Web Updates

A portion of the revised portrait gallery page

Today after class, I worked some more on the Poker Club. It's coming along. Still a lot to do, but that's the nature of the beast for a larger painting and complex subject matter. It just takes time. Funny, though, I get more enamored with some paintings the closer they get to the finish line. In a way, I'll be sorry to be done.

I still have quite a bit to do tonight and then have a busy morning ahead ... so this post needs to be shorter than normal.

On Sunday, I worked on my web site, mainly updating the portrait gallery. Since there are so many faces in my recent past and present (lots of portraits), it seemed like a good place to put in some effort. Take a look: www.JillBanks.com, click on gallery and then portraits.

Spring classes are right around the corner ... starting April 2 (Portrait) and April 3 (Still Life). Look for more info on those in the next two days. (More web updates.)

Exhibits and Events

March 2-31, “Black and White” Exhibit in the Artists’ Atelier Gallery, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G, Great Falls, VA. Visit Saturdays, noon-4pm or by appointment or whenever an artist is in the studio. My entries: “Oscar,” “Quiet”  and “Carpeaux’s Napolitano Fisherboy” charcoal, and “Market Street Bar & Grill” ink wash/pen and ink drawings. Come visit.

March 17-30, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club’s Member Exhibit, Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, NYC. Award and opening reception, Friday, March 23, 6-8pm. “Hog Wild” and “Dining Alfresco” on exhibit.

April 14-May 4, Salon International 2012, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 14, 10am-8pm. “Contrapposto”