August 2007 Exhibit:
Portraits of M. Justin Hale
by Jesse McCormick
August 2007 Exhibit:
Portraits of M. Justin Hale
by Jesse McCormick
Carthage native Jesse McCormick spent much of his life in California working in the field of engineering. Meanwhile, he enjoyed his true passions--music, writing, and art.
Now that he is retired in Carterville, Mo., he pursues his art profession full-time. Many of his works have won awards in art competitions.
In his paintings and drawings of the human form, Jesse experiments with how to represent emotions and interactions. This exhibit features a series of portraits depicting his friend, M. Justin Hale, a local sculptor.
Both artist and model take risks when they encounter each other in the art studio. It is interesting to observe the results of that interchange in McCormick's honest depictions of his friend.
Justin the Toymaker [acrylic painting]
Justin Contemplates Old Age [pencil]
Justin Contemplates Old Age [acrylic painting]
Justin, Left Profile [acrylic painting]
A selection of Jesse’s works can also be seen on his website.