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>Sherrie’s painting entitled “Peonies” was chosen for the cover of American Art Collector Magazine as part of the Putney Painters and Friends Exhibition at Legacy Gallery in January.
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 31st, 2013
When: 7-9pm
Where: Legacy Gallery/ 7178 Main St., Scottsdale, AZ.
Contact: 480-945-1113
Click here for More Information on the Show and Events
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 31st, 2013
When: 7-9pm
Where: Legacy Gallery/ 7178 Main St., Scottsdale, AZ.
Contact: 480-945-1113
Click here for More Information on the Show and Events
“Artists Helping Artists” Radio Show
Interview with SHerrie McGraw
Recorded live on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Listen to the most recent interview on Blog Talk Radio with Sherrie and learn how she got past the need to make a “perfect” painting and what it’s like to paint side-by-side with famed artist, David A Leffel.
Click here and listen to the recording of the live interview
Click here to visit the AHA website
Interview with SHerrie McGraw
Recorded live on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Listen to the most recent interview on Blog Talk Radio with Sherrie and learn how she got past the need to make a “perfect” painting and what it’s like to paint side-by-side with famed artist, David A Leffel.
Click here and listen to the recording of the live interview
Click here to visit the AHA website
REMARKABLE WOMEN OF TAOS PROJECT
The Remarkable Women of Taos project is meant to celebrate and recognize outstanding women—past and present—in our community who are worthy of notice. Wishing to reach deep into the community, the goal of these interviews is to learn about Taos-area women whose lives are exemplary, who have risen above challenges and obstacles to create a better future for Taos, women who benefitted the Taos community, who in their own way through their accomplishments and/or involvement have contributed to the community, women who could be considered mentors and role models for the young women of Taos.
Remarkable Women of Taos was the brainchild of Elizabeth Cunningham who was commissioned by the Town of Taos to write thirty bios for the project. Sherrie’s piece was one of the original ones commissioned.
Click here to read the whole article
The Remarkable Women of Taos project is meant to celebrate and recognize outstanding women—past and present—in our community who are worthy of notice. Wishing to reach deep into the community, the goal of these interviews is to learn about Taos-area women whose lives are exemplary, who have risen above challenges and obstacles to create a better future for Taos, women who benefitted the Taos community, who in their own way through their accomplishments and/or involvement have contributed to the community, women who could be considered mentors and role models for the young women of Taos.
Remarkable Women of Taos was the brainchild of Elizabeth Cunningham who was commissioned by the Town of Taos to write thirty bios for the project. Sherrie’s piece was one of the original ones commissioned.
Click here to read the whole article
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>Listen to this September 20th interview on Drawing and Abstract Realism on AMO (Artists Mentors Online).
Sherrie was interviewed September 20th on one of the most popular talk shows on air, AMO (Artists Mentors Online). In a lively conversation about the importance of drawing to an artist’s development, Sherrie discusses her book, “The Language of Drawing: From an Artist’s Viewpoint” in depth. She also discusses an important artistic movement–Abstract Realism–that includes certain artists over a span of several centuries, with Rembrandt being considered its artistic founder. This interview reveals a more intimate view of Sherrie’s thoughts on Art.
Click here to listen to the interview
Click here to download it as a podcast
Sherrie was interviewed September 20th on one of the most popular talk shows on air, AMO (Artists Mentors Online). In a lively conversation about the importance of drawing to an artist’s development, Sherrie discusses her book, “The Language of Drawing: From an Artist’s Viewpoint” in depth. She also discusses an important artistic movement–Abstract Realism–that includes certain artists over a span of several centuries, with Rembrandt being considered its artistic founder. This interview reveals a more intimate view of Sherrie’s thoughts on Art.
Click here to listen to the interview
Click here to download it as a podcast
>SHERRIE MCGRAW PAINTS DISTINGUISHED TAOS PUEBLO ELDER, TONY REYNA
Saturday, AUGUST 4, 2012
Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos, NM
Fundraiser for the museum
Join renowned artist Sherrie McGraw as she paints a portrait of one of Taos’ most beloved figures, Taos Pueblo elder Tony Reyna. Reyna, 96, is a prominent member of the Taos community and the oldest survivor of the Bataan Death March.
