Studio Interview on "Unveiling Secrets"

I'm being interviewed about my thesis series "Unveiling Secrets." 

 

 

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From WHITE, TO BLACK, TO WHITE AGAIN...

Clarissa Horton

Red Lipstick, 2011

Charcoal, pastel, ink on paper, 18x24 in.

This is a photograph of a drawing that I did during a 30 minute figure drawing session at Studio Clout.  I really enjoyed going to this open studio because I haven't done much hard core drawing like that since I was a sophomore in college.  It feels good knowing that I still "got it" ;0).  I do draw from time to time, but not with charcoal.  Instead I have been doing small drawings with pen and pencils in my sketch book.

Its been a long time since I've seen a posing naked body, other than myself, lol.

As I was drawing I began having sense memory about how to make certain marks and use certain materials.  It was fun triggering that part of my brain again.  I always hated drawing classes in school, so me having fun drawing says a lot, lol.

I like to draw as if I'm painting.  I like the reduction process where I'm adding and taking away drawing mediums onto the surface of the paper.  When working with large sheets of paper I like my drawing process to go from white, to black, and then to white again.
I enjoy making high energy marks and to draw with my eraser, which aids in giving me beautiful energetic marks. 

I wish I had more time to work on this one particular pose a little longer.

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Clarissa Horton - Movers & Shakers Exhibit 2011- Recorded Art Lecture

Watch and enjoy as I discuss my painting Caught, which is currently exhibiting at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia's Movers & Shakers of the GA Arts Scene exhibit.


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"Movers and Shakers" showcases rising stars | accessAtlanta

"Movers and Shakers" showcases rising stars  | accessAtlanta


Art review from the "Movers & Shakers" exhibit that I'm in at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. Please click on link and read.


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Movers & Shakers: MOCA GA Salutes the Rising Stars of the GA Arts Scene

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I had such an amazing night with my family and friends at the opening reception of Movers & Shakers at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. I felt really blessed to be in the company of such great artists. Here are a few photos from opening night.

To the left artist Fahamu Pecou who is also one of the co-curators of this exhibition.

"Tar Babies" by artist Terra Coles

Exhibition Dates: January 22 - March 19, 2011

Admission: Members: Free, $5 for non-members, $1 for students

Movers & Shakers is co-curated by 10 previous Movers & Shakers artists, and premiers 32 Movers & Shakers for 2011.

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Clarissa Horton Stone Mt. Arts Incubator CBS Atlanta News Interview

This experience of being on the news is one that I never though would come so soon while I am young. I was pretty nervous, but honored to be on. I had a wonderful opportunity to speak about my art and my first studio.

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Clarissa Horton CBS Atlanta News Interview

This was my first experience with being on the news. I was totally not expecting this to happen to me on that day. Everything happens for a reason, and I was at the right place at the right time. This is why it is important to always keep a few things of makeup in your purse ladies! LOL!

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