Bluegrass Drawing Society

BDS Exhibit at Woodford County Library

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The Bluegrass Drawing Society will have works on exhibit at the Woodford County Public Library in Versailles, KY from November 6- December 28th. Exhibiting members in this show include: Bill Berryman, Rebecca Chamberlain, Judith Berkshire-Jones, Denise Knoebel, and Cindy Williams.

Bluegrass Drawing Society Book

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To commemorate the Feb-March 2011 exhibit of works from 5 members of The Bluegrass Drawing Society, The Clark County Public Library has graciously put together a wonderful book of the works on display.

The BDS wishes to thank John Maruskin and Rachel Lwin for their support and contributions in supporting and promoting BDS. You can preview the book at Blurb where you can also order your own copy of this compilation.

BDS Artists featured in this compilation book are: Bill Berryman, Rebecca Chamberlain, Karen Steed, Denise Knoebel, and Cindy Williams.

BDS Exhibit at Clark County Public Library

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The Clark County Public Library will feature a collection of drawings from members of the Bluegrass Drawing Society from February 7- March 4, 2011.

Come to the library at 370 South Burns Avenue for a free artist's reception on Friday, February 11, from 5:30-7:30PM.

Exhibiting BDS Artists: Bill Berryman, Rebecca Jusitce-Chamberlain, Denise Knoebel, Karen Steed, and Cindy Williams

Pioneer Festival

2010-09-01T18:55:00.001-07:00

BDS artist's Bill Berryman and Christopher Newman will be exhibiting and selling their work at Winchester's Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival. The arts and craft fair will take place on the grounds of College Park and begins Saturday, September 4th-5th 2010.

Come out and support these wonderfully talented BDS artists!

BDS at Paris Artwalk

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Friday evening, July 23, 2010 from 5:00PM-9PM, members of the Bluegrass Drawing Society will be exhibiting at Kentucky Bank at 401 Main Street. Exhibiting members will be Bill Berryman, Chris Newman, and Karen Steed.

"Artists participating in the ARTWALK include Frosty Rankin, Kay and Mick Seither, Nancy Kleck, Anderson Sunda, and Dreama Tolle Perry. Some of our talented photographers include Bobby Shiflet, Madonna and Jamie Courtney, Holli Gibson, Bill Bench and Susan Black. Sculptures of Steve Johnson can be seen at Loch Lea Antiques and the Bluegrass Drawing Society will be housed at Kentucky Bank. Additionally, the stained glass work of Zig Zeigler will be on display in the 700 block and Barrel Mane-ia will be showcased in front of Horne’s."

Please visit the Artwalk website for more information.

Rebecca Chamberlain at The Winchester Opera House

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BDS Artists Exhibiting at Lexington Gallery Hop

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Friday evening( April 16, 2010), from 5:00- 8:00PM during the April Gallery Hop in downtown Lexington, KY, the Bluegrass Drawing Society will be the featured artists on exhibit at Historic Bodley-Bullock House.

The Bodley-Bullock House is a Decorative Arts Museum located in the heart of Gratz Park. The Kentucky Federal style house features a fine collection of Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian period architecture, furnishings, and garden. The Bodley-Bullock House participates with LexArts featuring the work of local and regional visual artists.

Make sure to stop by and see the wonderful works on exhibit by the BDS!

BDS at the Winchester Opera House

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Press Release:

The Gallery at the Winchester Opera House is honored to host the diverse members of the Bluegrass Drawing Society starting January 9th, 2010. The group features the talents of local and regional artists: Bill Berryman, Rebecca Chamberlain, Denise Knoebel, Chris Newman, and Cindy Williams.

Works on display showcase all avenues of of drawing and illustration: Pencil, charcoal, prints, pen and ink renderings, papercutting, colored pencil, watercolor pencil, mixed drawing media, and collage.

Established on September 26, 2005, the Bluegrass Drawing Society is the first arts organization in the state of Kentucky to be dedicated exclusively to the fine art of drawing. The purpose of the BDS is to create a greater awareness of the beauty of drawing by promoting drawing media in galleries, arts organizations and to the general public.

Gallery Information

The Gallery at the Winchester Opera House

Gallery Curator: Miss Brett Martin

Contact Phone: 859-745-0045

Address: 101 South Main Street , Winchester KY

Admission is Always Free

Gallery Hours of Operation Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

Artists Reception Friday January 22nd, 6-9pm - Admission is Free

For exhibit and membership information concerning the BDS, please contact Rebecca Chamberlain at 859-595-6146.

Drawn to Words Exhibit

2009-11-29T09:16:00.000-08:00

(Text from Buzzword Newsletter)

Drawn to Words: Drawings & Illustrations from the Bluegrass Drawing Society Goes on Display November 23rd

Monday, November 23, 2009-Saturday, December 26, 2009 the Bluegrass Drawing Society (formerly known as the Winchester Drawing Society) will exhibit drawings and illustrations that have been inspired by works of literature, poetry, song lyrics, and philosophy. The artwork in Drawn to Words represents a variety of styles and techniques ranging from abstraction and realism to art nouveau- inspired illustration, and the sequential art found in graphic novels and comics. Some of the artwork was created in response to the various subjects and genres found in written sources while other pieces were created from the artist’s own ‘words to inspire’. Featured in this exhibit are works from BDS members Rebecca Chamberlain, Denise Knoebel, Christopher Newman, and Cindy Williams.

