‘Fine Lines’ celebrates the art of drawing

Three artists are displaying drawings in Springfield.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO "Looking Down and Then Up Into Mirror" by Kathy Moore.

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By Pamela Dillon, Contributing Writer 1:45 PM Saturday, February 11, 2012

The “Fine Lines” art show in Springfield brings together “graceful figures, whispered narrations, and faceted worlds” to illustrate the fact that drawing is an essential, vibrant and diverse art form. Tamie Beldue of Asheville, N.C.; Clara Crockett of Columbus and Kathy A. Moore of Casstown are showcasing their unusual drawings in various media.

These artists were brought together by the exhibit’s curator, Charlotte Gordon. Beldue presents 31 drawings using graphite and encaustic, with a little watercolor thrown in to soften the composition. Most of the drawings in the show are part of her series “Tangible Identities.”

“I compile separate moments of time and thought in layers that accumulate to become a portrait,” said Beldue, who used to live in South Vienna.

Crockett’s drawings show interactions between humans and animals, exploring character and movement. The narrative suggests her experience as a performance artist and her abiding interest in puppetry.

“I think of my drawings as secret worlds where the miniature figures enact their dramas upon a small stage,” Crockett said.

Moore’s large-scale works incorporate the use of conte crayons and gesso. Her still lifes become “multifaceted, dynamic planes, creating spaces as the lines and planes intersect.”

“I am very excited to have my large drawings selected for this exhibition. The gallery is a beautiful venue and very impressive,” Moore said.

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