Once again Anne’s work was deemed worthy to be included at the prestigious Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. This is her fourth year and, as always, she’s put a lot into it and is spending many hours on the grounds. Besides representing her booth, she’s also a docent this year, as well as one of the demonstrators in the craft of printmaking.
Beauty begets beauty.
(Sorry, couldn’t resist that caption.)
Here’s Anne on opening night, at a rare moment when the crowds had cleared. Though the Laguna Festival features art of all media, there’s a higher percentage than most shows given to printmaking. It seems this is a fertile area for it, with lots of good teaching (including Anne’s own classes). Still, every person’s work is completely unique.
Set on Pilgrimage, monotype on paper, 10×10
If there’s a message in these pieces, it’ll be of the viewer’s making. The calligraphy, when it’s included, is for the beauty of the handwriting alone. More and more a passing art, here’s one way to preserve it for it’s own sake.
Exploring Grace, monotype on paper, 17×18
The juxtaposition of block shapes with sinuous curves, strong colors and subtle, foreground dominance and background “history,” and the inclusion of printing from found objects and suggested typography, all go into the collective elegance of Anne’s work.
Agreeing to Differ, monotype on paper, 16×19
You might say art is all the stuff found in nature but arranged in a certain way by a person. At least that’s what I see when I look at all these pieces. Nature, by itself, is merely beauty. Art is something added, and very often also beautiful. (Like in all these examples here.)
Internal Dialogue, monotype on paper, 17.5×12.5
The making of art is half intention and half discovery, and knowing when to apply which. It’s an never-ending process and an ever-expanding horizon of what can be done.
Reaching for the Highest, monotype on paper, 20×10
Collection of Mercedes and John Stifter, San Clemente, California
The result of all these elements in the hands of a sensitive spirit can afford hours and years of enjoyment in the perception. That’s what the Stifters thought when they purchased this piece on opening night at the festival. Other works are still available, for viewing, for having, and for enjoying for a long time to come.
Do visit the festival if you can. Or, shop Anne’s website for the wide array of her pieces.
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Ongoing and Upcoming Events
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Laguna Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 www.foapom.com
Featuring Anne Moore and many other fine artists in various media, now through August 30.
Moore & Moore Art Gallery in Dana Point
Open by Appointment
949-240-4642
Semi-Private Coaching for Painters
Offering 2-hour sessions on Mondays and Saturdays
Now also instruction in drawing
in the Hyatt Moore Studio, Dana Point
Call 949-240-4642
Printmaking Classes
In the Anne Moore studio, Dana Point
For info: www.annesprints.com
or 949-240-4642
3:44 pm
Awesome ! Thanks for sharing, Anne and Hyatt !
5:40 pm
Amazing! I can’t wait to go to the festival and spread the word about the classes that you guys are offering, what a treat. Thank you for sharing.
5:51 pm
Dear Anne,
Your work is awesome and you must be very proud of it. Wish we were closer so we could see it and Hyatt and you more often.
TN is such a beautiful place and we enjoy living here in small town but close enough to go to cities if necessary.
Love both of your art.
Becky Jones
6:06 pm
Anne, your work is just beautiful!
8:19 pm
Beautiful!
8:11 am
Your work is so lovely and shows your wisdom and spirituality both.
12:26 pm
These are gorgeous.
I was also amazed and touched by your portraits of your grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.
5:05 pm
Anne! Lovely! Hoping to be able to come and view in person. Will be in the states the first 2 weeks of August. Hope we have time to connect. Blessings!
10:11 am
Silence speaks loudly. They are calming and but moving.
3:49 pm
OMG, your work is absolutely gorgeous, how’d you get two amazingly talented people in one couple??? :)
8:30 pm
Anne, these are all amazingly beautiful. I was thinking how fourtunate the people are who come to the festival to be in contact with you. I’d so love to see you again!