Participating Artists

2-D ARTISTS:
Joseph Abbati, Adam Caldwell, Mary Graham, Susan R. Kirshenbaum, Calvin Lai, Jeff Long, Stephen Namara, Diane Olivier,
May Shei, Julianne Wallace Sterling

SCULPTORS:
Isidoro Angeles, Konrad Dunton, Sandy Frank, Tebby George, Kim Larson, Catherine Merrill

2-D & 3-D:
Doug Andelin, Christine Cianci

Drawn From Life

Exhibition
Jan 8-Feb 8, 2026

This curated annual figurative exhibition of painting, drawing, and sculpture is drawn from a group of prominent Bay Area artists.

The work in the exhibition reflects today’s narrative, expressive phase of The Bay Area Figurative Movement, as each artist continues to draw on the living world to express our stories, reaching beyond academic achievement and accuracy.

These artists might be responding to inspiration from models or sharing their personal struggles and tensions of the universe that surround our lives. As artists, teachers, and curators, we are shedding light on our world of life drawing, painting, and sculpting, which continues to grow and maintain a large following of dedicated artists.

Drawn from Life pays tribute to all artists who are working from life. Five pieces will be shown as mini-shows by each artist.

Exhibition Dates:
Jan 8-Feb 8, 2026
Wed - Sun
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Opening Reception:
Sat, Jan 10. 2026
4:00 PM -7:00 PM
Live music by the Travis Geyer Trio, talks by curators & gallery director, and refreshments

Closing Party:
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Talk by exhibiting artist Stephen Namara, live model drawing with Peter Williams, and refreshments