Holiday Party 12/14/17
Thank you Martha Sims for organizing the Holiday Party and also those who helped set up: Joan McDonald, Dona Price, Lou Huppke, Ingrid Bolton, Nancy Rhodes, Nancy Hunt and Donna and Bob Richardson. It was a special time for all of us! For a few hours we set aside our agendas and enjoyed the company of one another. The mixed media project was a fun way to get back into our child like creativity. Thank you Carol Reidy for the idea and Eric Carle for the inspirations. Lou Huppke took the finished projects to the Gateway Center in Gainesville, and they were very appreciative
November 16th GAL Program with
Dr. John Hemmer and his wife Jane Hemmer
What a blessing it was for Dr John and Jane Hemmer speak at our GAL meeting last week.
Jane explained her process of creating bronze, plaster and clay sculptures. She also brought in a 2,000 year old skull where she did forensic facial reconstruction of the face of an individual from their skeletal remains. Jane explained that skulls can be divided into 4 main human races, and said she would be happy to bring samples to one of our future meetings. Dr John brought numerous samples of his exquisite bowls and vases created with a woodturning lathe. Most of the wood he uses comes from their farm, White Sulphur Properties, where they raise Belted Galloway Cattle “Oreo” cows originating from Scotland.Thank you, Dr John and Jane, for generously sharing your time and talents with the group. Everyone enjoyed seeing your work. Thank you, Bob Richardson for posting pictures on the GAL FB page.
Contact information for Jane: hemmerjr@gmail.com www.ForensicAndFineArtOfGeorgia.com
White Sulphur Properties http://whitesulphurbelties.com
Phone: 770-722-2768
Jane explained her process of creating bronze, plaster and clay sculptures. She also brought in a 2,000 year old skull where she did forensic facial reconstruction of the face of an individual from their skeletal remains. Jane explained that skulls can be divided into 4 main human races, and said she would be happy to bring samples to one of our future meetings. Dr John brought numerous samples of his exquisite bowls and vases created with a woodturning lathe. Most of the wood he uses comes from their farm, White Sulphur Properties, where they raise Belted Galloway Cattle “Oreo” cows originating from Scotland.Thank you, Dr John and Jane, for generously sharing your time and talents with the group. Everyone enjoyed seeing your work. Thank you, Bob Richardson for posting pictures on the GAL FB page.
Contact information for Jane: hemmerjr@gmail.com www.ForensicAndFineArtOfGeorgia.com
White Sulphur Properties http://whitesulphurbelties.com
Phone: 770-722-2768
GAL Program Presenter Debra Barnhart 10/10/17
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Debra's travels and education have contributed much to her development as an artist. According to Barnhart, her purpose as an artist “is to make the viewer experience what is magical and spiritual about life and being human. I want to inspire a sense of awe and fascination.”
