Wow!
The response to Cedar City Library's flagship art program, "Character Sketches," has been unbelievable. At the end of 2022, the program boasted 213 sessions, 145 individual models, and 2,396 attendees.
| Tentative Character | Tentative Date |
| Model in cher's whites honoring "National Spaghetti Day." | 1/4/2023 |
| Only 2% of the population have naturally red hair. Join us for "National KIss a Ginger Day." |
1/11/2023 Acual day: 1/12/2023 |
| Mary Poppins. | 1/18/2023 |
| Waldo - Inspired by where's Waldo. | 1/25/2023 |
| Delores Umbridge (Harry Potter character) | 2/1/2023 |
| Joe or Jerry - Inspired by the Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon characters in "Some Like it Hot." | 2/8/2023 |
| Ursula (Little Mermaid) | 2/15/2023 |
| Sinbad | 2/22/2023 |
| Miss Mona Stangley - the Madam from ("Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). | 3/1/2023 |
| King Kamehameha I | 3/8/2023 |
| Inspired by St. Patricks Day. | 3/15/2023 |
| Pecos Bill | 3/22/2023 |
| Daddy Warbucks (Annie). Modeled by Mayor Garth Green. | 3/29/2023 |
| Inspired by Junior Prom. | 4/5/2023 |
| Dr. Strange (Marvel Comics). | 4/12/2023 |
| Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty). To be modeled by the Director of the Library Division of the State of Utah, Chaundra Johnson. | 4/19/2023 |
| Soldier - Inspired by the Battle of Lexington and Concord; 248 years ago (4/19/2022). | 4/26/2022 |
| Frances "Baby" Houseman ("Dirty Dancing"). | 5/3/2023 |
| Emporer Claudius - Inspired by Roman sculpture. | 5/10/2023 |
| Jockeys - Inspired by the Kentucky Durby. | 5/17/2023 |
| Clara Barton | 5/24/2023 |
| Magenta ("Rocky Horror Picture Show"). | 5/31/2023 |
| Mad Hatter (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland). | 6/7/2023 |
| Female MMA Fighter | 6/14/2023 |
| A "Newsie" - Inspired by "Newsies." | 6/21/2023 |
| Inspired by "Handmaids Tale." | 6/28/2023 |
| Inspired by Wimbledon | 7/5/2023 |
| Invisible Man | 7/12/2023 |
| George of the Jungle | 7/19/2023 |
| Sabriel from books by Garth Nix | 7/26/2023 |
| Bottom the Ass - from Shakespeare's "A Mid-summer Night's Dream." | 8/2/2023 |
| Madeline | 8/9/2023 |
| Rambo | 8/16/2023 |
| Spider Gwen (Spider Woman), Marvel Comics | 8/23/2023 |
| Motorcyclist | 8/30/2023 |
| Catwoman (DC Comics). | 9/6/2023 |
| Vito Corleone - Inspired by "The Godfather." | 9/13/2023 |
| Marge Gunderson, "Fargo."A | 9/20/2023 |
| Mr. Tumnus (repeat characte from prior years). Character created by CS Lewis. | 9/27/2023 |
| Medusa | 10/4/2023 |
| Percy Blakeney, "The Scarlet Pimpernel." | 10/11/2023 |
| Morticia Addams, "The Addams Family." | 10/18/2023 |
| Popeye | 10/25/2023 |
| Twi'lec (Star Wars) | 11/1/2023 |
| Rasputin, mysitcal advisor to the court of Czar Nicholas II of Russia. | 11/8/2023 |
| Stepford wife - Inspired by "The Stepford Wives." | 11/15/2023 |
| Inspired by "Lord of the Flies." | 11/29/2023 |
| 12/6/2023 | |
| Tiny Tim, "Christmas Carol." | 12/13/2023 |
| A Christmas character like Mrs. Claus, an elf, or the Grinch. | 12/20/2023 |
"Character Sketches" is for anyone who likes to sketch, draw, or paint, not just professional artists. All skill levels are welcome. It is part of the library's adult programming though high school aged participants are welcome to attend. Sometimes we even have photographers. There is no "teacher." Just come and practice. One thing we constantly hear from new participants is, "Gee. I wish I could draw like that." The answer from the "seasoned" participants is, "Practice. Practice. Practice."