The demonstration is a part of the Quick Draw event during the weekend of Arts and Culture at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM. The event is a fundraiser for the museum; tickets are $75 for the afternoon (9AM-2PM) and include sculpting and glass blowing demonstrations.
The finished demonstration will be sold to the person whose name is drawn from a pool of interested attendees.
Web page for the Weekend of Arts and Culture at Millicent Rogers Museum
Saturday, AUGUST 4, 2012
Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos, NM
Fundraiser for the museum
Join renowned artist Sherrie McGraw as she paints a portrait of one of Taos’ most beloved figures, Taos Pueblo elder Tony Reyna. Reyna, 96, is a prominent member of the Taos community and the oldest survivor of the Bataan Death March.
The demonstration is a part of the Quick Draw event during the weekend of Arts and Culture at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM. The event is a fundraiser for the museum; tickets are $75 for the afternoon (9AM-2PM) and include sculpting and glass blowing demonstrations.
The finished demonstration will be sold to the person whose name is drawn from a pool of interested attendees.
Web page for the Weekend of Arts and Culture at Millicent Rogers Museum
More about Tony Reyna:
Tony Reyna, 96, is a revered elder of Taos Pueblo and the oldest survivor of the Bataan Death March in WWII. He endured three and half years in a Japanese prison camp, then returned to his home and proceeded to live a life based around community service. Reyna has played many leadership roles throughout his life, including police commissioner for the Town of Taos, a member of the Taos School Board, a trustee of the Millicent Rogers Museum, a judge at Santa Fe Indian Market, a lifetime member of the Taos Pueblo Council, and secretary, lieutenant, and finally, the governor of Taos Pueblo. His shop, The Tony Reyna Indian Shop, has offered crafts and artwork from Taos Pueblo, as well as several New Mexican Pueblos, for 62 years.
Sherrie & David A Leffel in the America China Oil Painting Artists League (ACOPAL) Exhibition of Contemporary American & Chinese Realism
The China museum tour will open at the Beijing World Art Museum September 15, 2012, and travel to the Dalien Modern Museum, Hebei Provincial Museum, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hubei Provincial Museum, and the Shanghai Art Museum. The expected total museum attendance for this tour is over one million people, over a period of 15 months.
The China museum tour will open at the Beijing World Art Museum September 15, 2012, and travel to the Dalien Modern Museum, Hebei Provincial Museum, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hubei Provincial Museum, and the Shanghai Art Museum. The expected total museum attendance for this tour is over one million people, over a period of 15 months.
View Sherrie’s paintings featured in this show: http://sherriemcgraw.com/representation/shows-and-events
COME FIND SHERRIE AT BRIGHT LIGHT FINE ART’S WEBSITE!
You can now order Sherrie’s book The Language of Drawing, as well as DVDs, paintings, and, soon to come, instructional videos straight from her studio, at Bright Light Fine Art’s website! Bright Light Fine Art provides news, information, DVDs, books and the artwork of artists Sherrie McGraw, David A Leffel and Jacqueline Kamin.
You can now order Sherrie’s book The Language of Drawing, as well as DVDs, paintings, and, soon to come, instructional videos straight from her studio, at Bright Light Fine Art’s website! Bright Light Fine Art provides news, information, DVDs, books and the artwork of artists Sherrie McGraw, David A Leffel and Jacqueline Kamin.
Bright Light Fine Art: www.brightlightfineart.com
Store: www.brightlightfineart.com/art
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Sherrie’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/sherrie.mcgraw
Film Project Complete
California film producers recently completed a short promotional film of the life and insights of Sherrie McGraw. Following many months of planning, filming and editing, the video was released. Numerous images of her paintings and drawings are featured.
WATCH VIDEO >>
California film producers recently completed a short promotional film of the life and insights of Sherrie McGraw. Following many months of planning, filming and editing, the video was released. Numerous images of her paintings and drawings are featured.
