Sunday, October 21, 2012

Senior Thesis I & II

From

Senior Thesis Show I & II

January and April 2012

Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Fl. 34234




"Paint Rectangle Number 1"



Features layered dried paint. An Homage to Dadaism.


"Migration" Click to enlarge.





"Queen"




"Travellor"


"Zydeco." An exercise in 3D painting


"Wormbone." Another exercise in 3D painting.



Earlier Work - Junior & Sophomore, resumés, CV, awards, and brief Bio


Studio Image: Mont d"Or




Lobby Image: Mont d"Or




Deliverance Series: 1 of 4



                                      Deliverance Series: 3 of 4                                     
                              Deliverance Series: 2 of 4        






"Dollie"


"All White: A Midwinter's Dream"




















   












"Midnight Avalanche," Winner, Best Sculpture in Show, Broward College Student Contest, 2009

More of "Midnight Avalanche."

More of "Midnight Avalanche." Pieces hanging on monofilament.



Life drawing

Life drawing

Life drawing

Life drawing

Life drawing

Life drawing

Life drawing

Life drawing



"Abstract Vessel Number One." Winner, Best of Show, Broward College Student Contest, 2007



























"Manzanilla Torso," Sculpture 2006















Ceramic Head from "Colossus" RCAD, 2009





Life drawing




Life drawing




Life drawing




Life drawing



Life drawing



Advanced Drawing



Advanced Drawing



Watercolor Class




Life Drawing




Life Drawing



Life Drawing



Life Drawing



Life Drawing



Life Drawing




Life Drawing



Life Drawing


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Curriculum Vitae
Alan ReNae Neal
(b. - 1959)

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Education - 


2009 - 2012                                                                                                                   Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Fl

2002 - 2009                                                                                                                                                      Broward College
Davie, Fl

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Images of Award Certificates Located below

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Selected Group Shows




*September 2013 -                                                                                                          "Evolution,"  Graphi-Ko Gallery                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                           669 Central Avenue
                                                                                                                                                       St. Petersburg, Florida

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*2012 − 2013 -                                                                                                                           "Gallery Grand Opening" 
                                                                                                                       12/12, Art Events: 04/13, 06/13 and 12/13                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 Farrelly Gallery
                                                                                                                                                            1322 3rd Ave West
                                                                                                                                                            Bradenton, Florida
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*2013 - ArtWalk weekends of 2013 -                                                                      Live collaborative painting with other 
                                                                                                                  Epoch Contemporary Art Project members. 
                                                                                                                                                           Wildflower Studios
                                                                                                                                                             Village of the Arts
                                                                                                                                                            Bradenton, Florida 
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*2013 - May -  The Harvey Milk Festival -                                                                    Equality Gallery HMF Art Show
                                                                                                                                                           612 Florida Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                Sarasota, Florida
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*2012 -                                                                                                                                       Senior Thesis Show - April 2012
Crossley Gallery - Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Fl
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*2012 -                                                                                                                                       Senior Thesis Show - April 2012
Off Campus - Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Fl
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*2012 -                                                                                                                                                         Shadows - Jan 2012
Crossley Gallery - Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Fl
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*2011 -                                                                                                                                              Traps - Senior Thesis Show
Crossley Gallery - Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Fl
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*2010 -                                                                                                                                                Binz Building Junior Show
1024 N. Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL
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*2009 -                                                                                                           Featured Student Work - Lobby at Student Center                                                                                                                                                                   
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Fl
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*2009 -                                                                                                                                                    Winner - Best Sculpture
Broward College Central Campus Student Competition
Broward College
Davie, Fl
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*2007 -                                                                                                                                                            Honorable Mention                                                                                                                
Old Davie School Historical Museum
Community Art Competition
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*2007 -                                                                                                                                                                     Best in Show
Broward College Central Campus Student Competition
Broward College
Davie, Fl
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*2007 -                                                                                                                                   Fine Art Digital Photography Show                                                                                                                                             
Broward College Central Campus
Broward College
Davie, Fl 
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*2006 -                                                             
Featured Student Work - Courtyard - Broward College Performing Arts Theatre 
Broward College - Central Campus
Davie, Fl                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
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*2004 -                                                                                                                                                                     Best Painting 
Broward College Central Campus Student Competition
Broward College
 Davie, Fl
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*2003 -                                                                                                                               Broward College Downtown Campus
Graphic Design Student Show
Broward College      
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
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2002 -                                                                                                                               Broward College Downtown Campus
Graphic Design Student Show
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
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*1996 -                                                                                                                                               Starving Artist's Cafe Show 
Main Street
Jacksonville, Fl
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*1993 -                                                 
First Place Winner - Springfield Historic Society Neighborhood Holiday Decor Contest                                                 
Jacksonville, Fl
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*1991-                                                                                                                                               Burkhardt's Pub Art Festival
Ansley Square Shopping Center
                                                                                                                                                                                Atlanta, GA
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*1991-                                                                                                                                Petrus - at the Atlanta Women's Club
Erotic Arts Week
Atlanta, GA
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*1990 -                                                                                                                                         The Armory Artshine Sunday
The Armory Atlanta                                                                                                                                                                      
Atlanta, GA
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*1989 -                                                                                           CharleyBrown's Special Holiday Cheer Benefit 
and Auction
Sponsored by Burkhardt's Pub
The Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
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*1988 -                                                                                           
Best in Show - Grand Prize Winner
Nashville's Winter Lights Festival 
Nashville, TN
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*1988 -                                                                                                                              Warehouse 28's Community Art Show
Nashville, TN
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*1988 -                                                                                                                      The Chute Benefit for Nashville C.A.R.E.S.
2533 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN
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*1988 -                                                                                                        Warehouse 28's Benefit #9 for Nashville C.A.R.E.S.
Nashville, TN 
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*1986 -                                                                                                                      The Chute Benefit for Nashville C.A.R.E.S.
2533 Franklin Pike
Nashville, Tn
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*1986 -                                                                                                                                                       The World's End Café
The Church Street Art Show
1713 Church Street
 Nashville, TN
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*1986 -                                                                                                             Warehouse 28's Benefit for Nashville C.A.R.E.S.
2519 Franklin Pike
 Nashville, TN
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*1985 -                                                                                                                              Warehouse 28's Community Art Show
2519 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN
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*1985 -                                                                                                                                                      B. Palola's Fine Dining
1812 Hayes St
A Night of Art and Poetry
Nashville, TN
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Solo Shows


