Melinda Barnes

Scrapyard

This is my contribution to the PORTES exhibit which will open soon at SPACE Gallery.  I began drawing from a photo of a local scrapyard, remaining fairly faithful to the original, but added the cartoonish seagull image on the side of the building at the end. I thought it needed some fading signage from years past.

Supervan

In keeping with the camper/van theme, I thought I'd share this trailer for a 70's film classic.  Enjoy.

Recent drawings

Antenna, 2011, 3 1/2"x5", graphite on paper

Nightclub, 2011, 5"x 3 1/2", graphite on paper

 

These drawings along with the camper below were on exhibit at the Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, ME as part of the Above and Below the Line show this spring.

Camper

A recent exhibit by Bill Daniel at SPACE Gallery inspired me to draw this camper (the show was a giant collection of postcards, fliers & photos, including some of campers, plus wonderful giant pics of derelict gas stations!)  To see/read more about Bill's work visit his website.

the Incredible San Francisco Artists' Soapbox Derby, 1975

Originally uploaded by _aapc

My scanner and computer aren't communicating with each other right now so in lieu of a drawing I thought I'd post a link to this most amazing short film I found by way of my new favorite blog.

Robot

 

I recently did this illustration of a toy robot made by Randy Regier, to accompany his NuPenny installation in Waterville, ME.  For an explanation of the installation and more photos check out this flickr set.

Machine for unspecified purpose

This month's drawing.

Considerable Thinking

Woman in Bar, 2008, graphite on paper, 3 1/2"x5"

This is one of the drawings I have currently on exhibit as part of the Considerable Thinking show at Whitney Art Works, which runs through April 25th.

Studio Walls

A detail of my contribution to the Studio Walls exhibit at SPACE Gallery in Portland. Nine artists have recreated a portion of their studio spaces in the gallery, and the exhibit will be up through March 28. Here are some photos from the opening reception.

radio interview

If you want to hear me talk about my exhibit at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, click here.  I did an interview for a program called 'Voices' on the community station WERU.