WATCH VIDEO >>
Dual Demonstration DVD
In May, during the Fechin Art Workshops in Taos, New Mexico, David A. Leffel and Sherrie McGraw conducted simultaneous demonstrations at the Harwood Museum. Sharing the stage for the first time in their careers, they created a memorable evening, focusing on light, shadow and edges. Details of David’s still life and Sherrie’s portrait have been compiled into one DVD. It includes close up filming of brush strokes accompanied by their important instruction.
In May, during the Fechin Art Workshops in Taos, New Mexico, David A. Leffel and Sherrie McGraw conducted simultaneous demonstrations at the Harwood Museum. Sharing the stage for the first time in their careers, they created a memorable evening, focusing on light, shadow and edges. Details of David’s still life and Sherrie’s portrait have been compiled into one DVD. It includes close up filming of brush strokes accompanied by their important instruction.
Salon des Arts
On August 20th and 21st, a two day event celebrating the visual and performing arts was held in Taos, New Mexico. This exclusive weekend included the International renowned talents of artists David A Leffel, Sherrie McGraw, Ida Kavafian, Artistic Director of Music From Angel Fire. Other musicians from the MFAF Festival included Steven Tennenbaum, Anne-Marie McDermott, Peter Wiley, Tara Helen O’Connor and the Vuilliani String Quartet. A first full day of in depth demonstration, panel discussion and lecture exploring artistic challenges and ideas was held at the Harwood Museum. On the second day, studio tours were followed by an intimate salon concert in the home of David and Sherrie. A wine and cheese reception followed. Guests enjoyed getting to know all of the artists throughout the weekend in these intimate and beautiful settings.
On August 20th and 21st, a two day event celebrating the visual and performing arts was held in Taos, New Mexico. This exclusive weekend included the International renowned talents of artists David A Leffel, Sherrie McGraw, Ida Kavafian, Artistic Director of Music From Angel Fire. Other musicians from the MFAF Festival included Steven Tennenbaum, Anne-Marie McDermott, Peter Wiley, Tara Helen O’Connor and the Vuilliani String Quartet. A first full day of in depth demonstration, panel discussion and lecture exploring artistic challenges and ideas was held at the Harwood Museum. On the second day, studio tours were followed by an intimate salon concert in the home of David and Sherrie. A wine and cheese reception followed. Guests enjoyed getting to know all of the artists throughout the weekend in these intimate and beautiful settings.
Putney Painters and Salmagundi Club
Here I am with (from left to right) Stephanie Birdsall, Kathy Anderson, and Richard Schmid in May 2012. We had just come from the Putney painting session in Putney, VT.
This photo was taken after tours of Richard Schmid’s and Nancy Guzik’s studios. We had a delicious dinner and enjoyed a stimulating discussion about Art and the current Realist movements today. Very stimulating and exciting to see their work and spend time with them all! Shortly after visiting, I was asked to be a Friend of the Putney Painters!
Here I am with (from left to right) Stephanie Birdsall, Kathy Anderson, and Richard Schmid in May 2012. We had just come from the Putney painting session in Putney, VT.
This photo was taken after tours of Richard Schmid’s and Nancy Guzik’s studios. We had a delicious dinner and enjoyed a stimulating discussion about Art and the current Realist movements today. Very stimulating and exciting to see their work and spend time with them all! Shortly after visiting, I was asked to be a Friend of the Putney Painters!
Tim Newton (the Chairman of the Board of the Salmagundi Club of New York) and I, standing in front of the demonstration that I did for the Club in May 2012. All the proceeds of the sale of the demo will go toward the complete renovation of the building. The renovation is scheduled for 2017 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the purchase of the brownstone that the Salmagundi Club resides in today.
Awards
“Benjamin” – Award of Honor at the Inspiring Figures show at the Butler Institute of American Art (sponsored by the Portrait Society of America) Sept. 12, 2010.
“The Art Critic” – Silver Medal Award at the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition, June 10, 2011.
“Tuesday” – Mary Fitch Memorial Award, Salmagundi Club of NY.