American Artist Drawing, Spring 2009 cover
Yes, that’s my portrait of Anna Marie on the cover of the Spring issue of Drawing magazine, available now at larger newsstands and bookstores and arts and crafts supply stores. Painter, teacher and writer John A. Parks interviewed me and wrote the article, which occupies ten pages in the magazine and has thirteen illustrations.
Everybody says print media is dying, but I think that’s overblown. I can tell you that my friends that have seen me in the magazine are far more impressed than they’ve ever been by seeing me or my work online!
The American Artist website put up a gallery of supplementary images that didn’t make the magazine, here.
I have to give props to the great model and blogger Claudia. She featured my work several times on her very popular blog, Museworthy, thereby bringing it to the attention of American Artist. Claudia writes about her own experiences as a professional artists’ model in New York City, and tells the story of historical artists and models. Standard art history tends to ignore the role of models, but Claudia’s account puts the relationships at the center.
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That’s how I found you and your inspiring work…well done and thanks for your art.
Thanks, Geoff, and welcome.
Yep, like Geoff, that’s how I found you..etc., as well.
..and Claudia thank you for pointing out page 71. I happened to have the magazine right beside my computer when I clicked in. Here’s lookin’ at you kid, through Fred’s eyes!
Hi, Fred. I also found you through the Museworthy site. Thanks Claudia
Congratulations Fred!
That’s fabulous, and, of course, a beautiful drawing.
Thank you, Jim, Diane, Sully. I really appreciate your appreciation!
I’m just thrilled with the “Museworthy” post announcing the “Drawing” magazine article, and its comments, so I have to post the permalink here: http://artmodel.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/profile-in-artistry/
Geoff, Jim, and Diane, I’m delighted that you guys “found” Fred through Museworthy. This is one of the beauties of blogging – discovering wonderful and exciting new things. And they’re all just a click away.
I must point out, however, that it was my posting of Fred’s amazing artwork that really helped Museworthy get off the ground in its nascent days. Fred generously and consistently supplied me with images for posts. Of course, they looked fabulous!
So I refuse to take an inordinate amount of credit for anything
Fred, your ART carries its own weight, and has a powerful impact on everyone who views it. Through your creative vision and dedication to true life drawing, you have earned this recognition.
Congratulations dearest friend.
Claudia
Thank you, Claudia. And I think I’ll stop here, lest both our blogs start to look like a mutual admiration society!
Fred! Absolutely stunning and brilliant! I’m proud of you. It’s been a long time, and I’ve thought of you often. On a sad note, unfortunately we lost Johnny on Dec. 7th following a stroke. Melody is in Enid now; her health is not good. Hugh still making his Postcard Show. Please email me! MUCH MORE SUCCESS. Love, Wendy Quarles
Thanks, Wendy. It’s great to hear from you. I heard about Johnny’s passing, and I heard from Melody a year or two ago. I usually visit Enid about once a year. Next time I’d love to see you. Of course let me know if you are coming to New York, too!
Fred
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[...] I am Fred’s model for “Orgone Field” which appears on page 71 of the magazine, and I’m thrilled that a drawing of me was chosen for the article That particular drawing appeared on Museworthy back in December 2007. You can see it here. Among the other images included, “Verso” on page 68 is not to be missed. And Fred’s striking portrait of Anne Marie appears on the cover. Yes, the COVER! [...]
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