Debra’s presentation will focus on how she composes her digital artworks and will be placing special emphasis on her recent trip to Africa. Debra is a full time artist living in Duluth, Georgia, Barnhart’s home away from home is her studio at Tannery Row Artist Colony in Buford, Georgia. Barnhart was born in Plainfield, New Jersey and spent most of her life living in New Jersey until she and her husband moved to Georgia in 2001. A large part of Barnhart’s adult life in the north was spent working in the advertising industry in New York City; she was a media buyer for three different advertising agencies in Manhattan and an account executive at two magazines over a 16-year period. Her last position in New York was as an account executive at Art and Antiques Magazine. In 1999 she earned of Master of Arts in Fine Arts from Montclair State University. Over the last year Barnhart has been working on a digital print series entitled “Myth, Legend and Religion.” Each artwork consists of a photograph of a statue layered over a photographed or scanned background that she creates by coating old National Geographic magazines with a cleaning solvent, Citrasolv. The Citrasolv “melts” often have beautiful textures and painterly effects. Many of the prints in this series utilize photos the artist took in Europe and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Several are composed of photos of my own sculpture. In September, 2017 Barnhart traveled to South Africa on a photo safari where she took over 1,000 photos. Contact dbarnhartsmith@gmail.com Visit my studio by appointment at Tannery Row Artist Colony 554 West Main St., Buford, Georgia. https://www.debrabarnhartfineart.com |
          
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ANITA ELDER GAL Presenter 10/21/17
We had a packed house last week at the GAL meeting. Anita Elder gave a wonderful oil painting demonstration, and gave us great ideas on how to create a better painting. Anita uses a grey toned sketchbook to work out the composition and uses a light and dark charcoal pencil to get her values. She suggested using a limited pallet to keep the harmony of your colors: Alizarin Crimson, Cad. Medium Red Light, Cad Medium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, and Colbalt Blue, Transparent Red Oxide, and Veridian. Anita uses a plein air set up from Artwork Essentials: http://www.artworkessentials.com. She does an underpainting using ultramarine blue and transparent red oxide mixed with Gamblin Galkyd. Her favorite brushes are Rosemary #4, 6, 8 and 10. Anita is a thorough, organized teacher and a very accomplished artist. If you are interested in taking lessons, following is her contact information. Thank you Anita!
Art Loft by Anita Elder Phone: 706-429-6008 aelder1@windstream.net
405 Elder Ridge
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Art Loft by Anita Elder Phone: 706-429-6008 aelder1@windstream.net
405 Elder Ridge
Dahlonega, GA 30533
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NANCY NOWAK Judge and Presenter 8/17/17
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Nancy Nowak, PSA, IAPS-MC
She is a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies, a Signature Member of Pastel Society of America, and a Member of Excellence in the Southeastern Pastel Society. Originally from New Jersey, Nancy now resides in the Atlanta, GA area with her husband Don and dog Beaux. When not painting or working, you can often find her at the golf course or curled up reading a good book. Contact information: http://nancynowak.com/ 2017nancy@nancynowak.com Just a few of her recent accomplishments: 2017 4th IAPS Master Circle Juried Exhibition 2017 Pastel Journal Top 100 – landscape 2017 American Impressionist Society Juried Small Works Exhibition 2016 Southeastern Pastel Society International Exhibition- 3rd Place 2016 American Impressionist Society Juried Exhibition 2016 Pastel Journal Top 100 – 1st Place – landscape 2016 UArt 2016 Online Juried Show -Terry Ludwig Award |
Tuscan Dream – Fourth IAPS Master Circle Exhibition
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JULY 20, 2017 Program with Patricia Fabian
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Patricia Fabian gave us many pearls of wisdom during her laid back presentation. She knows how to how fun! Some of her tips included using masonite boards bought at home depot, they will cut them for you, and then applying Kilz with a 2” roller. She “Allow mistakes to happen, it will take you to the next level”. Patricia recommended two books:
Year of Yes, How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person By Shonda Rhimes, and Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon During her presentation, Patricia asked different groups to become our models while we sketched them…some were partying (Alyce Black was in this group), sad, confused, and those who had been on hold with the cable company. It was very entertaining and with a 2 minute time limit it stretched all of us. She stressed that we need to allow mistakes to happen, letting it take us to the next level, proving you can experiment and come up with something unique. One of her experiences she shared was during a Sketch Club meeting where the model didn’t show up and someone filled in, not particularly excited about modeling for the group. At first she was disappointed, but remember there is something beautiful in everything, every person, every situation so she stopped her negative thinking and started to draw, and then the person became a mystery. “ Brenau University used the painting from this session on the cover of their brochure. “My Blue Heart” Life isn’t perfect, leave some of the underpainting showing, less is more!” "Painting is a journey. I never assume to have the answers before I start but rather wait for the suggestion that comes in the process of painting the work. I find more with less and I find peace with stepping outside of the box and listening to what comes next." Patricia will be teaching “Contemporary Figure Painting” at The Quinlan, 9/18-10/9. info@qvac.org |
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June 15, 2017 Program with Adrienne Kinsey
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Adrienne Forshner Kinsey manipulates acrylic to mimic other materials, such as glass, concrete, and wax, and even molds it by hand into sculptural forms. She incorporates other mediums and materials with acrylic to create unique textures and dimension. "I choose to work abstractly, on multiple paintings at once, because it enhances my own creativity and imagination. I'll often rework a painting two or three times because I love the layers of shapes and colors underneath." Originally from Dalton, Georgia, Adrienne received eleven years of formal education in the arts, including graduation from the North Carolina School of the Arts, a BA in Studio Art from Florida State University, and a BFA with a concentration in Interior Design from the University of Georgia. When she is not creating, Adrienne offers both group classes and private art lessons in her Tannery Row Studio. The Tannery Row Artist Colony is housed in a 120 year old former leather factory in historic downtown Buford, Georgia.
