Jimmy!

June 12th, 2010 by sawtay · No Comments · Adrian Hayles, Behind the Front

New Jimmy Hendrix canned mural in Kensignton.

This was an awesome experience and a lot was learned while producing the painting mainly, how to layer colours effectively. This stands as my fines canned mural to date.

A.

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Behind the Front and Full Circle – Drawn Together Life Drawing Sessions

May 26th, 2010 by sawtay · 1 Comment · Behind the Front

Behind the Front and Full Circle CS inc.

Presents, Drawn Together Life Drawing Sessions

Join us in our intimate and interactive creative studio as we study the human form. We work with professional male and female models with a wide range of experience.

Artists at all levels are welcome. All sessions will be instructed by working professionals.

We keep our sessions small so that we can take the time needed to strengthen our participants skills.

Please refer to our face group for our sessions calendar or contact us at info@adrianhayles.com to receive our monthly calendar.

Individual sessions will cost $15
We offer cards of 10 sessions for $100
Please call us at 647-502-2787 to book your individual session seat in advance.

All sessions are from 6:30 – 9:30. Participants are required to bring newsprint and/or a sketch book as well as conté, charcoal, or pencils.

JULY SCHEDULE:

Week 1

Monday July 5th (Still life)
- this class will be focused on blocking shapes and the study of basic values.
Thursday July 8th (On Location)
- this class will be focused on the basic values found in architectural structures.

Week 2

Monday July 12th (Female Model)
- this class will be focused on the blocks and shapes that makeup the human form
Thursday July 15th (Male Model)
- this class will be focused on the values that makeup the human form and will be instructed by a guest artist

Week 3

Monday July 19th (Guest Model)
- this session will be a portrait session. A volunteer model will come into pose in exchange for a drawing of themselves..
Thursday July 22nd (Each Other)
- this class will be focused on hands and their makeup

Week 4

Monday July 26th (Costumed Male Model)
- this class will be focused on blocking shapes and the study of basic values.
Thursday July 29th (Female Model)
- this class will be a free style session. Guest are welcome to draw as they feel.

Class by class breakdown
3-hour sessions

Each 3 hour class will consist of

first 30 minutes – warmup
second 30 minutes – instruction
third 30 minutes – application of instruction
fourth 30 minutes – drawing the subject
fifth 30 minutes – main pose(s)
last 30 minutes – main pose(s) continued

Adrian Hayles
Principal and Founder
Behind the Front Visual Arts Studio
212a Adelaide St. West. Suite 301
Toronto, On.
www.adrianhayles.com
647-502-2787

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Mo’ Cowbell Mural

April 28th, 2010 by sawtay · 1 Comment · Behind the Front

Mo' Cowbell

Bellevue Spray Mural 2010

Mo' Cowbell

Bellevue Spray Mural 2010

Mo' Cowbell

Bellevue Spray Mural 2010

This mural at the  Bellevue (61 Bellevue Ave, Kensington, Toronto) was inspired by Christopher Walked SNL character Bruce Dickenson who can’t get enough cowbell in his diet.

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The Have Nots

April 28th, 2010 by sawtay · No Comments · Behind the Front

Have Nots Mural

Spray Painted Mural

2008 commissioned mural at Lens Factory (1040 Queen Street West)

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LeVack Block Mural

April 28th, 2010 by sawtay · No Comments · Behind the Front

LeVack Block Mural

Spray paint, Wall Mural 2008

Commissioned mural painted during the 2008 Nuite Blanch festival at Levack Block (88 Ossington Avenue, Toronto).

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El Barrio Mural

April 28th, 2010 by sawtay · No Comments · Behind the Front

El Barrio

Spray Paint Mural 2010

Commissioned mural painting for Kensington pub/cafe at the corner of Nassau and Augusta.

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Nuit Blanche 2009 @ Behind the Front VAS

April 7th, 2010 by invisible · 2 Comments · Adrian Hayles, Behind the Front


As part of the Nuit Blanche night art installation, Adrain Hayles painted this piece over five days. The process was filmed and documented by Alicia Taggio who then put together this beautiful time lapse film.

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