Wade Beals

This Saturday at 6 pm is the opening reception for Metro Montage XXV at The Marietta Museum of Art. My painting is just one of many artworks that will be on display from 6/28 -8/31. Getting this piece framed was a last minute effort. Articent is the best! I can’t wait to see everyone’s work!

Preparatory color sketch/ study for the next painting. Working from my value study and Sadie Valeri’s photo references. 9x12 oil on linen.

Time lapse of preparatory study for the next painting. Graphite, white charcoal, conte, and colored pencil on toned Hahnemühle Ingres Paper. For a Sadie Valeri class using her references.
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This master copy is finally complete. There were a number of “aha” moments during the process where things began to click. Thanks to Sadie Valeri for the great videos and the beautiful reference.
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#painting #oilpainting #learntopaint #stilllife #classicalrealism #classicalpainting

If you’re in Asheville this coming Friday I’d love to see you at Blue Spiral 1 for the opening of A Dialogue with Sparrows.

For those following along, this is the second in a two-part exhibition that debuted at H Gallery in Paris this past October.

Close crop of piece for upcoming show, watercolor...full reveal later :) For my final pieces you can send inquiries to The Arcadia Gallery at info@arcadiacontemporary.com
#watercolor #watercolors @arcadiagallery

Framing my first oil painting. The beautiful frame is from Articent. Painted for a class by Sadie Valeri

Thinking of Mr. David Lynch today. He was on a different level than most. RIP #davidlynch #homage #watercolor

Such a beautiful tribute! He was a huge influence on me and so many creatives!

Anna Backlit 8”x6” oil on paper.

Lost a dear friend today…had to paint…I’m sure that’s what she would’ve wanted

Old drawing of Obi-Wan.
#art #starwars

A recent watercolor #watercolor #watercolours

Portrait from earl this year.
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📷 reference from @bcliston.bsky.social graphite on 5x7 @legionpaper
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First post here… let’s see how this goes.

This is a new painting currently on view at H Gallery in Paris, France. It is part of my solo show, A Dialogue with Sparrows: Phantoms and Ruminations from the American South. This show runs through November 23rd.

Old graphite drawing of Tyrion Lannister

#art #drawing #pencil

Master copy of John Singer Sargent. 5x7 Graphite on Legion Stonehenge
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Charcoal drawing

Hello artists of BlueSky. Portrait from this summer
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📷 via @obscura_29. graphite on 5x7 @legionpaper
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