*1981 -                                                                                                                                                               "The 326 Group"
                                                                                                                                                                           326 3rd Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                               Nashville, TN
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*1986 -                                                                                                                                                                       Effects, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                Studio Show
                                                                                                                                                                      2532 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN.
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*1996 -                                                                                                                                                  The Starving Artist's Café
                                                                                                                                                                              "Confessions"
                                                                                                                                                                    1610 N. Main Street
                                                                                                                                                                            Jacksonville, Fl

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*2005 -                                                                                                                                                                Java Boy's Café
                                                                                                                                                           2310 Wilton Manors Drive
                                                                                                                                                   Wilton Manors Shopping Plaza
                                                                                                                                                                         Ft Lauderdale, Fl


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My online gallery is at ETSY.Com at this URL: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlanRNealFineArt


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Biography
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Early Days...

Born in Tennessee, Alan grew up in various locations, such as Fort Worth, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, New Albany, Indiana, and mainly Nashville, Tennessee. The first born of two musically gifted parents, with Mom being an award winning and highly advanced fine art hand engraver, he learned at a young age how to edit his work, and use simplicity and minimalism in his work. His mother's influence on his level of taste has much to do with the artist he is today. 

As a child, Alan presented the traits of a prodigy on the piano, and by age 10, was hired as a professional piano player for an adult gospel group, The Liberty Sounds. After about 2 years with this group, the group disbanded, and two of the adult vocalists started another group going by the name of The Singing Evangels. Between these two groups, Alan gained much experience in the recording studio, and in the case of The Singing Evangels, was allowed to overdub on the record using the Melotron, a machine invented by the Beatles to imitate the sound of violins, cellos, flutes, and violas. An unwieldy machine, he had to learn to use patience with it, as it was slow to respond to touch, and had to anticipate the sound before it would be heard. He arranged the full orchestration of the album, and it was received highly amongst church goers and musicians alike. 

After touring for four years, Alan and his Mom moved back to Nashville, from whence they came originally, to start life over again when things at home became overwhelming. This move put Alan in the forefront of a new career in music, with his 2nd cousin, the famous gospel music writer Imogene Kinkaid, and her daughter, Cindy. The three formed a trio of vocalists, with Alan learning the flute, and accompanying the group on tours throughout the south. Simultaneously, Alan was chosen by leaders at his high school to be a solo vocalist in the Jazz Rock group, as well as one of sixteen vocalists in the classical Madrigal group, which sang only ancient songs, and almost all in foreign languages such as Latin, Italian, French. Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Russian, Latvian, and old English.