Tannery Row Artist Colony 554 W. Main Street, Buford, GA 30518 , Studio: #108 Email: art@afkinsey.com Website: afkinsey.com |
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May 18, 2017 Program with Michael McDougal
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For his demonstration, Michael shared with the the attendees how he painted the "Three Ducks" painting. He likes to take photographs of scenery with his camera and then display the photos on my large monitor in my art studio for reference. Also attached the portrait that was completed for the hospice patient in which the family shared a favorite photo of their loved one.
"I became interested in art and drawing at an early age while in grammar school. I lost my love for drawing when baseball became my passion but when I enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War I discovered painting by numbers. Then, I quickly discarded the number paintings and started painting on my own. In 1957 I was discharged from the Navy and applied to the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. I was surprised when they accepted me and I began school in hopes to become a commercial artist. I spent seven years developing my art business and then in 1970 my brother Dan joined me to form McDougall Associates, Inc.. Our business developed into a full service advertising and marketing agency and grew to become the 6th largest advertising agency in New England. In December of 1999 we sold our business to a large New York agency and my brother and I retired. With my new found free time I again began focusing on drawing and painting. It is fun to share my artwork with others and I have been encouraged to continue painting after receiving numerous awards throughout the years." Michael McDougal |
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April 20, 2017 Program with Ann Zawacki
Georgia Art League meeting and workshop with Ann Zawacki today at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Award winning artist, Ann Zawacki, provided a hands-on mixed media collage demonstration. Participants were able to practice along with her. All supplies were included. Ann has won numerous awards, including Best in Show in the recent Brenau "Nostalgia" Exhibit and an Award of Excellence in the Spring GAL Show. She is also active in the Hoschtion Heritage Art Council and OCAF art groups. "Life is a journey, not a destination, and I am still on my journey." Ann Zawacki |
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March 16th - Spring Exhibition & Program Judy Canonico
Theme: Environment
Theme: Environment
February 16th Program, Noon, Travis Massey, Presenter
Travis will be speaking on the following: Strategy on matting and framing, Photographing art work,
Elements that are needed for successful art, and his approach to creating photographic art.
Travis will be speaking on the following: Strategy on matting and framing, Photographing art work,
Elements that are needed for successful art, and his approach to creating photographic art.
February 9 - March 16th Exhibition at Brenau’s President’s Gallery,
Theme - Nostalgia
Theme - Nostalgia
January 19th Exhibition & Program Abner Cope
Theme: International Origins
Drop off: Tuesday, 1/17 from 11am-1pm, also pick up artwork from Winter Exhibit
Theme: International Origins
Drop off: Tuesday, 1/17 from 11am-1pm, also pick up artwork from Winter Exhibit
11/17 - PROGRAM: JUDY CANONICO will be hosting our 11/17 meeting and offering gentle critiques of your artwork. Please bring in 1 - 2 pieces that you are having trouble and would like a helpful, gentle critique. We will have and an informal meeting where members will have an opportunity to socialize and greet our new members. Coffee and snacks provided. Thank you Judy.
