Now Available
The Time Triptych is now complete and available to collectors
Each panel is an idiosyncratic expression of the three cardinal states of time. The flowers were chosen intuitively, primarily based on emotional response. As it turned out, each flower has strong symbolic content very well suited to the central idea. The flowers depicted are as follows:
- Past: Lisianthus, from the greek lysis, meaning dissolution
- Present: Corn Poppy, associated with agricultural fertility and blood
- Future: Daisy, from Anglo-Saxon, "daes eage", or "day's eye",
which refers to the way the petals open with the dawn
As an experiment, I set myself up with a few problems to solve. First, each of the panels had to have a single dominant
color, white, red, or black. Second, each had to include a circular vessel of some kind. Third, each had to include the
circular motif of a flower. Fourth, each panel had to include an element the color of the dominant in the other two panels.
Each object has a personal significance, but I will let you, dear viewer, come to your own conclusions.
Now available in limited edition prints. See more images and pricing information in the Portfolio.
Upcoming Events
Mary Williams Fine Arts
Summer "Draw-In" Demonstration
Thursday, June 16th, 1pm – 5pm
Reception to Follow, 5-7pm
Free and Open to the Public
Mary Williams Fine Arts
2116 Pearl
Boulder, CO
Myself and a number of talented colleagues will be staging a group drawing demonstration in Mary William's elegant gallery.
Stop in and watch our artwork unfold before your eyes!
Featured artists include, Scott Fraser, John Taft, Mario Echevarria, Claire Evans, Jason Emery, Gaynor Nelson and many more.
Workshops
Drawing Deeper: Fundamentals of Drawing
Clementine Art Studio
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm
April 19th - May 24th, 2011, $175
Clementine Studio
2775 Valmont Road
Boulder, CO
The Drawing Deeper workshop is foundational drawing class focused on cultivating perceptual skills. We will explore four different drawing mediums, in order to see what is
revealed and emphasized in each. Approaching drawing as a contemplative practice, we will investigate the nature of both
drawing what we see, and drawing what we know. This workshop is designed to demystify the language of drawing, and increase
your understanding of the interplay between art and visual perception. All levels of experience are welcome.
The first class will include a discussion and demonstration on the various materials and techniques we will
explore throughout. Each meeting includes a brief lecture, demonstration, ample studio practice time, and one-on-one critiques.
Topics include: Proportion and Measuring techniques, Successful Composition, Conveying Space and Volume,
Perceptual and Linear Perspective, Light and Shade, as well as Gesture and Energy.
Each meeting includes a brief lecture, demonstration, ample studio practice time, and one-on-one critiques.
To register call 303.443.2520 or email:
info@openartsboulder.org
If you have questions please send me an
e-mail with "drawing deeper" in the subject line.
Artistic Anatomy Intensives
Nelson Art Space
Sundays 10:00 am-6:00pm w/lunchbreak
First and Last Sundays, March 6th- May 22nd
$75 per day, includes Model fee, Tea and Coffee
Sign up for 4 or more sessions and receive a 10% discount!
Nelson Art Space
1100 Topaz Court
Longmont, CO
This workshop series allows for intensive focus on a singular aspect of drawing the human body. We will focus on
constructive anatomy, developing conventions based on observation and analysis of the body's forms. Through studying the
parts of the body and how they may be simplified, grouped, or constructed, we will be empowered to use anatomy creatively.
Each session will include lecture, demonstration, and ample time working from life models and the skeleton. Will be limited to 10 students,
so register soon!
March 6, Portrait Foundations I, Forms of the Head
March 27, Portrait Foundations II, Expressive Hands
April 3, Core Training: the Forms of the Trunk
May 1, The Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle
May 22, The Lower Limb and the Feet
To register call 703.946.5959 or email:
jemcphillips@studiomcphillips.com
Other News
ReSourceful Frames
My Eco-Framing skills were showcased recently in the wonderful magazine Elephant. I was honored to frame several
calligraphies by the venerable Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XX , 20th in the line of bowmakers to the Emperor of Japan. We wanted
to frame the pieces in the most responsible, inexpensive, and eco-friendly way possible, which led to my favorite local
salvage yard. Read the full article at
Elephant Journal.
photo by Timmy D'Antonio for elephant journal
Social Networking
The McPhillips Studio is now officially on Facebook. Please become a fan to stay up to date with upcoming events, workshops, and reports from the studio.
I have also joined forces with Fine Art World. I hope you can take a minute to sign my guestbook there. You can also now find me at ArtFortune.