Quick & Dirty: My Drawing Process
Drawing with charcoal satisfies me. I can work aggressively with my hands, get messy, and make progress quickly. Charcoal is a deceptively simple medium. With this simple black stick you can create almost any texture and mood, from flowing and sensual to stark and dramatic. Charcoal is great for beginners,
Do Children’s Books Need to be Cute?
Do children’s books need to be cute? Or are children able to appreciate more sophisticated art? These questions have been on my mind lately. I have recently turned my creative attention to writing and illustrating children’s books and find myself questioning my abilities to draw in a way that would
Sanctuary Exhibit
Sanctuary Tucson Jewish Community Center Tucson, AZ March 15 through April 16, 2013 Reception: Sunday, March 17th, 1-3 pm What is Sanctuary? Tucson artists were challenged to define this term, and their answers will be on display at the Tucson Jewish Community Center this Spring. This is the second component
Chalk.o.Lot Festival in Two Harbors
Well, I had a new and fun experience as a sidewalk chalk (pastel) artist recently. This was the first year that Two Harbors has done the Chalk.o.Lot Festival and plans are underway to make next year’s even better. I was asked to join next year’s planning committee so hopefully, we
Drawing Exhibited at the Duluth Art Institute
Annual Membership Exhibition 2012 Duluth Art Institute Great Hall Gallery Duluth, MN January 18th thru March 1st Artist Reception: Wednesday, January 18th, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Exhibiting in Savage Arts Council’s Juried Show
Savage Arts Council’s Juried Show Savage Art Studios & Gallery Savage, MN June 10 to July 14, 2011 Award Ceremony and Judge’s Reception, Sunday, June 12 from 11:30am to 2pm Juror: Dale Redpath
The Body Beautiful: Life Drawing at DAI
Having recently moved back to my home state of Minnesota, I had the desire to take some drawing classes to get back into the swing of things. The Duluth Art Institute offers some good classes open to the public; I chose their Life Drawing intensive, three evenings of drawing nude bodies.
Published Article in Siouxland Magazine
The Spring 2011 edition of the Siouxland Magazine has arrived! I was honored to be asked to be this season’s featured artist, showcasing three charcoal drawings from my “Relative Distance” portrait series. The article reads: Relative Distance By Terra Fine “Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the
Featured in Siouxland Magazine
I was recently contacted by Siouxland Magazine‘s editor Susan Fey to write an article about my artwork for the Spring 2011 edition. I’ve chosen to highlight three charcoal drawings from my “Relative Distance” series and discuss the ideas behind the work. As many of you know, the “Relative Distance” drawings
Commission Completed
I recently completed this commissioned charcoal drawing of a lady here in Sioux City, Iowa. It was a gift from her long-time admirer and companion, who absolutely loved it. Though he did ask if they ever split up would he get a refund! He was just joking…I think…