Alan studied with the quite decorated Miriam MIller in German Language Studies, and she also tutored him in Egyptian Hieroglyphics, as well as Russian, and Latin. Alan also studied Spanish at Broward College.

 During his time at junior high school, Alan continued to pursue his art. He was chosen at age 12 to be the editor of his high school yearbook, as well as photographer, lay-out artist, as well as cover artist. This art experience propelled him to be selected in senior high school as artist for many other projects, such as illustrator for theatre shows, art shows, and more. He was awarded Best on Show numerous times in art contests during his high school career, and by graduation, he had quite the CV already built. His dual role as artist and performer gave him experience, such as being a back up vocalist on the TV show "Fifty Years at the Grand Ole Opry," at the Grand Ole Opry House at Orpryland USA. He was also an extra on the film "Nasville." Later he was chosen by CBS broadcasting to be a featured "boy"actor on the TV series "Nashville, 99." He has worked for Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris, Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, Mel Tillis, Kittie Wells, and other country stars. he painted a butterfly denim jacket for Dolly Parton. He did a stage set for Reba. He designed a floral luncheon for Emy Lou. He sang back up for Johnny, and then gave him coins to but a soda. Mel Tillis came by Johnny's studio while we were recording my Junior album. 

Alan was chosen as first chair baritone for The Tennessee All State Chorus in Memphis in 1977. The McGavock Jazz Band was awarded the NCEA Best Jazz Group in the city, 1975. The Madrigals were invited to sing for The US Congress in 1976. Graduated in Top 10% of my class, 1977. Got hired as a vocalist at the Wedgewood Inn, St Pete, Fl., 1978. Painted a lot! Worked as Art Director at The Warehouse 28's Theme Party Company, called "Balloons, Hi!" working under the new division called "Effects, Inc.," 1985. Was awarded a new workshop by Balloon's, Hi!, right next door to the Chute, Nashville, bringing a lot of attention to our projects, 1985. Won first place in a contest to paint the walls around the dance floor in The Warehouse 28, was awarded an Honorary Mention at The W28's Art Contest 1985. Took first place at W28's Art Contest, 1986. Won best Halloween Costume 1988, took the city wide First PLace in tThe Winter Lights, Festival, downtown Nashville, 1988. Warehouse 28, Nashville. Best in Show, 1989 Warehouse 28's annual Artists Contest. 

Acted as Art Director at Guide Magazine in Atlanta, GA., 1990 to 1992. Won First Place at the Burkhart's Bar Art Show, 1991 Ainsley Square, Atlanta. Worked for "An Affair To Remember," Atlanta. Founded Atlantis Creative Group, Atlanta. Designed for clients such as Peachtree Plaza Hotel, The Fox Theatre, The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, The High Museum, and many others. Loaded and drove the big 38" trucks for installations. Kept inventory, tool check out, security, lock up, and more. Usually possessed the keys to all machines. Repaired and maintained all tools, physical site, and hand tools. Art Director at Neighborhood Connections, Jacksonville, FL., 1994, and upgraded all publications in style and substance, as well as acted as photographer, author, and publisher at NC. Founded Vision Blogspot, 1998, on AOL.com, Jacksonville, FL. Appointed board member of Lyng and Neal Engraving, Inc., Nashville, 1999. 

He moved to Ft Lauderdale, FL., October, 2000. Delivered for a Lagal Copy Service, 2000 to 2005. Started school at Broward College, Davie, FL., Jan., 2002, Worked as Sculpture Studio Monitor, for Cathy Lieseck, Professor, at Broward College from 2004 through May 2009. Worked as Gallery Assistant, August 2007 through Jan 2009. Alan moved to Bradenton in 2009 to attend Ringling College of Art and Design, mostly on scholarships and grants. Skipped the first year of art basics at RCAD, Received a BFA in Fine Art, 2012. Hired as artist and Chief Marketing Officer by The Epoch Contemporary Art Project, Bradenton, Oct. 2012 til present. Joined the Board of Directors at Silver Palm Publishing, of Sarasota, FL., Feb. 2013. Hired as Studio Assistant/Giclee Enhancer by Justyn Farano, of Tampa, FL., a sports artist. 

Have shown at local galleries, such as the Farrelly Gallery, 1330 SW 3rd Ave, Bradenton, Florida, in April 2013, June 2013, and New Years Eve, 2014. He has also shown at Graphi-Ko Gallery, September 2013, on Central Avenue, St Pete, FL.. Selected Pieces of his work are presently still on display at the Downtown Public Library, Bradenton, FL., from February 2014 to present, Oct. 2014.