10/20 - FALL EXHIBITION & PROGRAM
Judith Surowiec: Program
Everyone had a fantastic time at the meeting Thursday. Thank you Judith!
Judith Surowiec grew up in Buffalo,NY. Inspired by her creative mother and the work of Charles Burchfield, she studied art at SUNY and graduated with a degree in Art Education. Judith and her family moved from state to state affording her the opportunity to meet new artists and become involved with the arts of each community. During one move to Atlanta, she began studying with Joseph Perrin. Her work made a dramatic change as it exploded with color. This class gave her courage to take risks.“Beginning painters usually have a preconceived idea of how their painting should come out and reject any strange lines and colors that may appear on their canvas. It is only when you accept the weird that you are being creative and the inner self comes out. Weird brings freedom. Weird is wonderful … be not afraid.”
Tannery Row Artist Colony, 554 W. Main Street, Buford, GA 30518, Studio: #91
Email: Judith.fineart@yahoo.com
Website: judithfineart.com
Judith Surowiec: Program
Everyone had a fantastic time at the meeting Thursday. Thank you Judith!
Judith Surowiec grew up in Buffalo,NY. Inspired by her creative mother and the work of Charles Burchfield, she studied art at SUNY and graduated with a degree in Art Education. Judith and her family moved from state to state affording her the opportunity to meet new artists and become involved with the arts of each community. During one move to Atlanta, she began studying with Joseph Perrin. Her work made a dramatic change as it exploded with color. This class gave her courage to take risks.“Beginning painters usually have a preconceived idea of how their painting should come out and reject any strange lines and colors that may appear on their canvas. It is only when you accept the weird that you are being creative and the inner self comes out. Weird brings freedom. Weird is wonderful … be not afraid.”
Tannery Row Artist Colony, 554 W. Main Street, Buford, GA 30518, Studio: #91
Email: Judith.fineart@yahoo.com
Website: judithfineart.com
9/15/16 - PROGRAM: SARA ALYN OAKLEY
Excellent presentation and demonstration by Sara Alyn Oakley today. Sara demonstrated many of her techniques using Fluid Acrylic as a medium. There were over thirty artists attending the presentation. Sara is a professional artist and arts' advocate, with nearly 45 years experience from illustration through design, fine art, art instruction in several media and in arts promotion and organization. "I have either launched or conspired in the launch of art leagues, galleries, art auctions and festivals, art schools and group studios. In the fall of 2015, I left 4 art businesses in the hands of long time students and partners, and relocated to Gainesville".
See more of Sara’s work at: http://saraalynoakley.com/
Excellent presentation and demonstration by Sara Alyn Oakley today. Sara demonstrated many of her techniques using Fluid Acrylic as a medium. There were over thirty artists attending the presentation. Sara is a professional artist and arts' advocate, with nearly 45 years experience from illustration through design, fine art, art instruction in several media and in arts promotion and organization. "I have either launched or conspired in the launch of art leagues, galleries, art auctions and festivals, art schools and group studios. In the fall of 2015, I left 4 art businesses in the hands of long time students and partners, and relocated to Gainesville".
See more of Sara’s work at: http://saraalynoakley.com/
8/11 - SUMMER EXHIBIT: Jim Chapman "No Theme, Your Best Work"
Jim Chapman's artwork has been exhibited in such sites as Art Aqua Miami, Ernest G. Welch Gallery, the Granite Room, Texas Tech University, The Quinlan Visual Arts Center and the National Watercolor Society. His artwork has been featured in International Artist magazine, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic and Georgia Trend. His illustration work has been presented at venues such as Museum Victoria in Melborne, Australia and The Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg. He has taught art at Brenau University, University of North Georgia, University of Georgia and at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he earned an MFA in Studio Art in 2012. www.jimchapmanarts.com |
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7/21/16 Demonstration by Claudia Wilburn
We had over 40 people in attendance! There were many new members and some of our long time members like Rosemary Dodd and Michael Melson joined us. It was great seeing everyone, and we missed those who could not make it.
