Hallway Painting In Progress

This is an in progress shot of a Hallway painting I am currently working on.  We have a series of doorways that connects the west side of our house.  This view point is looking out of the guest room down the hall to our bedroom.  I am really fond of how the chromium green and red oxide are interacting.

Studio Focus: Cast Ironwork

I've been exploring with cast ironwork patterns in my studio for almost a whole year now.  I am still unsure about it, but I'm interested, so I keep going.  I started these explorations with relief prints which were sourced from photos I had taken.

I've realized I need to work these patterns by hand and then make prints from those patterns.  I have more control over the composition this way and I can also format the relief prints to make repeat patterns.

 

Until recently I hadn't explored these patterns with paint.  I've been experimenting with color, layering, and creating these patterns freehand in oil on chalk gesso.

 

I've also been looking at the shadows of these ironwork patterns.  I recently started to cut out the negative spaces in my prints, then I take these prints, project a light through them onto a dollhouse I have in my studio.

 

Happenings in 2010

My work will be on-view at a handful of shows this year.  Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.  Events begin in February this year.

Endless Love
Kobo Gallery
33 Barnard St. Savannah GA
Reception: February, 4th 2010

School of Foundations Studies Faculty Drawing Exhibition
Savannah campus, Anderson Hall
412 E. Anderson St., Savannah, GA
Exhibition dates: February 12 - 26, 2010
Reception: February 12, Friday 6-9 PM

Art for Everyday of the Week (Working Title)
S.P.A.C.E. Gallery
9 W. Henry St. Savannah, GA
Exhbition Dates: March 5 – 26
Reception: Friday, March 5th 6pm

I will also be conducting a workshop on linoleum-cut relief printmaking to accompany this exhibition.  Stay tuned for details.

School of Foundations Studies Faculty Drawing Exhibition
Studioplex
635 Auburn Avenue #151, Atlanta, GA 30312
Exhibition dates: March 14 – 27, 2010
Reception: Friday, March 26, 6-8 p.m., as part of the Art Walk

and forthcoming in November 2010:

Hospice Savannah
1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA

Kobo Gallery Grand Re-Opening - December 3rd, 2009

900 Square Feet

The Co-Op gallery that I am a member of is having a grand re-opening.  We recently renovated the gallery space and expanded our members to 14 artists.  Please join us in our celebration this Thursday.



Thursday, December 3, 2009
5:30 - 8:00pm
33 Barnard St.
912.201.0304

Artists:
Steve Cook
Anna Fox Ryan
Doris Greider
Scott Griffin
Amanda Hanlon
Sonya Ho
Kristi Jilson
Liza Crowley Judson
Tobia Makover
Christi Reiterman
Heather Lindsay Stewart
Dicky Stone
Meredith Anne Sutton
Caroll Williams

Ft. Pulaski

A couple weeks ago I went to Ft. Pulaski with my drawing students. The sun was perfect, strong, bold shadows cast on the architecture. The weather was beautiful 75 degrees and a light breeze. The students had a great time and made some really beautiful drawings. It is amazing what can happen to your drawings when you have a good subject. Below are my greatest hits from the weekend.

Whitfield Square

I just finished this print, entitled "Whitfield Square" a couple weeks ago. It is Collagraph Print on Rives BFK with Kitakata paper chine colle. This print inspired me to break down and finally purchase a mat cutter. A long overdue purchase.

Reynolds Court (In Progress)

Reynolds Court (In Progress), originally uploaded by amandahanlon.

A commission in progress. My friends Greg and Christine own a beautiful mid-century modern home in Ardsley Park, their home is the inspiration for this painting. 18" x 24" done in oil on chalk gessoed panel. I'm pleased with how it is coming along.