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Jon DeMartin, “Gilda with Turban,” 2007, charcoal and white chalk on toned paper, 20 by 15 inches.

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JOHN PENCE GALLERY ‘DRAWINGS’ TO MARCH 1 w/1 cut

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — The John Pence Gallery, is hosting an exhibition of “Drawings” — an invitational exhibition of works by some of the top American Realists working today. “Drawings” will be on view until March 1.

The John Pence Gallery’s show features drawings from a variety of distinguished artists including: Juliette Aristides, Michael Bergt, Jacob Collins, Jon DeMartin, Michael Grimaldi, Robert Liberace, Edward Minoff and Nicholas M. Raynolds.

John Pence has long been an advocate of bringing the best of academic realism from all across the nation to the exhibit in California. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see high caliber drawings on view in a formal setting. Nudes, portraits, outdoor studies, urban vignettes, technical drawings, interiors and illustrative works all take part in this showcase of the important and vital medium.

“Drawings are at once the heartbeat, the bones, the musculature and the spirit of all art. Drawings constitute a unique language for each artist, and the viewer is privileged to glimpse the skeletal elements of the art process first-hand,” says gallery owner John Pence.

John Pence Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm at 750 Post Street, near Union Square. On Saturday, the gallery is open from 10 am to 5 pm.

For information, 415-441-1138 or www.johnpence.com.