Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-29
IN LOCAL STUDIOS,

Attic ugh a number Of our artists are still
in their summer quarters, and those who
have returned are resting in order to get
into trim for their winter work, the studios
are gradually assuming their work-a-day
aspect, which, In a little palmer English
means that they present scenes of dire con-
fusion and artistic untidiness.
A visit to Mr.. Hinckley discovered that
artist in a becoming, II somewhat eccentric
headdress. busily engaged in sorting out
his canvases and clearing up generally.
eral hairbreadth escapes from the many
SHARES and pitfalls presented by wet can
vases, loaded palettes," scrubbing brushes,
etc, l arrived safely in the middle of the
pig studio and took a survey of the paint
ings piled around that point Of vantage and
among which the artist strobe with a SEEM
ingly reckless disregard Of consequences
The work Mr.. Hinckley has accomplished
during the summer is wonderfully clever
particularly the bust portrait of Mrs. Geo.
Peabody. In addition to this Mr.. Hinckley
has completed his design for the "Consti-
tutional Convention" AS yet but little idea
can be formed Of the ultimate result but
the groups are well placed and drawn and
the outlook for the colossal painting Is most
encouraging. An amusing sketch which the
artist proudly displays to friends of the
family Is portrait of his youngest SON
now several months old, but painted when
ture age of four days. The face is comicaI-
ly distorted by what, judging from its ex-
preston OF utter woe, must have been a
vehement and most audible protest against
the fond parents artistic efforts.
Mr.. E. F. Andrews returned from his
travels abroad last Tuesday evening, His
arrival was rather unexpected, but none
the less welcome. as the office Of the art
students and friends anxious to extend
their personal welcome. Unless appear
ances prove deceptive, Mr.. Andrews has
profted greatly by his trip. as he looks
much better than for some time past, and
announces jubilantIy that he has not fell
SO well and energetic for years as at the
present time.
In addition to his new duties as professor
OF art IN the Georgetown College. Mr.. Hell
mick will open class during the winter
for the study Of composition, and black
and white, as applied to illustration.
Mr.. Weyl has number Of canvases ION
his EASEL at which he is working in a
desultory way, waiting, doubtless, for the
inspiration to strike hard before getting
to work in earnest.
Miss Juliet Thompson has returned from
two months visit to 1.-The Palms." Vir-
gfnia, and is busy preparing for the exhi-
bition which she expects to hold in De-
cember or January, in the Veerhoff gal
lery. Quite a number Of her studies and
paintings are already finished. and show an
attractive array of delicate pastel portraits
and ideal subjects. Her oil work is equally
effective; and unusual interest Is attached
to her prospective exhibition, from the fact
that she Is considered one Of the most
talented and ambitious Of our younger
artists, and is the first feminine votary of
art who has attempted an Independent ex-
hibit of her work.
Miss Katherine Critcher returned last
week from Shinnecock, l.. l., where she
spent the months of July and August study
Ing under Chase, The work accomplished
during that time. although in perfect con-
formity with her instructors ideas of artfs-
tic directness and simplicity, displays but
Few OF the motifs usually supposed to be in
dispensable to the proper composition of
picture. Despite this fact, they are fine
studies, and display in their handling an in
telligent understanding of true, artistic
composition. and an utter disregard for the
small trickeries which are resorted to by so
many amateur artists. In addition to this
summers study, Miss Critcher has just
completed most interesting bust portrait
of Gen. Whiting of Mobile, Ala.
The Corcoran Art School has been entirely
gone over and placed in readiness for the
students to take possession next Monday
morning. Both Mr.. Andrews and Mr..
Hinckley are thoroughly prepared for their
duties, and the general outlook for the
students Is pleasant one.
Mr.. Lamasure ard Mr.. Meyer have re-
moved their studios from the Metzerott
to the Corcoran building.
new. sketch club has been formed by
some of our younger artists, who are de-
voting to it the most enthusiastic attention
Meetings are held once each week, when
models are posed in picturesque costumes
and many clever and creditable drawings
made in black and white washes and water
colors. The members are Miss Blackboard,
Miss Critcher, Miss Thompson, Miss Smith,
Miss BY. King, and Messrs. Felix Mahony,
M'lls Thompson, r. Coleman Childs and
George Dunlop.
Mr.. Hobart Nichols has removed his
studio from the Lehman building to the
Art Students League on 18th street. where
he has the room formerly occupied by Mr..
Emil Meyer.
Mr.. Hoveden is expected to return later
in the autumn, and his arrival is awaited
with great interest by his brother artists.
B. V. KING.