Ann E. Hale
Draw, sketch, design During the month of April, 2010 I will install in the window next to the Wall Street entrance an exhibit of 25 drawing implements, a variety of drawings, and a still life set up for persons who want to drop in the gallery and draw. On April 8 I will spend the day at the gallery offering free drawing instruction. All are welcome.
My strong interest in drawing and painting accompanied my career as a human relations trainer for psychodramatists and director of improvised enactments. Since the early 1980’s I have given more time to the study of art history, developing studio arts, exhibiting and teaching. My artwork is mostly representational with breaks to explore abstract images. I like to choose the medium to fit my chosen treatment of the subject. I work mostly in oil and graphite with occasional ventures into mixed watermedia, collage and soft pastel.
I am most appreciative to the guidance I have received from professional artists, Ernest Johnson, Vera Dickerson, Peyton Klein, Frank Hobbs, Mary Echols, Ann Glover and Alex Powers.
I am a charter member and officer of The Market Gallery.
I have taught drawing at the Studio School in Roanoke, The Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton, VA and the Academy of Arts in Lynchburg, as well as working with private students at the Hodges Studio in Salem, VA. While I greatly enjoy long visits to art museums and galleries, the first works of eager art students is a deep, personal pleasure. I teach Fall and Spring courses of 8-10 weeks. Call 540-763-3061 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 540-763-3061 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 540-763-3061 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for details.
I have exhibited regionally as well as internationally, with paintings in private and corporate collections. I live in Floyd County, Virginia. Many of the landscapes I paint reflect the scenic views, pasture, creeks and country roads near where I live.
Painting on display this website: “Coddled egg breakfast with pokeberries, ragweed, and swiss chocolates” 20” x 26”, framed, oil on canvas, has been sold.
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