Though subject to change, the tentative calendar for this year's program on on the right.
Costumes for models are character appropraite. They may range from flowing gowns to loincloths, but models are always draped.
Please check our Facebook and Instagram sites for weekly updates.
| Images from 2022 |
| Images from 2021 |
| Images from 2020 |
| Images from 2019 |
| Images from 2018 |
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9/13/2023 Vito Andolini Corleone is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and in the first two of Francis Ford Coppola's film trilogy. He is portrayed by Marlon Brando in The Godfather and as a young man by Robert De Niro in The Godfather Part II. He is the leader of the Corleone crime family, as well as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Brando and De Niro both winning Oscars for their performances marked the first time two separate actors won Oscars for portraying the same character. |
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9/6/2023 Catwoman, comic character, a wily and agile professional thief and sometime love interest of superhero Batman. Clad in a skintight bodysuit and stylized mask and carrying a whip, Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, has frequently crossed and recrossed the line between villain and antiheroine. |
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8/30/2023 Motorcycles are mainly a luxury good in developed nations, where they are used mostly for recreation, as a lifestyle accessory or a symbol of personal identity. Beyond being a mode of motor transportation or sport, motorcycling has become a subculture and lifestyle. Although mainly a solo activity, motorcycling can be social and motorcyclists tend to have a sense of community with each other. |
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8/23/2023 Gwen Stacey. One day, she was bitten by a radioactive spider and gained typical Spider-Man-esque superpowers as a result, becoming Spider-Gwen. Unfortunately, becoming Spider-Gwen would lead to one of the biggest tragedies in her life. Peter Parker, who was often bullied and neglected by others, was desperate to become someone special like Gwen. Peter conducted experiments that would transform him into the villainous Lizard, and Gwen would be forced to fight against him. While Gwen won the battle, Peter died, and the media blamed her for his death. |
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8/16/2023 John James Rambo (born July 6, 1947) is a fictional character in the Rambo franchise. He first appeared in the 1972 novel First Blood by David Morrell, but later became more famous as the protagonist of the film series, in which he was played by Sylvester Stallone. The portrayal of the character earned Stallone widespread acclaim and recognition. |
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8/9/2023 Innocent, spirited, and resolute. Despite being shorter than her eleven classmates, Madeline has no lack of courage. Her fearlessness can occasionally cause headaches for her teacher, Miss Clavel. But for all her mischievousness, Madeline is a kind girl who cares deeply for her friends. |
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8/2/2023 From his first introduction, Bottom is presented as courageous and outgoing. He is confident in his ability to play any, even all, roles in "Pyramus and Thisbe." For example, he says his performance of Pyramus will cause the audience to cry a stormload of tears. As the audience realizes, this confidence is misplaced, and Bottom is little more than a swaggering fool — indeed, an ass, as Puck's prank makes apparent. |
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7/26/2023 Sabriel and her mother died shortly after birth, but her father, the Abhorsen Terciel, retrieved Sabriel from the hands of the Greater Dead Kerrigor in Death. By her father's wishes, Sabriel grew up in Ancelstierre after living a few years in the Old Kingdom with her father. Shortly before she was to graduate from her school, Wyverley College in Ancelstierre, a Dead servant of her father's gave her his bells and his sword. She interprets this to mean that her father is trapped deep in Death. She returns to the Old Kingdom to save her father. She soon finds that she is not nearly skillful enough with magic or knowledgeable enough about her homeland. At the Abhorsen's house, she meets Mogget, and it is only then that she learns that there has been no king in two hundred years. |
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7/19/2023 In the jungle, George is considered the king. While an extremely strong fighter, he can be somewhat inept and clumsy at times. He has a habit of crashing into trees when swinging on vines. As a result of being raised in the jungle, he has no experience with the modern world. According to the narrator, he is the defender of the innocent, protector of the weak, and an all-around good guy (a description lifted straight from the original cartoon). |
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7/12/2023 The Invisible Man, science-fiction novel by H.G. Wells, published in 1897. The story concerns the life and death of a scientist named Griffin who has gone mad. Having learned how to make himself invisible, Griffin begins to use his invisibility for nefarious purposes, including murder. When he is finally killed, his body becomes visible again. |
