Win an Original Harley Brown Sketch and Support the Booth!

Raffle Tickets are $10 each
On Sale, July 1 – August 23, 2008
You do not need to present to win
All proceeds will support the Museum’s educational programs
 

About the sketch….
During the recent member trip to southern Arizona, artist Harley Brown captivated his audience by producing a pastel portrait in less than 20 minutes.  With minimal number of broad strokes, Brown turned a flat piece of paper into a beautiful work of art.  Words cannot accurately describe the process, it was truly magical!

When asked if he would be willing to donate the piece for a raffle to benefit the Booth Museum, he graciously said, “Yes, and the proceeds need to support the Education Department.”  Thanks to Harley’s generosity, you have the opportunity to own this original pastel sketch.
 

Raffle tickets on sale…
Visit the Booth anytime between July 1^st and August 23, 2008 to see the original pastel sketch and to purchase you raffle tickets. You may be the lucky person who wins the sketch, a DVD of Harley drawing the sketch, plus, a signed copy of “Harley Brown’s Eternal Truths for Every Artist” book. Total raffle package value – PRICELESS! 

Raffle tickets are $10 per ticket and you may purchase tickets as often as you wish.  ALL raffle proceeds will support the Museum’s Educational school programs.  The wining raffle ticket will be drawn on August 23, 2008 at the Booth Museum’s 5^th Birthday Celebration.  You do not need to be present to win. 

How to purchase tickets…
Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Booth’s front desk or
by calling 770-387-1300.

About Harley Brown…

Harley in his own words…. 

“The portrait is of Señor Ruiz; a gentleman from Mexico. When I saw him with his sombrero and stubble of whiskers, I knew that he was meant to be immortalized; especially with the intense, overhead sun bringing out his features.

The human face is amazing in how it captures so much within that small area. And the way the light causes grand shadows in the eyes, around the nose and cheeks. I have him posed in what I call, the “Harley Spiral”. That is when the torso of the subject is pointed one way, the head turned in a direction and the eyes continue past that direction. It has been used for dramatic purposes in Hollywood since the days of silent film. I've talked with actors about this. It relays thought and pending activity and sometimes passion within the person; even though they might be standing still. So I ask the Booth members to use the “Harley Spiral” when been photographed.

Actually, the essentials are there in this portrait. I could do more fussing, but the main feeling is present and the observer can almost sense the man's concerns. Also, this painting reveals much of myself. With these strokes, the viewer can see the beginning "truths" of the portrait before I carry on to modify certain areas. I've always loved to see unfinished works by artists. It's almost as if I'm in the studio with them, seeing their visual thoughts before they take a break. It is always quite revealing. Although the portrayal isn't finished, it is complete as a pure moment in art; like a passage of music, dance movements or a random thought from a writer. It lives as part of me, the observer and Mr. Ruiz himself.”

 -Harley Brown

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