Thursday, September 12, 2013

Sketch demonstrations during Open Studio event - Lynne Cunningham


work in progress - the underdrawing
and first layer of paint


"At rest"
charcoal sketch from life, on newsprint

Open Studios 
this weekend, September 14 + September 15, 2013
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Part of our Open Studios coming up (this weekend!) , the "4 Artists @ the Railroad Tracks" will be demonstrating their respective art-making.  My demonstrations will be drawing in charcoal:   figurative sketches and abstract gestural drawings like the top image, before the first layer of paint.

Each day of the Open Studios, one free portrait sketch in charcoal will be given away to each visitor!

Lynne Cunningham and 3 other contemporary artists will host an Open Studio in conjunction with the Capital Artists' Studio Tours (CAST).  . .4 artists in our building; join artists Lynne Cunningham (myself), Barbetta Lockart, Todd H. Head and Dwight Head.  6 artists in our art complex are on the tour.  Our studios are located near Land Park in Sacramento, south of Sacramento City College. 

Lynne Cunningham, Artist (Upstairs)

recent abstracts, Lynne Cunningham

Recommended parking is in the link below:



.  A Tour Guide with artist listings, maps, etc.  may be downloaded here for the CAST tour:


My artwork / studio has been selected by a curator for a select tour of Artists!  See pg. 5 in the Tour Guide.  During our Open Studio, we'll  all be demonstrating our respective art.  Each day I'll be doing life drawings in charcoal, and 1 visitor each day will be chosen fora free portrait sketch in charcoal.  Refreshments, art-making demonstrations, artwork on display and for sale.

The CAST tour, a central exhibit with participating exhibit, and much more is sponsored by :



I hope to see you during the tour!