[drawing]
1 minute sketch
by Kelly Borsheim 1994

[sketches]
1 minute sketches
by Kelly Borsheim 1994

Austin's Sculpture Tradition Continues

Austin, Texas, displays over 100 sculptures throughout the city, as well as being home to two sculpture museums featuring the works of renowned sculptors Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) and Charles Umlauf (1911-1994). Continuing the tradition of 3-dimensional art in Austin are artists Marian Waldrip and Kelly Borsheim, two of the city's contemporary talents in figurative sculpture.

A special exhibit in July 2002 by Marian and Kelly is entitled "From Paper to Bronze: Sculptors Who Draw". While exhibiting their work, both artists have received many questions from the public about how works are sculpted and how they have been able to create such lively figures. "From Paper to Bronze" will give the public insight into how classically trained sculptors hone their craft by featuring figurative drawings, paintings, sculpture, and works-in-progress.

One evening a week after the exhibit opens, on July 9th, Marian and Kelly will do a live demonstration for the public of drawing from a (clothed) model. Also included in the show are displays on the "lost wax" bronze casting process and the steps involved in turning a sketch into a 3-dimensional work of art. All facets of this exhibit will be educational for the aspiring artist, as well as the collector of fine art.

Exhibition title: From Paper to Bronze: Sculptors Who Draw
Exhibition dates: July 2 - July 28, 2002
Artists' Reception: Tuesday, July 2, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Life Drawing Demo: Tuesday, July 9, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tips on Art -
"Exposing the Creative Process": Tuesday, July 23, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
(both artists speak about their work)
Where: Julia C. Butridge Gallery at the Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78704
Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: closed

CONTACT: Megan Weiler, Gallery Director, Dougherty Arts Center, (512) 397-1455
Kelly Borsheim, Artist, (512) 303-3929, or E-mail: sculptor@borsheimarts.com
Marian Waldrip, Artist, (512) 474-8272, or E-mail: marianwaldrip@pobox.com

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[Clay sculpture]
"Pompeii Woman" shown in stoneware
by Marian Waldrip

[ink on Nepal paper]
"Red Robe" Ink & colors on Nepal paper
by Marian Waldrip (SOLD)

[life drawing sketches] [female nude sketches]
One-minute sketches of Arnica on 26 June 2001 (framed together as "Arnica's Warmup") by Kelly Borsheim (SOLD)

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Special Thanks to:
Alff's Florist
Ginger Penaluna (of Iowa)
Pat Snider
Joel Smith
Reception Servers:
Amber Toombs
Carol Schumacher (of Bastrop, Texas)
Dani Schumacher (also of Bastrop)
Mary Griffin
(all of Austin, Texas, except where noted)

[life drawing]
Exhibit (7-1-02, prior to complete installation and lighting)
Julia C. Butridge Gallery, Austin, Texas

[art exhibits]

Artists' Reception, 2 July 2002

photos by Dani Schumacher

Unusual for Texas this time of year, rain flooded most of the hill country and central Texas on July 1-2 (following days of sporadic thunderstorms). However, the rain began to let up in early afternoon (at least at the gallery location). The Parks and Recreation folks pumped water out of the parking lot for guests. Although both Marian and Kelly received e-mails and calls from many people who could not access roads in Austin and nearby communities because of high water, there was still an amazing amount of visitors on opening night. According to the gallery director, "From Paper to Bronze" had one of the better turnout numbers than most of the other exhibits' opening receptions. Thank you, Austin!

[light on form]
Gallery Director Megan and Kelly check out the light
on the form of "Reginald" prior to official opening.

[Marian and Megan]
Marian and Megan

[man contemplating flight]
Visitors remark on Marian's bronze
"Man Contemplating Flight" . . .

[Mold Making display]
. . . while others study Kelly's mold making display.

[scapegoat in porcelain]
Even small works command attention, such as
Marian's porcelain "The Scapegoat"

[the prophetess]
Marian's study for "The Prophetess" hangs on the wall
behind the terra-cotta version (left) and the bronze sculpture.

[scapegoat in porcelain]
Bob (with the great radio voice, right) introduces the artists, Marian first (center), and later Kelly (in blue). Sponsor Kelley Toombs is left of Marian, while Diana Welsch (far left) of Apple Annie's brought an amazing amount of spectacular food served beautifully

[kelly TALKS about sculpture]
There's Kelly, talking with her hands again!

[Marian's hands talking]
But look -- Marian does it, too!

[bronze sculpture]
Sculpture is for all ages to enjoy.

[friends and art]
John & Kelly Borsheim with Carol and Roger Foreman,
best friends of John's cousin Laurie in Iowa.

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Life Drawing Demonstration, 9 July 2002

photos by John Borsheim

It poured rain tonight, too, although for a shorter period! Marian and I drew model Shane. We first did several 2-minute sketches and then moved on to a 15-minute pose, then two 30-minute poses. Marian drew in ink, while I first sketched in charcoal and then, for the last drawing, painted in oils. Some images of the evening are below.

[sketching from life]
Marian works swiftly in ink.

[life drawings]
2-minutes poses drawn in charcoal by Kelly

[sketching from life]
Kelly attempts to capture the movement.

[life drawings]
The last pose was sketched by Kelly in oil.

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