The 2011 calendar marked the beginning of a twelve year series of calendars depicting the Chinese Zodiac. Each year beginning with the Year of the Rabbit in 2011, I would research an ancient Chinese legend about the particular Zodiac animal … Continued
The 2010 calendar showcased the seasons of the year. I wanted to represent a physical being that would have dominion over their respective time of year. I called them Season heralds because they mark the start of the season. During … Continued
The idea for the 2009 calendar started with finding different years that began on the same day of the week as 2009. After gathering a list of years that fit the criteria, I searched for interesting events that happened during … Continued
The 2008 calendar featured the Western Zodiac. I reimagined the astrological signs as sports mascots of a zodiac star league complete with team names. Some names were easy to come up with but Aquarius proved challenging until I found the … Continued
The 2007 calendar introduced another interest of mine, playing cards. I have been collecting playing card decks over the years. The unique designs and history of the suits have always fueled my imagination. The idea of “House of Cards” drawing … Continued
The “Fantastic Carousel” 2006 calendar featured four sheets of full color carousel horses with three months of the year on each page. I was always fascinated by the decorative elements on the carved horses of a carousel. I wanted to … Continued
The YEAR of the Dragons 2005 calendar had a different dragon for each month. A few examples are shown here. February had a wingless cupid riding a dragon. To commemorate the longest day of daylight in June, I had a … Continued
It is a yearly challenge I create for myself. The challenge is to come up with an idea, create art and print up a unique calendar. It began in 2005 with the YEAR of the DRAGONS calendar and twenty years … Continued
Looking forward to this outdoor show at the end of September. I will be exhibiting my original pen and ink carousel horses for the first time at this show. I created a full color 11″x17″ poster collecting all the elemental … Continued
Looking forward to this show. Had a very successful show last year, winning a Judge’s Choice award. I will feature the existing set of digital prints of America Arcana framed and available for purchase. I will also have my New … Continued
This year I will be selling my Chinese New Year calendars at the HIVE artspace in the month of December. There will be a wide variety of artists on display at this unique gallery. Along with my Chinese calendars, I … Continued
I had a very successful day at Landis Woods on Saturday Sept 24th. My Original Pen and Ink Drawing of a Chinese Monkey was selected for a Judge’s Choice Award. The drawing was created for my Chinese New Year Calendars that I print every … Continued
This Saturday Weavings, INK will have their last event before closing the gallery. Hopefully those who have supported the gallery in the past will take this opportunity to come and celebrate this ending of a creative site in Wrightsville. There will … Continued
I had the privilege to hang my work in numerous group art shows at Weavings, INK. Some of the shows gathered local artists to showcase the rich and varied work being done right around our river communities. Other shows brought … Continued
The Holiday Gift Show is in full swing at Weavings, INK Art Gallery right now. The gallery is filled with affordable unique gift ideas made by local artists and craft people. Once the show ends on Dec 26th, that date … Continued
Last night there was a supernatural event in the barn behind Weavings INK Art Gallery. A swarm of Octoberflies infested the former slaughterhouse behind the gallery at 208 HELLam St. in Wrightsville. A brave group of citizens entered the barn … Continued
I have finished the original pen and ink art for the 2016 Year of the Monkey calendar. It will be on display at the Landis Woods Outdoor Art Show next weekend. Now to color the image and print off some … Continued
Today I was honored to receive “Best in Show” at the York Art Association for my entry “The Elements of Wagner” in the Page to Palette Themed Open Exhibition. Please stop in and view my work along with the other amazing entries. … Continued
Today I entered an original drawing at York Art Association for the Page to Palette exhibit. We were challenged to use a work of prose, lyrics or poetry to inspire a work of art. My entry came from the opera and here … Continued
There was an article about Weavings, INK in the York Dispatch today. Interesting views and comments were presented by a variety of sources including myself. The gallery has meant so much to me in my life. Fundamentally it has given me an opportunity to show my art and … Continued
Today I spent the afternoon with my fellow INKMEN at the reception held at Weavings, INK. It was great to catch up with the group and meet patrons who came out to support us. Thanks to all who stopped in. … Continued
Today I received an acceptance letter in the mail for the opportunity to exhibit my work at the Landis Woods Outdoor Art Show. The Show will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 9am until 5pm. I will have … Continued
I went up to the gallery in Wrightsville to see the latest show. The owners are having an exhibit of their newest work. Phyllis Koster has done more landscape weavings from her visit to Denmark. Robert Oughton has continued drawing … Continued
He Xiangu, an Immortal, is brought down from the Heavens astride a mystical flying goat. She is one of five Immortals riding goats that have arrived in an hour of great need in the village of Guangzhou. A … Continued
Happy Valentine’s Day from Hammer Art Studio. © 2013 Robert L. Hammer “Pisces of a Broken Heart” digital print, 8.5×11″ The messenger of love sits astride a celestial dolphin among the stars. The last zodiac sign falls in this waning … Continued
