BARBARA FUGATE Drawings And Paintings

Another Family of Faces pic--just before the reception--everything's ready!

Scott Squire (NonFiction Media), a most talented photographer, friend and neighbor took this picture of me Friday night (Dec 5th) just before opening our doors to begin the Open Studios event. 

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Family of Faces Reception Dec 5 & 6, 2008

Like light reflecting off the facets of a gemstone, Family of Faces reflects the complex spirit, energy and beauty of us all as One. 

Barbara Fugate, December 2008

What a fun unveiling for my Family of Faces exhibit!  Nearly all of my "family members" were present wearing badges I made them with details of their portraits and Member number (numbered in the order they were made).  It was great to have them meet each other, recognized either by their badge or portrait--one of my favorite parts of the project!  Here are some pictures from the weekend--and of the installation.
I'm grateful to each of my Family Members for making this project possible.  Many thanks to them and everyone else who visited the Open House. 

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FINAL FOUR of SIXTY FAMILY OF FACES Portraits

I've now completed the final four of a total of sixty portrait drawings I made from November 3 - December 1, 2008.  All sixty portraits complete my project titled FAMILY OF FACES. 

Come see this collection this Friday (Dec 5, 6-11PM) and Saturday (Dec. 6, noon-5 PM) as a part of an OPEN HOUSE event where over 30 artists' works will be on display, some open artist studios, art auction, installations and more.  All taking place in one building:  Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (ground floor) / Cooper Artist Housing (top 3 floors) at 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle WA in West Seattle.

Below are the last four portraits completing the project--these are details (the drawings are all 16x20" made with sepia chalk and watercolor washes).  Click on images for larger versions.

More Faces in my Family of Faces, with three more to go

My FAMILY OF FACES project is nearing it's completion!  Only three more to go...tomorrow.  After that I'll be rearranging my studio in preparation to exhibit my expansive family of portraits!  I'm amazed myself at the number I've made this month.  I started on November 3rd, and to date I've made fifty-six portrait drawings. 

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All 16x20" on either white or ivory colored Fabriano paper and drawn with sepia colored chalk and watercolor washes.  The actual sitting/drawing time has been approximately 30 minutes, the entire studio visit is around one hour.  For me, the whole month of November has been an exploration not just of portraits, but the act of drawing itself...from life.  It's been a wonderful, great, exciting, challenging, thrilling, and surprising journey.  Many thanks to each of my "family members"--you've made this possible.

Remember, this project will be exhibited soon on December 5 & 6 in my studio (#408).  The entire building will be full of artwork--paintings, drawings, installations, collaborations, spoken word, music, and more.  Go to Youngstown Cultural Arts Center / Cooper Artist Housing located at 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle WA.  Hours are:  DEC. 5th, 6-11 PM; DEC. 6th, Noon-5 PM.

Here's an update of portraits made to date.  Click on images for larger versions.

Up to 50 and a few more to go! FAMILY OF FACES continues...

Aspects of the Self / Portraits: Energy, Personality, Spirit, Character, Voice, Gestures, Thoughts, Laughter, Problem Solving, Memories, Explorations, Kindness, Movement, Proportion, Awareness, Non-Awareness, Resonances, Changes, Anticipation, Time, Joy, Mindfulness, Wonder.

FAMILY of FACES Project.  Here are more details for you to enjoy. 
Come see these drawings in their entirety on DEC 5th and 6th in West Seattle at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center/Cooper Artist Housing.  It's an Open House event! 
December 5th, Friday night from 6 - 11 PM
December 6th, Saturday afternoon from Noon - 5 PM
Address:  4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle WA  98106

These are details of larger drawings (16 x 20") made from life.  Click on images for larger versions.  Thanks for visiting!  I have several more to go...so please check back again.

     

UPDATE: FAMILY of FACES Project: exhibiting Dec 5 & 6

"Art is not an occupation; art incessantly occupies the artist."  Baumeister, 1943

And my Family of Faces continues to thoroughly occupy my thoughts, my time, my days (everyday!).  And I'm loving it.
I've been so busy drawing people these past several days that I've not had time to post.  So, to catch up...here's a bunch of details of the portraits made to date.  Keep checking for more!  I'm only half way through.  All portraits are 16X20" on paper with sepia chalk and watercolor washes.
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DETAILS of the larger pieces to date:

   

Family of Faces Project--Four More

The evolution of these portraits I'm making for my project, Family of Faces, is facinating.  I'm reminded of how important those spaces are in between things.  Where things are better said (drawn) by not saying them directly and leaving spaces open to breathe, move, imagine is much more true. 

Here are a few more DETAILS of Portraits from my "FAMILY OF FACES" ongoing project.  Keep checking back for more--I'm drawing them daily.  Remember, they will all be on exhibit in my studio on Dec. 5 & 6.  Please stop by then to see them in their entirety. 

Below are Portraits 3,4,5,6.  All are 16X20" made with sepia chalk and watercolor washes.  Portrait 4 also has some soft pastel.  You can click on the images for larger versions.

   

FAMILY of FACES Project: Ongoing

FAMILY of FACES is a project I am currently making to exhibit on December 5th and 6th (in a few weeks!). 

This project is a collection of 16 X 20" portrait drawings to be displayed all together--as in a grid pattern--celebrating our collective vitality, beauty and spirit.  There's so much to be learned, enjoyed and admired in each of our faces.  How exciting to see so many of them all together at once.  We'll be able to recognize our similarities and differences not just in our physical structure, but energetically too.  I'm thrilled at the response I've had so far--after putting out a call for sitters at a nominal fee to purchase their portrait, my calendar is filling up nicely each day before Thanksgiving.  I love the energy it's bringing to my studio and hearing so many of our stories too.  Thank you so very much to all my "family of faces" that have already had their portrait drawn and to all the others yet to arrive.  I can't wait to draw you!

I'll post details of many of my "family of faces" here on my blog as I make them.  Be sure to continue checking in for your "sneak peeks" before my show opening on Dec. 5 & 6.

Here's the basic information on the Open House:

Friday, December 5th, 6-11pm

Saturday, December 6th, 12-5pm

Cooper Artist Housing & Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle WA  98106

A celebration of community, performance, visual art and more…

www.youngstownarts.org

Here's Portraits 1 and 2: