For lovers of quirky drawings, wacky cartoons, and fresh
digital artistry, an opportunity to immerse in this niche world is fast
approaching. Gerry Shamray, a local Cleveland artist whose past work includes
drawing cartoons that appeared in The Plain Dealer, The Sun News and newspapers
across the country, is hosting an art show featuring his nationally recognized
drawings. From August 6th to September 1st, Clevelanders
will have the opportunity to view, learn about, and purchase Shamray’s work.
Much of the artwork to be featured at the show is created
digitally. The digital artwork includes highly-detailed black and white line
drawings as well as full color art with a 3D-like pop. The sleek computerized
artwork is the product of Shamray’s Wacom Cintiq tablet attached to his MacBook
Pro. “I’m a digital artist and I enjoy combining old school art with new tech,”
explains Shamray. The digital pieces feature humorous themes in contrast to his
more realistic black and white artwork.
Shamray is no stranger to drawing. As a top Cleveland cartoonist
he’s helped ink the nationally syndicated comic strip, “John Darling.” He is
perhaps best known for his sketchy life-like drawings of Harvey Pekar in the
comic book “American Splendor.” The comic book was turned into a hit movie
starring Paul Giamatti. Shamray has been drawing since he received his first
box of crayons as a child and continues to create bright colorful images and
imaginative stories.
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The Gerry Shamray Art Show will be held at Loganberry Books
in Shaker Heights from August 6th to September 1st. Guests can attend an opening reception from
6:00pm-8:00pm on August 6th and hear from Shamray himself. Loganberry
Books is located at 13015 Larchmere Boulevard in Shaker Heights, Ohio. For more
information or questions contact Kim Moss at kim@theowensgroup.net or Loganberry Books
at (216) 795-9800.