The Bluegrass Drawing Society Exhibit will be on display in the Library Community Room during normal Library hours, except times when the room is being used for a meeting. There will be a reception for the artists, Friday, December 11, from 5:30-7 pm. Please plan to attend and meet some of the most talented artists in the Bluegrass.

We have a New Name

2009-09-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

In an attempt to embrace artists from the entire Bluegrass region, the Drawing Society has voted to change the name of our group from The Winchester Drawing Society to The Bluegrass Drawing Society. Please check this blog and look for our Face Book page coming this fall as well as announcements for new BDS exhibits in the area.

June Drawing Classes

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Monday Evenings at the Clark County Public Library: June 1, 8, 15, 22 at 6:30 pm Taught by Rebecca Chamberlain

Drawing for beginners is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing. The four week summer class will begin with exercises designed to train your eye and hand as well as inspire your imagination. Students will learn about shapes, shading, contour drawing, and negative space. This class will be a step-by-step introduction to drawing and is well suited for people with little or no drawing background as well as for artists who might like a refresher course in what Michelangelo called, “the foundation of all art.” When you sign up, please ask for the list of supplies you will need. The instructor will provide all drawing handouts and additional tools.

Local artist Rebecca Chamberlain has taught private drawing classes in Winchester for fourteen years. Her drawings and paintings can be found in private collections in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, and Arkansas. Rebecca is co-founder and President of the Winchester Drawing Society.

This class is free and open to the public, but participation is limited to 12, so you must register to attend. Register at 859-744-5661.

Member's Exhibits

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WDS members Chris Newman and Denise Knoebel currently have works on exhibit in Winchester, KY. Chris's work can be found at The Guild House Gallery on Main Street in Winchester, KY. Denise Knoebel's solo exhibit Drawn In is at the Opera House Gallery,located at 101 Main Street in Winchester. The show will run from May 1-May 26 with an opening reception on May 15, from 6-9PM. Please come out and support WDS artists.

Thank You!

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The WDS would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to John Maruskin and the rest of the staff at the Clark County Public Library for welcoming the group with open arms.

Our first official group exhibit was a great success and very well received by the public. We would also like to thank everyone who made a special trip to see the show and left such encouraging comments in the guest book. As artists, we put our souls out for the world to see and critique so to be embraced by the community is humbling and truly an honor. We look forward to future exhibits at the Clark County library and other venues in the surrounding areas. Please check the blog as we will post all up and coming shows on this site.

Again, Thank YOU!

2008-11-16T20:23:00.000-08:00

DRAWN ON COMMON GROUND: DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE WINCHESTER DRAWING SOCIETY

Georgia On My Mind
Graphite drawing by Christopher Newman

The Drawn on Common Ground exhibit will feature the works of Winchester Drawing Society members: Bill Berryman, Rebecca Chamberlain, Denise Knoebel, Christopher Newman, and Cindy Williams. The traveling exhibit will showcase a varying degree of works in drawing media. Pieces will vary from examples of drawing studies to finished fine art drawings.

The WDS exhibit will be on display in the Clark County Public Library Community Room November 17-December 31, 2008. A reception for the artists will be held Saturday, November 22, from 3-5PM. The exhibit is open to the public.

Artist Bios

Bill Berryman studied fine art at Morehead State University. Bill works in a variety of media including pen and ink, graphite pencil, and water color. His subjects range from portraiture to architectural. Bill presently teaches art at Sayre School in Lexington Kentucky and is a Master level member of the Winchester Drawing Society. He also holds memberships in; the Lexington Art League, the Kentucky Water Color Society, and Winchester Art Guild.

Rebecca Chamberlain studied fashion Illustration at the Art Institute of Atlanta, Art History /Studio at the University of Kentucky, and Art History at Mansfield University. Rebecca works in a variety of media including graphite pencil, conte` pencil and watercolor pencil. Her subjects range from classical studies to animals and figurative works. Rebecca is a Master level member of the Winchester Drawing Society and holds membership in Historians of British Art.

Denise Knoebel studied fine art at Edinboro University, PA. Denise works in a variety of media including pen and ink, water color and charcoal. Her subjects range from architectural and nature scenes to figurative studies. Denise is a Master level member of the Winchester Drawing Society and holds memberships in; the Lexington Art League, Murray Art Guild, and Winchester Art Guild.

Christopher Newman studied art at Eastern Kentucky University. Chris works in a variety of media including graphite pencil, pen and ink, and computer animation. His subjects range from portraiture to sequential art of graphic novels and abstract studies. Chris is a Master level member of the Winchester Drawing Society and holds membership in the Winchester Art Guild.

Cindy Williams studied art at Eastern Kentucky University. Cindy works primarily in graphite pencil. Her subjects range from wildlife, portraiture, pictorial collage and photo imaging. Cindy is a Master level member of the Winchester Drawing Society and holds membership in the Mount Sterling Art Guild.

For contact and purchase information on particular works in the exhibit, please contact the artists directly or through the WDS.

New Web Home

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Coming soon...Images, bios, and information from the Winchester Drawing Society.