Claudia Wilburn demonstrated image transfer techniques and she brought supplies so we could get some hands-on experience.
Much of Claudia’s artwork is based on memories of emotions and circumstances she has experienced. She uses her own photographs, sketchbooks, writings and found text. She said most of her work has been “autobiographical" and has found a spiritual experience that allows her to work through sensitive emotions with a variety of memories. Her grandfather was a minister, and some parts of his sermons are in her work.
Claudia gave us great tips on how to transfer images using ordinary hand sanitizer with an ink jet printer and decal papers. http://claudiawilburn.tumblr.com/post/32682959862/image-transfers-made-with-ink-jet-prints-and-hand Thank you Claudia!
Thank you to those who helped with the meeting: Joan McDonald, Susan Gwaltney and Martha Sims - and all those who helped clean up after the meeting. We appreciate our volunteers!
Claudia Wilburn demonstrated image transfer techniques and she brought supplies so we could get some hands-on experience.
Much of Claudia’s artwork is based on memories of emotions and circumstances she has experienced. She uses her own photographs, sketchbooks, writings and found text. She said most of her work has been “autobiographical" and has found a spiritual experience that allows her to work through sensitive emotions with a variety of memories. Her grandfather was a minister, and some parts of his sermons are in her work.
Claudia gave us great tips on how to transfer images using ordinary hand sanitizer with an ink jet printer and decal papers. http://claudiawilburn.tumblr.com/post/32682959862/image-transfers-made-with-ink-jet-prints-and-hand Thank you Claudia!
Thank you to those who helped with the meeting: Joan McDonald, Susan Gwaltney and Martha Sims - and all those who helped clean up after the meeting. We appreciate our volunteers!
6/16 - PROGRAM (Upstairs at the Quinlan): Debra Nadelhoffer
Debra Nadelhoffer was president of Southeastern Pastel Society for 7 years. Painting plein air offered an opportunity to paint in oils outside, reserving her pastels for studio work. Most recently, she has had a painting accepted into the American Impressionist Society 16th National Exhibition and one into the American Women Artists 2015 National Juried Exhibition. She was invited to participate in the 2015 Door County Plein Air Festival, was an exhibiting artist at Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston, SC in 2014, 2015 and will be returning in 2016. She was awarded the AIR in Acadia National Park in 2012 and painted in the park for 2 weeks in the fall. She is currently a member of American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, American Society of Marine Artists, American Women Artists, a signature member of Women Painters of the Southeast, and a signature member of Southeastern Pastel Society. She teaches weekly classes at Chastain Art Center and conducts her own workshops a few times a year locally and along the coast.
Debra Nadelhoffer was president of Southeastern Pastel Society for 7 years. Painting plein air offered an opportunity to paint in oils outside, reserving her pastels for studio work. Most recently, she has had a painting accepted into the American Impressionist Society 16th National Exhibition and one into the American Women Artists 2015 National Juried Exhibition. She was invited to participate in the 2015 Door County Plein Air Festival, was an exhibiting artist at Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston, SC in 2014, 2015 and will be returning in 2016. She was awarded the AIR in Acadia National Park in 2012 and painted in the park for 2 weeks in the fall. She is currently a member of American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, American Society of Marine Artists, American Women Artists, a signature member of Women Painters of the Southeast, and a signature member of Southeastern Pastel Society. She teaches weekly classes at Chastain Art Center and conducts her own workshops a few times a year locally and along the coast.
5/19 - PROGRAM Noon Presented by:
Linda Griffiths
Linda Griffiths is dedicating her time and energy developing artistic ideas during the second half of her life. A college degree prepared her for a career but it wasn't until later that she would recognize her creativity and develop it. Inspired by travel,other artists, and historical places Linda photographed, sketched, and used watercolors to record the emotional response of visuals she experienced. Wanting to learn more she received instruction from watercolorist Gail Novak . The watercolor journey began!
