| Lamar Raine Artist Profile |
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From a graphic design background, Lamar Raine came to Europe in 1971 and worked in the advertising and publishing industry. When she had children, portraiture became the main focus of her art, using conté crayon for her expressive and reflective drawings. This is a type of chalk developed in the 18th century. Although a specialist in children’s portraiture, any age is considered. Working from life with only a one hour sitting she aims to capture the essence of her sitters, ideally in their own home where she will travel to make the preliminary sketches. These are then used as the basis for her finished drawing which is then produced in her London studio and delivered within one month. Her materials are all acid free, museum quality. Lamar is regularly commissioned throughout Britain, Barbados and America and her work can be viewed in several London galleries. Selected Commissions 2006 - 2007 The Blair Family at Number 10 Downing Street 2004 - 2005 Family members of London’s Portuguese Ambassador in their home. 2005 - 2006 Their Highnesses Prince Naef & Princess Fahdah AlSaud and family 2002 - 2003 Family members of London’s Russian Ambassador at the embassy Education 1999 - Westminster College, London 1998 - 1999 Lambeth College, London 1996 - 1997 Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London 1969 - 1970 Atlanta College of Art at The High Museum 1968 - 1969 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 1967 - 1968 Stratford College, Danville, Virginia 1961 - 1967 The Lovett School, Atlanta Ga. Group Exhibitions 2008 - 2009 The Sugar Collection, St. James Barbados 2005 - Art for Humanity, German Embassy, London 2004 - Campbells of London 1982 - to present: Dragons of Walton Street, London 1986 - Swallow Frames Gallery, London 1985 - The Clarendon Gallery, London |
