Out of the dark and into the light (New Models & Artists)

Hello again from the other side of creation, yup that's right we have gone beyond. Many of the artist involved with The Art League of Daytona have been working hard to overcome some bad habits and grown as illustrators. Their strides toward perfection have become ever shorter. I am so proud of the class I get to mentor and these talented people are not only independent thinkers and creators, but genuinely good people; and that my friend is hard to find.

So, first things first; although I have been crazy busy and I haven't posted for awhile the figurative class stills trudges on. We have had many new models and were blessed with a couple that posed so professionally and sturdy that I can not thank them enough for the inspiration. And that my friend is the keyword "Inspiration"; it was given to many of my students and as you stroll through the images you too will be amazed.

One of our tremendously talented students was awarded the "Carl Steinsieck award for the Figurative Exhibition" this was painting that Carson Kapp created from one of our models; truly inspirational. The show is located and judged in St. Augustin Florida a tremendous artistic town. Another artist gained a complete show at the Hammock's Gallery located in Hammock Dunes, Palm coast Florida. The show was tremendous allowing for a complete view of the artist works. Both are extremely talented and offer a great work ethic, something that me so proud to be apart of their journey.

 The above image is from Carson Kapp "Carl Steinsieck award for the Figurative Exhibition"

The above image is from Masha Tidy and her wonderful show at the Hammocks Gallery

The real blessing is in the class' movement, so many of the artist were given new challenges and they met them with strong design skills and imagination. To guide such a class is truly a gift. Many of the artist started to come out of their shells as they discovered new ways and techniques to guide their creative hand. This is a beginning of a dramatic transformation from wanting to draw the human form to actually tackling the endeavor.

 Cassadie draped and planking nicely.

 Strong lines and bold shapes for the human form.

 Above Carson, Thom, and Leona are hard at work with Cassadie's form

Cassadie is subtle and strong we will definitely have her back.

Below we have a tremendous artist who just blew me away with her talent and technique "Leona from Daytona".

 Bob form UCF "if you see this I need your email the one I have is wrong"

 Pat has such a great technique and eye she really shined with the amazing Ali, this model was tremendously professional.

  Veena sat patient and precise for these artist to distinguish her profile and 3/4's portrait