Linda participated in workshops with Judy Wagner, Tony Couch, Eric Weigart and Ann Templeton. She was a GWS board member and assisted judges with NWS shows in Georgia. Using all the accumulated knowledge of basic watercolor with design and composition principles she gained both experience plus confidence.
She began to recognize the art of painting as an evolving skill, challenging herself with many subjects using various techniques and more mediums.
Linda aspires to share her journey in life through paint mediums. Figuring out how to express a vision by using pigment on paper, canvas, or board is a passion........one she wants the viewer to enjoy!
Linda Griffiths
Linda Griffiths is dedicating her time and energy developing artistic ideas during the second half of her life. A college degree prepared her for a career but it wasn't until later that she would recognize her creativity and develop it. Inspired by travel,other artists, and historical places Linda photographed, sketched, and used watercolors to record the emotional response of visuals she experienced. Wanting to learn more she received instruction from watercolorist Gail Novak . The watercolor journey began!
Linda participated in workshops with Judy Wagner, Tony Couch, Eric Weigart and Ann Templeton. She was a GWS board member and assisted judges with NWS shows in Georgia. Using all the accumulated knowledge of basic watercolor with design and composition principles she gained both experience plus confidence.
She began to recognize the art of painting as an evolving skill, challenging herself with many subjects using various techniques and more mediums.
Linda aspires to share her journey in life through paint mediums. Figuring out how to express a vision by using pigment on paper, canvas, or board is a passion........one she wants the viewer to enjoy!
APRIL 21ST - PROGRAM: Keith Burgess
Keith Burgess is an accomplished fine artist, working primarily in oil. He has received awards, numerous commissions, many one-man gallery shows, and also teaches. His work is widely collected.
He began drawing as a child and painting as a teenager but his formal art education began at Valdosta State University and continued at Georgia Southwestern State University where he earned a B.A. Degree. After college he began a long career as a graphic artist/illustrator for a major publishing corporation in Atlanta. Though he set aside painting during the early part of his corporate tenure, the urge to paint again lead him to pursue a fine art career on a serious level in the early 1990's. He then began studying with some of the Nation's top artists, attending classes and workshops in his spare time. In 2003 he left the corporate world to become a full time painter and now resides in the Georgia mountain town of Hiawassee on beautiful Lake Chatuge and continues to fulfill his passion for painting.
Keith is a Signature Member of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild.
Keith Burgess is an accomplished fine artist, working primarily in oil. He has received awards, numerous commissions, many one-man gallery shows, and also teaches. His work is widely collected.
He began drawing as a child and painting as a teenager but his formal art education began at Valdosta State University and continued at Georgia Southwestern State University where he earned a B.A. Degree. After college he began a long career as a graphic artist/illustrator for a major publishing corporation in Atlanta. Though he set aside painting during the early part of his corporate tenure, the urge to paint again lead him to pursue a fine art career on a serious level in the early 1990's. He then began studying with some of the Nation's top artists, attending classes and workshops in his spare time. In 2003 he left the corporate world to become a full time painter and now resides in the Georgia mountain town of Hiawassee on beautiful Lake Chatuge and continues to fulfill his passion for painting.
Keith is a Signature Member of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild.
3/17 - SPRING EXHIBIT: "Riding the Wind"
Nancy Ackerman, Judge and Program
Nancy Ackerman began painting in the early 80’s, taking several acrylic folk art classes. Later she operated a home based gift basket design business for several years while managing a full time job and raising her son and daughter. After her children were grown she retired from a 30 year career with the State of Georgia.
In 2010 Nancy began painting again taking weekly classes from Debbie Harris. She moved to Northeast Georgia and landed in an entire community of talented artists, and became involved with the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, first as a member volunteer and then began taking classes.
