Jon deMartin solo show at John Pence

Ad Tendere Ad Astra, by Jon deMartin

Jon deMartin has a solo show opening this Friday night at the John Pence Gallery in San Francisco, CA.  The show runs from April 20-May19, 2012.  deMartin studied with Jacob Collins at the Water Street Atelier and he is teaching a workshop at the Grand Central Academy on long & short pose life drawing.  The workshop is from August 20-24, 2012.  Here are a few new paintings from deMartin that will be included in his show:

Faith in the Wilderness, by Jon deMartin

Venice, by Jon deMartin

Golden Rails, by Jon deMartin

Rail Yard at Sunset, by Jon deMartin

Tank Cars, Afterglow, by Jon deMartin

Study for Ad Tendere Ad Astra, by Jon deMartin

Beardsley Gallery Figure show

Julie With Gold Band by Jon DeMartin

"Esprit de Femme" at the Beardsley Gallery in Wilton, CT. June 1 - July 2 - The female spirit portrayed in painting and sculpture. This show includes work by Colleen Barry, Jon de Martin, Camie Davis, and Will St. John. Reception June 12, Sat. 4-6 pm

Grisaille figure study by Colleen Barry


Graphite figure study by Colleen Barry

new work by Jon DeMartin

Here is some recent work by GCA instructor Jon DeMartin. Jon teaches figure drawing on wednesday nights from 6:30-9:30. He will also teach a summer workshop (June 14-18) on head and figure drawing.


Glinda's Gestures


Glinda's Birthday


Julie Reclining

Jon deMartin Workshop

Here are some photos from Jon deMartin's workshop:

Jon deMartin article

GCA instructor Jon deMartin has an article in the current issue of American Artist Drawing Magazine called "Drawing Fundamentals: The Cylinder.". deMartin teaches short & long pose figure drawing on Wenesday nights as well as summer workshop classes.