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Background and Lifestyle
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Interests and Personality
| Biography | homepage: http://champlinart.net
Champlin showed an interest in drawing very early in life and began by drawing his youthful passion of horses at the tender age of 11. Champlin has been painting professionally since 1992. Early works were predominately done in pastels. After about 1997, he now works predominately in oils, yet the youthful spirit of his work remains the same.
Now, he prefers portraiture and emotional scenes of the human bond and of the human condition. It is this energy and emotion that binds the subject with the canvas and forms the symphonic nature of his work. It is the merging of the moment onto the canvas. A symphysis of subject and form. Champlin boldly uses colour and line to express his artistic vision. The colour is weaved together to form a tapestry. Bold lines give a feeling of motion and energy. His works are the passion and energy of life and the fluidity of which life entails. |
| Interests | horses, art, outdoor stuff, paranormal, medicine, whatever my son happens to be doing I find interesting usually |
| Music | geez, pretty much anything. . . very eclectic tastes. Music influences art so much so have to be careful what I listen to when I paint. I really like some of the contemporary music lately, very fun although I have a bad memory for names so really can't remember any of the artist names off the bat. . . |
| Films | the Illusionist I thought was outstanding and oo I loved Bridget Jones's Diaries. I love a good romance and tend to stay away from action pictures. I like happy endings and think it is a cop out to kill the main character at the end. |
| Television | Stuck on Nicklodeon mostly. . . I really like Sabrina and love Ned's Declassified and am a closet Spongebob fan. Ghosthunters on Sci-fi is really well done and enjoy that. Love the Simpsons. |
| Books | Umberto Eco and Edward Abby are by far my two favorite authors. |
| Heroes | my wife is my biggest hero truely. |
Exhibitions
Past Exhibits: 1992-93: Madison Ave Art Gallery (Memphis, TN). 1997: International Gallery of Art (London, Ont.). 1997-98: Gallery One (Ellensburg, WA) in 1997-1998. Dec 15, 1996: cover of the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine. Oct. 2005: juried show in the Period One gallery Colour III exhibit(Omaha, NE) EBSQ's "Wild Birds" Exhibit Apr. 1-30, 2007, EBSQ's "More than Birth" Exhibit May 1-31, 2007, Dec 1-31, 2007 EBSQ "Better Late Than Never" exhibit; EBSQ "Nude in Art" Feb 1-29, 2008; Agora Gallery, 25th Street, NYC, NY Feb 29-Mar 20, 2008. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, 25th Street, NYC, NY Aug 1-Aug 26, 2008.
Upcoming show: Agora Gallery "Contemporary Perspectives" Jan 30 - Feb 19, 2009; Amsterdam Whitney Gallery "Salute to the Stars" May 8-Jun 2, 2009 Opening reception May 14, 2009 6-8 EST.; Juried book 'International Contemporary Masters 2009' editor/curator Despina Tunberg - to be published fall 2008
Affiliations: Juried Member of Absolute Arts, Master Member United Creators; Member Kennebec Valley Art Association
Represented by: Agora Gallery (New York, NY)2007-2009; Amsterdam Whitney Gallery (New York, NY) 2008-2010; The Fuschia Tree (F-7 East of Kailash, New Delhi, India) 2008-
Recently Added Friends
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shadecat
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Posted on: 13th Sep 2008 9:10
13 Sept, 08 News at 7, 8 Central - and yes, Professor, I am still alive
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery show Aug 1-26, 2008: The show at the Amsterdam Whitney was a success. The works were featured so that they were the first two works that were seen as you walked through the door. Imagine my surprise. You may see photos from the opening reception and a letter about the show from Ruthie Tucker the gallery curator by clicking here.
Cafepress Gift Store reopened: Cafepress has resolved many of their issues so a store has been opened 12 Sept, 2008 on a trial basis. Here you may purchase with images of my works on it mugs, t-shirts, basic prints, and other odds and ends at resonable prices. You may visit the store at http://www.cafepress.com/shadecat . If problems arise or it doesn't receive enough traffic, then it will be pulled so visit now while you can, it may be a rare opportunity, or not. . . who knows.
New Profiles added across the web Busy as a bee this month putting up profiles across the web. A brief synompsis of ones you can check out. 1) Brushspace.com This is an interesting invitation-only British site. Where it is juried, it has a pretty nice lineup of artwork. A fairly new site, but has proven to be a worthwhile one. 2) My Artspace.com Nice layout of the website, although I don't particularly like the Ads by Google part to the right of the page. It seems as tho these google ads are everywhere nowadays, I really miss the good ol days when google was just a really good search engine and not a big corporation. The ads are discretely placed compared to a lot of sights so not too imposing. Also I kind of wonder about the demographics of the people visiting that site - time will tell. Free tho so /shrug. 3) Artslant New York A very beautiful and well done sight featuring modern and contemporary works. The nice thing is that on the profile page a slide show appears, contact info, and a nice CV. 4) The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery placed The Coming of Winter on ArtNet a prestigious marketplace to auction and buy works.
