GVAL Annual Juried Art Show and Sale

Here are my entries into the Gilbert Visual Art League Annual Juried

Show and Sale.  I happened to help organize the online entries this year

and I'm blown away by the talent of our members.  We had 107 entries this

year and the juror must have had a difficult time weaning it down to

a number that will fit comfortably in the gallery.  The letters of acceptance 

will be coming out soon, and I'm hoping some of mine were accepted.

If you're in the area and interested in coming to the opening reception,

I hope you'll check out the details on my website under Events, HERE

"Beauty" Charcoal Drawing by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Beauty" 15" x 22" Charcoal Drawing

The photo I used for reference to draw this beauty was shot by a 

photographer in the UK, Ruth Archer.  I've begun working on a few

drawings and paintings for two shows coming up that feature a western theme.

Of course, selling my art before it gets to a show is even better!  This one is

available on my website, which you can check out HERE

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"A Moment for Thanks" Figurative Charcoal Drawing by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"A Moment for Thanks" Figurative Charcoal Drawing by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

14" x 18" Charcoal on Paper

The photo used as reference in this drawing was taken by my good friend

Jean Smith.  The lighting on the subject and pose made the composition

 an easy decision.  I used charcoal on a greenish-gray blue charcoal paper.

Quite a lot of the blue tones come through in the beard and hair.  It

helps to give the look of white hair in the cool shadow areas.
For pricing or to view my paintings, follow this link to
Mary Opat Art

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"Their Legacy" Portrait in Oil by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

"Their Legacy"  Portrait in Oil by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

11" x14" Oil on Stretched Linen

 

I really like how this one turned out.  For purchase information or

to view some of my other paintings, please follow this link

to my website http://www.maryopat.com

 

Life is Art...Paint Your Dreams!