It was a ‘full house’ by the time that I arrived to the Sevierville Commons Art Council Art Happening on Thursday evening. It was the largest crowd yet and quite an event. Here is what I saw at the Art Happening downtown.
David Freeman is a freelance artist and commissioned in portraiture. This talent is quite evident in the portrait of Lee Murray, pictured above. Freeman estimated that it took over 120 hours to finish this portrait. I admit that portraits are my favorite. I have spent time in the Prado Museum looking at works by Goya, Velazquez, and El Greco so I was fascinated by this local example.
I stood close it the portrait and marveled at the rings on the hand that sparkled and the skin tone looked so real. You can see the ring shining from where you are now online reading this post. Amazing!
Freeman told me that it is difficult painting hands because of the angles and softness. The skin tone in the painting was translucent, with an almost 3D effect. I held my hand against the painting and it had almost the same tones. The artist also enjoys painting nature, water, and horses in particular. Here is a link to his website. http://www.davidfreemanartist.com
This was one of Freeman’s first paintings. It was done for a little boy. This painting is on masonite with a leather background,on a wooden frame. It is exquisite.
Charlie Johnson and his daughter, Stefani Johnson, enjoying the Art Happening.
Works by Freeman displayed on the walls of Courthouse Donuts/Dyers Downtown.
Deborah Sams and Sophia Conerly supporting the Sevierville Commons Art Council event.
Marchella Yanguzazova, Daria Jamison, and Camille Spires attending the Art Happening.
Melinda Derrick and a long-time friend, artist Mary Phillips.
An interesting lesson—Freeman took his drawing of Elvis and demonstrated how to enlarge it using a grid. You can use this technique to enlarge any drawing.
Here is the process, and the final result. It was very interesting!
Freeman’s daughter, Julie Mullins, and featured artist for July, David Freeman.
Do you remember this actor? Great drawing!
Mary Ruden, and friend, talking with Sevier Commons Arts Council President and Events Chair, Laurel Kiewitt.
Featured singer for the July 2017 Art Happening was Lynn Rose.
I was able to capture a picture of five artists featured in past Art Happenings by the Sevierville Commons Arts Council (from left to right): Andrea Wilson, Crystal Lynn Sharp, David Freeman, Jill Greene, and Mary Ruden. What a wealth of talent we have in our county.
I loved the table centerpieces featuring paint brushes and flowers. So appropriate!
The refreshments were perfect for a July evening and gracefully served.
Courthouse Donuts outdid themselves for catering the event. The Caprese bites in the first picture above were most popular. The dip in the middle picture had a nice jalapeño heat—but not too much. The chicken salad on cucumber slices were wonderful. I am going to try to make these some time for my friends.
It was a busy evening downtown for the Thursday Art Happening. I took a last look through with window on my way out. Nice reflection of the courthouse through the window. Elvis, in the background, approves!
See you out and about in Sevierville…
Out and About in Sevierville 