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Durham, NC
After graduating from the University of Mobile in 1985 I started a career as an artist. My life consisted of Easel painting, Murals, Trompe l'oeil and faux finishes. I did this for 18 years until reaching a point of creatively burning out. I painted nothing of substance for almost 7 years. In January of 2010 things happened to open my eyes to the beauty around me and a deep desire to paint again. This blog will be dedicated to my new work. Paintings that are for me and my pleasure and the pleasure of others and not for a pay check. My hope is that this will help to keep the work fresh and of true vision.

Friday, October 22, 2010

"Forgotten" at the fair

I decided to put this painting in the State Fair this year because I am trying to do things differently this time around. It is easy to put things up on line and show your friends but another thing altogether to put it out for public critique. I know...... I will never hear the comments,,,,BUT I know they are being made. Maybe I'm a bit warped but thats OK, in my brain it makes sense. Anyway here I am with "Forgotten"

Also...I have gotten a number of inquires on the possibility of producing a print of “Forgotten” I have decided to do one but wanted to let everyone know the particulars of the print
The size is 14 x 26 The type of print is a Giclee which, is a fine art term, associated with extremely high quality prints using fade-resistant, archival inks and substrates More info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gicl%C3%A9e  The 
The edition will only consist of 75 prints and 5 artist proofs.
The price is $150.00 and is guarantied only till April 30th.after that date prices are subject to change at anytime.
If anyone is interested in having one just email me at info@tonyaldermanarts.com

Sunday, October 3, 2010

"Liberty Warehouse"

About ten years ago I had the privilege of being asked to help out with the painting of some of the sets for the Durham Savoyard's production of "The Sorcerer"

Every year since, cold and sometimes wet, Saturday mornings in February have been the harbinger of spring and another wonderful performance of a Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta. 

These times have given me some of my best friends and comrades. They are really a stellar group of people that love music, theater and performing, on stage and behind it!!!!

2010 was the last year to build sets in the Liberty Warehouse and with all the wonderful growth going on in Durham I wasn't sure how much longer this sign would be here. Soooooo this is for remembering.....

I dedicate this painting to the Teckies and singers that spent a cold morning or a late night at the "Liberty Warehouse"

Thanks


"Liberty Warehouse"
Acrylic on Board
24 x 18