Lighthouse of Maine Announcement: will appear in a Juried book the 'International Contemporary Masters 2009' editor/curator Despina Tunberg - to be published fall 2008 - more information to come at a later date. This book will be distributed to galleries, collectors, and museums and can be purchased at many major retailers when it comes out such as Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, etc.
EBSQ: Once again discontinuing my EBSQ affiliation for a myriad of reasons. Therefore, new works and updates to this site will not be performed.
Kennebec Valley Art Association I have decided to join the Kennebec Valley Art Association (KVAA) as I have found many friends there and forsee potential showing opportunities in the Augusta, Maine area. There are two group member shows there a year where I can place a couple small works as well as bins for prints which I intend on utilizing. The KVAA is a small arts organization based in Augusta, Maine and runs the Harlow Gallery in the Old Town district. Its members are comprised of artists in all stages of artistic development as well as patrons.
Winter is Coming, Eeeks! The nights are getting colder, the wind is picking up, and the snow should start to fly in a couple of weeks. . . Well, where we still need a new roof and heating will be astronomical this year, now would be a great time to place an offer on a painting you've been itching to buy. Granted if it is a rediculously low offer I wouldn't accept it, but you never know. Place your bids now lol.
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jh
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Posted on: 22nd Jun 2008 18:27
Thank you shadecat, fine art, like your work.
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swirl
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Posted on: 4th Feb 2008 15:23
great portraiture's , if you ever get out for a look around M A P feel free to visit swirl gallery at swirls thanks eh! swirl
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shadecat
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Posted on: 4th Dec 2007 13:28
The highly textured portraits by painter D. Loren Champlin express the tumultuous experience of an intense inner life. His artwork is, as he says, "calculated chaos resulting in harmony" through his skilled fusion of lines and color within the human bodies he paints. Even if his subjects are motionless, the textures which make up their bodies reveal a multifarious nature.
Champlin's artistic vision is focused on merging the moment of inspiration with the commitment of painting. To capture the human life in a single instant, in a pose, or embrace, Champlin exceeds the bounds of portraiture and inhabits an expressionism reminiscent of fellow Norwegian Edvard Munch. Tides of color roil around his subjects like auras, and are echoed in similar ebbs within the limbs and faces of those he brings to the canvas. The human condition has always been Champlin's concern, and that vulnerability is expressed, ironically, in his bold brushwork and the tumult it conveys. D. Loren Champlin's paintings embrace the fleeting moment wherein the human character is revealed. - Agora Gallery, 2007
The works of D. Loren Champlin will be presented in a group show at Agora Gallery Feb 29 - Mar 20, 2008 and the opening reception is on Mar 6, 2008 6-8 PM EST.
You may visit his website at http://www.champlin-art.com
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Artistatwork
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Posted on: 1st Dec 2007 12:30
Your work is amazingly strong and powerful -I love it. Margaret, Artist at Work, http://artist-at-work.co.uk
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CreateReality
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Posted on: 24th Oct 2007 18:53
Hello Shadecat, it seems I have not seen you on the site in sometime. Do you have any new work posted. I will be sure to take another look around. ~Marianne
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ranjan
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Posted on: 26th Jun 2007 3:25
Hello Beautiful work of art, your skill is wonderful, best wishes - ranjan
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shadecat
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Posted on: 29th May 2007 3:57
Thank you^^
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CreateReality
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Posted on: 29th May 2007 2:21
Hey shadecat, I love your use of color and brush strokes. Nice work.
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Enamelroom
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Posted on: 5th May 2007 12:44
I with pleasure have got acquainted with your creativity. I shall be glad to show you my ENAMEL MOSAIC and to receive your response. Andrey
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actionjackson
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Posted on: 27th Apr 2007 5:51
very nice style enjoyed your site - Jackson
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shadecat
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Posted on: 24th Apr 2007 22:16
The "Damnation of Faust" is scheduled to be entered into the Saatchi Showdown.
The link so you can vote (it is a public juried competition)is
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/PreviewArtworks.php?showpic=18942
Please do vote, it helps a lot.
Voting dates are between 30-04-2007 and 07 May 2007.
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Mamtani
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Posted on: 21st Apr 2007 14:53
Greetings -I like the reclining nude and also other works...
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nancycoffeltart
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Posted on: 17th Apr 2007 23:24
Love your fox!
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christianhealingart
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Posted on: 14th Apr 2007 2:40
Beautiful pastel drawings. I like all the lines and texture around the subjects, you can feel their energy.
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Propwash
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Posted on: 3rd Apr 2007 17:08
Very nice pieces of art! :)
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shadecat
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Posted on: 3rd Apr 2007 4:00
Horray! I got juried into Absolute Art's premiere portfolio. Woot! If you want to check it out it is at http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/d/dlorenchamplin/
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Lordbraiseworth
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Posted on: 31st Mar 2007 7:00
Wish you a very nice weekend friend of the arts, greetings Hendrick
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shadecat
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Posted on: 28th Mar 2007 18:43
Woohoo! got an official website now. Ooo lala. Its far from finished, but I think the first page is a really nice start. First website I've done myself so be kind lol.
Take a look if you want. It is at http://champlin-art.com
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Lordbraiseworth
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Posted on: 25th Mar 2007 15:35
Well well well done shadecat, greetings Hendrick
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