Over the years she has worked in oils, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pottery, fused glass, and jewelry making. Nancy uses the palette knife primarily in many of her paintings which are filled with vibrant colors. One of her paintings was selected as the cover image of the 2014 issue of “The Scoop Magazine”, a White County News publications. Nancy was the featured artistic the 2014 Holiday Exhibit at the Helen Gallery and was the featured artist February of this year at Habersham Community Theater in Clarksville, Georgia. Her work is currently on display in the galleries at Sautee Nacoochee Center, inSide-Out Sautee, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, and in many private collections.
Nancy is an active member of the Arts Center serving as past Vice President, and is currently the Board President. She is a member of the Sautee Nacoochee Center, HAHC Painter’s Guild, Chattahoochee United Methodist Church, President of the CUMC Women’s Group, and the Georgia State Patrol Retirees Association
Nancy resides in Helen with her husband, Rick. “I believe we are given opportunities each day for personal growth whether it is through sharing, teaching, volunteering, listening, or more. We impact the lives of others when we make time to interact, showing kindness, love and compassion.”
Nancy Ackerman, Judge and Program
Nancy Ackerman began painting in the early 80’s, taking several acrylic folk art classes. Later she operated a home based gift basket design business for several years while managing a full time job and raising her son and daughter. After her children were grown she retired from a 30 year career with the State of Georgia.
In 2010 Nancy began painting again taking weekly classes from Debbie Harris. She moved to Northeast Georgia and landed in an entire community of talented artists, and became involved with the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, first as a member volunteer and then began taking classes.
Over the years she has worked in oils, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pottery, fused glass, and jewelry making. Nancy uses the palette knife primarily in many of her paintings which are filled with vibrant colors. One of her paintings was selected as the cover image of the 2014 issue of “The Scoop Magazine”, a White County News publications. Nancy was the featured artistic the 2014 Holiday Exhibit at the Helen Gallery and was the featured artist February of this year at Habersham Community Theater in Clarksville, Georgia. Her work is currently on display in the galleries at Sautee Nacoochee Center, inSide-Out Sautee, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, and in many private collections.
Nancy is an active member of the Arts Center serving as past Vice President, and is currently the Board President. She is a member of the Sautee Nacoochee Center, HAHC Painter’s Guild, Chattahoochee United Methodist Church, President of the CUMC Women’s Group, and the Georgia State Patrol Retirees Association
Nancy resides in Helen with her husband, Rick. “I believe we are given opportunities each day for personal growth whether it is through sharing, teaching, volunteering, listening, or more. We impact the lives of others when we make time to interact, showing kindness, love and compassion.”
"Bunk House Bouquet" by Amanda Lovett
2/18 - PROGRAM: Amanda Lovett
Amanda Lovett was born in 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia, and has spent her life in beautiful north Georgia. She attended college at the Atlanta Portfolio Center where she studied art direction, graphic design, photography and illustration. After graduation, she joined the advertising firm of McDonald and Little in Atlanta, serving as Art Director, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, Simmons Beautyrest and Wachovia Bank. After leaving McDonald and Little, she founded Image Impact, a full service-advertising agency specializing in print advertising and brand development.Currently represented by Galleries in the Southeast, Park City Utah and Jackson Hole Wyoming, her work has been accepted into National Oil Painters of America, Paint America National show and Greenwich SmallWorks National show in which she was chosen for the top 40 and granted a publishing contract 2 years in a row. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Booth Western Art Museums Art Guild, and is frequently ask to give demonstrations for area guilds and art associations.
Amanda Lovett was born in 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia, and has spent her life in beautiful north Georgia. She attended college at the Atlanta Portfolio Center where she studied art direction, graphic design, photography and illustration. After graduation, she joined the advertising firm of McDonald and Little in Atlanta, serving as Art Director, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, Simmons Beautyrest and Wachovia Bank. After leaving McDonald and Little, she founded Image Impact, a full service-advertising agency specializing in print advertising and brand development.Currently represented by Galleries in the Southeast, Park City Utah and Jackson Hole Wyoming, her work has been accepted into National Oil Painters of America, Paint America National show and Greenwich SmallWorks National show in which she was chosen for the top 40 and granted a publishing contract 2 years in a row. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Booth Western Art Museums Art Guild, and is frequently ask to give demonstrations for area guilds and art associations.
