier" by Juliette Aristides "Watson-Guptill, November 2006
"Classical Painting Atelier" by Juliette Aristides "Watson-Guptill, 2008
(note: Author Juliette Aristides is a contemporary realist who runs a classical atelier at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, USA.)

These two books give a great intro to the history and background, as well as illustrative samples and study assignments surrounding the attelier method of learning to draw (and paint),.. specifically the figure. The Drawing book is probably more detailed as to the specific course of study used in the traditional 19th Century method that is currently in use in the modern Atelier study programs such as that provided by Aristedes and Mims, Collins, Shanks and others.

"Bridgeman's Life Drawing" by George Bridgeman, Dover Publications (June 1, 1971)
Bridgeman taught at the Art Students League in New York.

An execellent and very detailed book covering anatomy and drawing techniques of the human body as a whole and its various parts. Extremely well illustrated with significant explanations of the mechanics of the human body. See some of my student drawings from this book in later posts!!

HOW TO COMMISSION A PORTRAIT

2008-09-17T08:26:00.000-07:00

(Please see some of my work below)
Many people have inquired as to the process of commissioning a portrait by me. I generally prefer to start from an initial live session, but have created portraits from images provided by clients. The process takes anywhere from two weeks to two months depending on the subject matter, the medium in which the work is created and nature of and size of the surface upon which the rendering will be made. Framing is the responsibility of the client as well as the costs of shipping and insurance. Upon execution of the contract and the payment of the initial non-refundable fee, initial proof sketches will be delivered to the client. As well, images of the progress on the portrait will also be provided. The balance of the fee and any shipping and insurance costs are due upon notification to the client as to the completion of the portrait. A copy of the final image will be tendered with notification of completion. Prices vary based upon size, complexity, background, medium and surface materials. If you are interest, please contact me at cgplaw@hotmail.com.

SOME RECENT PASTEL WORK

2008-09-10T09:33:00.001-07:00

These are a few of my recent works. (all images copyright C. Gregory Price, 2008).

from top left: Sami- pastel; Lori Ann- charcoal and black pastel; (from bottom left) Bubba Gene- pastel and Omar-Pastel. (Omar Bolando was the instructor from Douglasville, GA who got me interested in pastel portraiture through his workshop in Cedartown, GA.

MY FIRST INTEREST IN PORTRAITURE

2008-09-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

<--John. This was done in acrylic in an attempt to be
a little looser and more impressionistic. I started looking at the face, not as lines, but as abstract blobs. This is the result. It was done ala prima with no intent to blend halftones to highlights or back into the darks. The only problem is that it really doesn't show a modeling of form until you step way back from the painting.(image (c) 2006 C. Gregory Price)

ARTISTS IN THE FOOTHILLS

2008-09-09T10:21:00.000-07:00

Being a member of the Rome Art Coterie and on the Board of the Rome Area Council for the Arts, I thought that others might be interested in seeing some of the artists "up here in the foothills" of Northwest Georgia. Go to romeartcoterie.org

MY FIRST CONTE' DRAWING

2008-09-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

^"Christopher" This is my son who is now a professional musician touring with the Ben Deignan Group. This was done with conte' crayon and white chalk with a small amount of sepia colored pencil. (done from life and photos more for the hands-(image (c) C.Gregory Price (2006).

FIRST ACRYLIC PAINTING

2008-09-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

This was my very first acrylic painting. My father's military service impacted our family greatly, the least of which was the significant number of images he captured while serving in the far east.(image (c) 2003 C. Gregory Price).

WELCOME

2008-09-09T09:41:00.001-07:00

Hello:
Thanks for viewing this Blog. From time to time, I will make entries of events, facts, circumstances, creations etc. which I feel have an influence on my artistic perceptions and the manifestations of the same.
I have been creating artistically for most of my life, simply for the joy and pleasure of the same. I have not had much external input or critique other than occasional family members' observations. Hopefully, through this blog, I can receive constructive observations which will help my artistic skills improve. Keep checking in periodically to see what I put up. Thanks