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7/5/2023 Inspired by Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Championship is one of the four major Grand Slam tournaments in tennis, US Open, Australian Open and French Open being the other three. Amidst the four, Wimbledon is the only one which is played in traditional grass courts while the other three take place on hard and clay surfaces. |
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6/28/2023 The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was the United States. Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state, and is faced with environmental disasters and a plummeting birth rate. |
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6/21/2023 Newsies is a 1992 American musical historical comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega in his film directing debut. Loosely based on the New York City Newsboys' Strike of 1899 and featuring twelve original songs by Alan Menken with lyrics by Jack Feldman and an underscore by J. A. C. Redford, it stars Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret and Robert Duvall. |
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6/14/2023 While mixed martial arts is primarily a male dominated sport, it does have female athletes. The UFC's decision to allow female fighters in the organization, to promote the dominant fighter Ronda Rousey, is often cited as the reason women's mixed martial arts became known to the general public. Rousey won the Best Fighter ESPY Award at the 2015 ESPN ESPY award's, beating out noted fighters such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., and becoming the first UFC and MMA fighter to win the award. |
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6/7/2023
As the name suggests, the mad hatter is a seemingly insane character that gives out riddles and dresses fashionably. His obsession with teatime as well as tea parties is a result of trying to sing for the Queen of Hearts where he was found guilty of murdering time. That and his endless conflicts with the Wonderland’s Queen has left him wondering about the passage of time. |
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5/31/2023 Magenta’s character is not much of a talker, especially during the early parts of the show. But her presence is always there. She’s also a bit childish and crazy, which is seen in her antics and actions.
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5/24/2023 On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. After observing the success of the International Red Cross in Europe, social reformer and nursing pioneer Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross to provide assistance for Americans suffering from disasters or serving on the battlefield. Barton served as the agency's president until 1904. |
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5/17/2023 On this day in history the first Kentucky Derby was held at Churchill Downs. Fifteen three-year-olds raced as 10,000 spectators watched. The Derby is the longest running sports event in the nation. |
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5/10/2023 Power came to Claudius unexpectedly after Gaius’s murder on January 24, 41, when he was discovered trembling in the palace by a soldier. The Praetorian Guards, the imperial household troops, made him emperor on January 25. By family tradition and antiquarian inclinations, Claudius was in sympathy with the senatorial aristocracy; but soldiers and courtiers were his real supporters, while freedmen and foreigners had been his friends in the days of neglect. |
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5/3/2023 The female protagonist "Dirty Dancing," Baby is a young sheltered 17-year-old girl who’s life changes when on a family vacation. Baby becomes involved with the much older, Johnny Castle, and the two go on to dance together, with Baby taking over the role of his previous partner, Penny. Baby is shown to be kind, with a big heart, as she helps Penny through her difficult time, and comes to the defense of Johnny despite it creating friction with her parents. |
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4/26/2023 The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts. On the night of April 18, 1775, hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize an arms cache. Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm, and colonial militiamen began mobilizing to intercept the Redcoat column. A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting. |
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4/19/2023 Chaundra Johnson (Director, Utah State Library Division) as Maleficent Maleficent represents pure evil. She is ruthless, dark, devious, and will do whatever it takes to achieve her evil goals. Additionally, she taunts Prince Phillip after she captures him. Her most famous quote, "You poor simple fools, thinking you could defeat me. ME!? The mistress of all evil?" indicates that she thinks herself above everyone. Other than herself, the only entity for which that she seems to have a genuine care is her pet raven, Diablo. |
