Todd M. Casey - Fine Art

This past November I participated in the Allied Artists of America's 100th Annual Exhibition that was held at the National Arts Club. This was my first time showing in NYC but the greatest part was I won the  " Aileen and Manuel de Torres Award for Still Life". A big thank you to all that came out to support me!  Rana Esculenta

I will be in the December 2013 Issue of The Artists Magazine as I placed in the 30th Annual Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition this year with an Honorable Mention in the Still Life/Floral category. There is a small article written about me.  This marks the second year I've got in to the competition so I'm honored to be a part of the Magazine. I'm also excited to have my image on the index page again! In addition, I was a finalist for the Still Life/Floral category with a second painting. Honorable Mention: "Blue Ballet" Finalist: "Rana Esculenta"

Here is a new(er) 1 day paintings. done in about 5-6 hours. Done alla prima from life.. Esteban Oil on Board 2013

Artists interested in drawing or painting portraits from the model are invited to meet to share model fees for 3 hour sessions in Yorktown on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month beginning Saturday October 19th Please RSVP if you decide to come (though you're welcome to just stop in) toddmcasey@gmail.com

Here is a new still life I recently finished. It started as a demo for a small group of students I teach up in Granite Springs Westchester. I ended up taking this back to the studio and finishing it there and also worked on this for a demo I did in Concord MA (Well traveled painting haha). "Teapot with Cherries" Oil on Linen 2013

Wanted to share some 5-6 hour portraits. These are done alla prima with no under drawing or transfer drawing. "Terry" Oil on Board 2013 "Ugochi" Oil on Board 2013

Here is a painting I did from Max Ginsburg's summer class. It was his birthday on Wednesday so I was only able to do a 2 hour painting before we took a long break to celebrate (82nd).

Here are a few quick sketches, 3-4 hours each. Best, Todd Devin  Oil on Linen 2012 Ennis Oil on Linen 2012

This upcoming weekend I'll be participating in the Concord Art Walk at the Albright Gallery located at 32 Main Street. From 12 - 4 pm I'll be working on a painting (below) and answering questions and such. If you have time, stop by and check it out, it should be fun! "Coffee Pot with Cherries (work in progress)" www.albrightartgallery.com/ Downstairs @ 32 Main St. Concord, MA 01742 978.369.7300 info@albrightartgallery.com

Just finished this one, I posted the process (3 posts previous about the Ebauche). Also, I've attached the poster study for the painting. I've always love the story of Shackleton so I figured I'd try to recreate a scene from inside the ship when it got stuck in the ice. Shackleton's Dilemma Oil on Linen 18 x 24 2013  (currently at Albright Gallery in Concord MA) http://www.albrightartgallery.com/artists_works.php?ArtistID=61 And the study...

"Rana Esculenta" 15 x 20 Oil on Linen 2013 I spent this past month creating this painting for the Frogfolio Calendar with Art Director Jim Burke. I've always wanted to do a painting for the calendar and am honored that I was chosen to be a part of it this year. If you'd like to see the piece, it is at Albright Gallery in Concord MA. Here is a link: http://www.albrightartgallery.com/artists_works.php?ArtistID=61 Best, Todd

The Modern Atelier Show is moving to Ashville NC (Black Bird Frame & Art). Opening for the traveling show is April 4th from 6:30 - 8:30. The show will run all through April, if you are in the area for  visit! The show also expanded to 7 artists: Carol Broman Todd Casey Carla Crawford Angela Cunningham Danny Grant Gregory Mortenson Travis Seymour

I wanted to share some more work in progress shots of a painting that I've nearly completed. Here are the abbreviated steps: 1: Poster Study These are essential! With form painting sometimes its hard to see the big picture. Working on a smaller 5 x 7 or 6 x 8 can help you see the bigger forms and then you can reference this poster for you final painting. 2. Setup Having a good setup is key to making a good painting. Notice how I blocked out the light and have one  light directed on my setup but a separate light on my painting. The light is also over the top of me so that the cast shadows from my arm and brush don't fall across my surface when painting. 3. Transfer Drawing: I do a Oil transfer (put paint on the back of a printout of my drawing and go over the top of my printout with a pen to transfer lines [think carbon paper]), and then use Raw Umber to build my values before going in with color. This will guide me for the next step and als...

I love to dig in and see how artists worked in the past and extract and use some of their techniques.  Master Copying has always been a part of learning as a student. Peter Paul Rubens did over 450 copies in his illustrious career. I try to do at least one every 6 months or so,  so here are a few Master Copies that I've done over the past few years. J. C. Leyendecker Albert Herter Norman Rockwell

The show "The Modern Atelier" at the Whistler House will open on January 12, 2013. I've worked on putting this show together for the last 2 years. If you can't make it, please do stop by and see the show. The Modern Atelier The Methods of Todays Training Todd Casey, Carla Crawford, Angela Cunningham, Gregory Mortenson, and Travis Seymour January 12 to February 23, 2013 Reception: January 12, 2 to 4 pm Whistler House Museum of Art/ Lowell Art Association, Inc. est. 1878 243 WORTHEN STREET, LOWELL, MA 01852-1822 978-452-7641 Atelier training is a form of training that was popular through the Middle Ages all the way up through the 18th and 19th Century. Many Americans sought fine art training in the professional studios of French painters in the 19th Century. The word translates in french to "workshop" and usually consists of a professional Painter or Sculptor and a small number of students that act as apprentices. This show encompasses ...