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Artist Statement:
My art is a way of
communicating the resolving of
the conflicts that occurs in
all our lives. Whether it is a
confrontation with another,
struggle against the world, or
a clash against ourselves; the
figurative imagery represents
the conflict as it is worked
out on paper or canvas. When
my work is going well I feel a
sense of power and rhythm from
the action of drawing, of
moving through space with
minimal effort and
obstruction. No distraction
just on to the next move. Much
like mastering Tai Chi or some
other martial art.
I am constantly searching for
the right pose to convey the
right body language. I want a
certain amount of challenge to
the forms, negative space and
contour. I try to use colors
that have vibrancy. The most
important element for me is
gesture it is the movement of
the line I enjoy most.
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
http://diggingpitt.blogspot.com
/2008/09/voyeuristic-intentions
-by-sam-thorp-at.html
Works from Sam
Thorp'sVoyeuristic Intentions
series are on exhibit at
Wixard of Oddities. The
gallery does short shows, so
try to get there soon!
Several of the pieces are
framed with reclaimed windows,
playing up the ...
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Collections:
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Commissions:
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Exhibitions for Sam Thorp:
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Current shows:
One week left to see my work at the Rowe Gallery in Greensburg.
www.greensburgartclub.org
Also in Greensburg you can see 3 great pieces by me at the Harlan Gallery located in Seton Hill university. The show runs through November.
If you are attending Unblurred on Penn Ave., You can see my work at the Irma Freeman Center for the Imagination. The show, The Art of Salvation will be up till December 14th.
www.irmafreeman.com
Also check out Panza gallery in Millvale for 4 works by me.
www.panzagallery.com
Upcoming Shows:
Dec 4th. I will be part of the 12 x12 show at the new fast>>fwd gallery on Penn Ave.
www.flickr.com/photos/fastfwdgallery
Dec 5th. I will have two pieces in the Giclee Modification Show at Artform Gallery. It’s a novel idea for a show theme.
www.myspace.com/artformtattoo
Jan 16th. I’ll be sharing a space with Lauren Toohey at Artform gallery. This should be great.
www.myspace.com/artformtattoo
Gifts:
Looking for the perfect and unusual gift?
How about a custom portrait.
www.graphicanatomy.com/drawing.php
or if you prefer wearable art, here are some great designs.
www.graphicanatomy.com/store.php
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