The Exhibit Chronicles, Part IX

The Winsor Gallery exhibit is tonight and I think, I hope, it will include a painting of mine that has never been exhibited before. It was too controversial for another local art group that I once belonged to, because it is a nude. Gasp!

It's the most innocuous nude possible and could even be a swimsuit if you ignore the belly button. The art group wouldn't allow nudes "because children might see them." And I gather, because parents might be upset.

I remember seeing nude paintings and sculptures when I was in school and giggling about them. It's a matter of opinion, but I don't think they harmed me. And as a grown-up, painting nudes has only increased my awe of what an incredible artist and engineer our God is.

I call this one "Figure Envy" and I think you can figure out the meaning, given that I painted it green. I did this one in art class back when I took them at the Atlanta College of Art, back when the ACA existed. We had figure models on a regular basis and I think I painted this one in the last 30 minutes of class. It was the best one, of course.

If you go to the opening reception tonight and it's there, let me know. I'm curious. Click here for your invitation. Tell them I sent you.

I'd also love to hear your feedback on any of the paintings. Enjoy the show!