How to be an Artist’s Model #2: the Female Perspective from Annie J. 4/10/15
Last month I interviewed Michael O., for his insight on being an artist’s model. Yesterday, I spoke with model Annie J. to get the female perspective. Annie is much sought after in the various artist ateliers and venues in Atlanta. She models at Chastain Art Center, Atlanta Artist Center, Spruill Arts Center, Roswell Visual Arts Center, privately for many area artists, and is…
CELEBRATING CORTONA Images Inspired by Italy 2/21/15
The Decatur ArtHouse 619 E College Ave, Suite E Decatur, Georgia 30030 Opening reception: Saturday, February 21, 5-7 pm. All of the selected artists have participated as students or taught in the University of Georgia’s Cortona Studies Abroad program. Our artwork reflects the influence of the ancient and beautiful village of Cortona, Italy. I have two paintings in the show: one…
Trilogy Art Show: Jan 16 * Feb 6 * Mar 6* 2015
TRILOGY ART SHOW AT Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Red Door Art Gallery & Studio has introduced an art-community-building event that doubles as a fundraiser for the children’s art program at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Defining features of the Trilogy Art Show include three themes (Body, Mind and Soul); spans over three months (January 16, February 6 and March…
Chastain Arts Center: Spring Show and Sale, May 2 – 30, 2014
The annual Spring Art Show and Sale is too much fun to miss. In fact, even if I am not an exhibitor, I always try to attend the opening reception to see all the great art and experience the camaraderie with fellow Chastain artists. We really are a community of of talented, supportive people. Some Atlanta’s finest art models are…
How to move if you’re an artist: Big paintings aren’t easy! May 25, 2013
Every artist has to deal with it sooner or later – packing their belongings for a move. For painters and drawers, moving the tools of the trade is fairly straightforward. Brushes, paints, palette knives, pencils, pastels and charcoal fit easily in a box. But if you have big paintings like I do, the very idea of moving feels overwhelming. From 1983 –…