Some New Images

Here's a few new things. The Nestor drawing isn't new, but I just had it mounted and got a little better photo of it. The portrait of Brody was Courtney's Christmas present. And the drawing of Olivia was a demonstration I did for students in January.

Drawing of Olivia



Drawing of Nestor



Portrait of Brody

A few New Figures

Cassandra 11 x 17 oil
Reclining Nude 12 x 22 oil

New Portrait in Progress

Here's a portrait I've been working on. It's obviously not finished, but I thought a photo that showed the progress might be interesting.

Exhibition at the Covey Center for the Arts

Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6-9 p.m at the Covey Center for the Arts. This exhibition will run from November 6-30, 2009. My new large work "Kaaterskill Clove, New York" will be on display. This painting is 54 x 112 inches and was just on display as part of the 'Hudson River Revival' Exhibition at the Springville Museum of Art. I'd love to see everyone there!
Observations From Life
Work by Ryan S. Brown
November 6-30, 2009
Gallery hours: Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opening reception: Friday,
November 6, 6 - 9 p.m.
Free
Covey Center for the Arts
425 West Center Street
Provo, Utah 84601

New Drawing

This is a portrait I'm working on. This is the transfer drawing for the final painting which will be 42x48 inches. This drawing is about 19x21 inches.

New books and a New Painting

After spending 6 months on a large painting, I just wanted to feel productive again. I did this little invented landscape in about an hour and it felt so good to do something quick and pretty. Simple, pretty, quick and fulfilling. Every once in a while it's fun to just make stuff up and see if I can make it work.




I just bought 6 of these books: "Great Works of Art and What Makes Them Great" by Fredrick Ruckstull. It's awesome. They republished it in 2003, but the first edition copies are actually a lot cheaper. I bought six and didn't spend more than $6 on any one of them. The reprinted copies are like $20. Everyone should get this book. I also am loving the book "Pictorial Composition" by Henry Poore.

Hudson River Revival Show at the Springville Museum

Here's a bunch of pictures of the Exhibition. I have more detailed photos I'll post soon.