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4/12/2023 Jon Bettridge as Dr. Strange. Doctor Strange is described as "the mightiest magician in the cosmos" and "more powerful by far than any of your fellow humanoids." He holds the title of Sorcerer Supreme beginning with the 1973 storyline in which the Ancient One dies, and retains the title thereafter, except during an interruption from 1992 to 1995. He relinquishes the title once again in a 2009 storyline, but reclaims it in a 2012 story when he proves himself willing to protect the world even without the title. |
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4/5/2023 McKenna Anderson celebrating prom. Prom is a tradition that some historians say has been around since the end of the 1800s. But the prom as you know it today gained popularity in the 1940s and 50s. "Prom" actually stands for "promenade," though many students these days may not know that and will simply refer to it as "prom." Junior and senior prom, or JS promenade, is a co-ed dance that has been transformed throughout the decades. |
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3/29/2023 Mayor Garth Green as Daddy Warbucks. Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks is a bald billionaire and is in love with his secretary, Grace Farrell. He doesn't like Annie at first, considering he only intended to adopt a male orphan, but he didn't specify the gender. Nor did he seem to like Sandy for some reason. However, he begins to warm up to them. In fact, in the end of the musical and the films, he adopts them as his own daughter and pet, respectively. |
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3/22/2023 Brian Torkelson as Pecos Bill. Growing out of the imagination of southwestern cowboys during America’s westward expansion, Pecos Bill personifies the frontier virtues of courage, strength, and humor. The mythical folk hero, first written about in 1917 by Edward O’Reilly, is said to have been based on tales told by range hands at the end of a long day of tending cattle and is in the same spirit of other “Big” characters like Paul Bunyan or John Henry. |
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3/15/2023 Callie Bassett honoring St. Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. |
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3/8/2023 Kiley Bentley as King Kamehameha I A great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Kamehameha I was destined for greatness from birth. Hawaiian legend prophesized that a light in the sky with feathers like a bird would signal the birth of a great chief. |
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3/1/2023 Aislinn Bettridge as Miss Mona Stangly (Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). Mona Stangley – a “madam” or the owner of the “House,” presiding it over by rigid behavior rules both for the girls and their clients. She is charming, sweet, and well-known due to generous donations to political campaigns and local charity (establishing a new swimming pool, a hospital, and others). |
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2/22/2023 Troy Houston as Sinbad Sinbad was a fictional sailor and adventurer living in Basrah (modern day Iraq) during the Islamic Golden Age (Abbasid Caliphate). He is mostly known from stories of Arabic origin, more specifically the famous account of his fictional travels found in some editions of the 1001 Nights. Sinbad is brave, cunning, and resourceful. |
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2/15/2023 Shanni Millett as Ursula. Ursula is a very dark and wicked villain. Despite this, she has a large sense of humor. She is very manipulative. Ursula puts her henchman Flotsam and Jetsam before anything and everyone else. Ursula treats the eels like kids and refers to them as "babies" or "poopsies." |
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2/8/2023 Nathan Heyborne as Joe (Some Like it Hot). After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry, improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida. |
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2/1/2023 Jill Decker as Delores Dolores Jane Umbridge was a half-blood witch and a British Ministry of Magic bureaucrat who served as Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic. Her time at Hogwarts was characterized by her cruelty and abusive punishments against students. |
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1/25/2023 Ryan Craig as Waldo "Where's Waldo?" is a British series of children's puzzle books created by English illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a given location. |
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1/17/2023 LeeAnn Adams as Mary Poppins. Jane and Michael Banks's new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. She is practically perfect in every way and always means what she says. |
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1/11/2023 Nation Ginger Day Celebration January 12th. Model: Jill Shirts. Red hair has always been unique and striking to all of us. While many redheads are unfortunately subject to jokes and mockery, we all love their fiery tresses. Red hair occurs naturally in only 2% of the population. |
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1/5/2023 January 4 is National Spaghetti Day. Model Daniel Orgeta, graduated culinary school in 2017 and is currently the Chef at the Northfield Cafe, located inside the Cedar City Hospital. Click here for all images of Daniel Ortega (National Spaghetti Day). |
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