Painting in the Hyatt Moore studio continues to be an exploration of themes and approaches. It’s in composing this monthly blog that gives the appearance of continuity. The pieces here have all been produced this year, are all available, and can be seen on the Standing Portraits page of the website.
Black Dress, 43×24,
White Skirt, 46×28,
Blue Smock, 47×28
All of the seven shown are of approximately the same size. The arrangement here is only to provide some organization of thought. Black Dress (left) started as a demo and long after finished in studio. By then I’d become used to the understated look and left it pretty much that way. White Skirt incorporated a (new for me) drawing technique with oil bar. Click on the picture(s) for a better view of detail.
Museum Girl,
47×28,
Blue Muse on Red, 47×28
The two shown here and the two to follow are all from photos on my camera. In the above instances, it’s the particular gesture that caught my attention. The paintings are a combination of imagined color and, in all four cases, lots of line work, even charcoal, introduced and left in.
Red Shawl,
47×29,
Red Handbag, 47×28
The photos are from travels, Red Shawl shot in South Africa (though she was from India) and Red Handbag photographed on the streets of Kyoto, Japan. In style, these are part drawing, part painting. But then, painting is always based on drawing, just not usually so apparent. It reveals something of the process of the art making, and gives a pleasing element, don’t you think?
Austerity Pleasures, 13×20
Austerity Pleasures is one of a number of recent pieces of Anne’s on display at Laguna’s Sandstone Gallery where she is the featured artist this month. The show opens today, during the popular First Thursday Art Walk. How she comes up with these titles is one of her many mysteries, along with the slightly comprehensible script within the piece itself. As with all of these, they should be seen in person to fully appreciate. Come if you can.
And plan to come to our open house and show, next month. Details are below. It would be great to see you, and I know you’d love it all, too.
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Ongoing and Upcoming Events
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Sandstone Gallery: Featuring Anne Moore
Opening tonight, October 4, 6:00-9:00 pm.
384-A North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California 92651
October 4–29, 12:00-5:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Studio Show and Sale
Mark your calendars for the only Moore open house and studio show this year.
33752 Big Sur, Dana Point, California 92629
Saturday, November 17, 4:00-9:00
Sunday, November 18, 1:00-5:00
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 Saturday mornings
in the Hyatt Moore Studio, Dana Point
Call 949-240-4642
Printmaking Classes
In the Anne Moore studio, Dana Point
For a look at the kind of work that can be made see: www.annesprints.com
Call 949-240-4642
10:27 am
Yes, I do think so… see the drawing is very pleasing and creative! Love it!!!
11:25 am
Loved the pictures of the ladies, you surely are progressing in your art. I love our new ideas.
11:39 am
Having been in your home studios in Dana Point, I can say without question from my own coaching from you(for those who may be considering lessons from either Anne or Hyatt) that it’s a very stimulating yet relaxed environment dedicated to fine art. With your prints, Anne, and your paintings, Hyatt, it’s a student’s dream of a place to imagine possibilities. It’s one thing seeing art in a gallery, but when patron’s see what you’ve done to create an artful living space, it’s another thing entirely. Personally speaking, my painting coaching from you, Hyatt, has generated a turning point in my life. I’m so grateful for the services both of you provide.
7:59 pm
All are beautiful!
8:08 pm
Lovely Hyatt! All of them! I especially liked the Red Shawl and the Red Handbag! I also loved Anne’s wonderful piece!! And an open house sounds perfect! To see the art in your home and with how you have decorated it, all will show beautifully!!!!!!!!!!! Will be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers on this great day of your showings!
Blessings! Lisa
6:37 am
So good to see these!
I once read a quote from someone that had his portrait painted by John Singer-Sargent, “Be careful when he does your portrait–he [sargent] will reveal more about yourself on canvas than what others normally see.”
I think the skill and spirit of these works is achieving this as well.
Pastor Adam Barton,
Akron, Ohio
7:53 am
Thanks for sharing your work with us. I love Red Shawl and Red Handbag pieces. I like how it displays as in progress, yet it’s also finished. I’ve seen them both in your studio and I know they’re even more impressive to see actual size. Realizing lately people are just too busy to remember to go see good work being done.
And I’m in complete agreement with Mary. Your studio is my oasis.
Thanks also for sharing Anne’s beautiful work. Have a great trip in Baja!