Amanda painted the picture above during the demonstration, and the finished painting is below.
JANUARY 18, 2016: WINTER EXHIBIT "Designs by Nature"
DROP OFF 1/18, 11:00 - 1:00PM, PICK UP 3/14 11:00 - 1:00PM
STEPHANIE STISSI AMATO, JUDGE
Stephanie Stissi Amato began her art education at Parsons School of Design in NYC. Along with her fine art degree she also received a degree in Graphic Design, which has given her the knowledge to create work that is both strong in concept and design. Her work is created “Alla Prima” (from life) and evokes an energy, which can only be captured by the immediacy and spontaneity of the moment.
Stephanie has participated in many national exhibitions and is a Resident Member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey and the former Coordinator of “The New Jersey Society of en Plein Air Painters” 2009-2011.
Originally from the New York/New Jersey area, she has recently relocated to Milton, Georgia. Her work can be seen at Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery, Bernardsville, NJ and Evelyn Dunn Gallery, Westfield, NJ.
DROP OFF 1/18, 11:00 - 1:00PM, PICK UP 3/14 11:00 - 1:00PM
STEPHANIE STISSI AMATO, JUDGE
Stephanie Stissi Amato began her art education at Parsons School of Design in NYC. Along with her fine art degree she also received a degree in Graphic Design, which has given her the knowledge to create work that is both strong in concept and design. Her work is created “Alla Prima” (from life) and evokes an energy, which can only be captured by the immediacy and spontaneity of the moment.
Stephanie has participated in many national exhibitions and is a Resident Member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey and the former Coordinator of “The New Jersey Society of en Plein Air Painters” 2009-2011.
Originally from the New York/New Jersey area, she has recently relocated to Milton, Georgia. Her work can be seen at Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery, Bernardsville, NJ and Evelyn Dunn Gallery, Westfield, NJ.
2015 PAST EVENTS
DECEMBER 17th: NOON, GAL MEETING, Downstairs
Holiday Party, Pot Luck Luncheon, GAL providing drinks. Please bring a dish to share. Zane and Pam Brock will provide the entertainment.
DROP OFF FOR QUINLAN'S GAL JURIED EXHIBITION NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 4
SHOW DATES: DECEMBER 10, 2015 - FEBRUARY 20, 2016
RECEPTION WILL BE HELD Thursday, December 10th from 5PM - 7PM
SHOW DATES: DECEMBER 10, 2015 - FEBRUARY 20, 2016
RECEPTION WILL BE HELD Thursday, December 10th from 5PM - 7PM
CHALLENGED CHILD & FRIENDS Address: 2360 Murphy Boulevard, Gainesville, GA 30504. Email them to Joey Tripp at trip@challengedchild.org or fax it to "770.535.0252, attention Joey Tripp. In order to display your artwork on their website, forms and artwork need to be submitted by NOVEMBER 2ND. The 2015 Festival of Trees event will have a judge from the High Museum of Art. All artwork $300 and up will be registered for one ticket to the Gala on Saturday, December 5th.
Saturday, December 5th FESTIVAL OF TREES
ALL THOSE WHO DONATED ARTWORK VALUED AT $300+ WILL BE SENT AN ON-LINE TICKET
NOVEMBER 19th: GAL Meeting, Noon, Downstairs
Meet and Greet each other at the meeting. Members have an opportunity to share information about their work, helpful techniques, or any upcoming shows/opportunities in which they are participating.
OCTOBER 27th: HIGH MUSEUM FIELD TRIP
EUROPEAN HAPSBURG ART EXHIBIT
EUROPEAN HAPSBURG ART EXHIBIT
OCTOBER 19th: 11:00 - 1:00 PM DROP OFF DATE
Exhibit “FANTASY/SCI-FI” Judge: GAIL NOVACK
Theme: Surreal, mystical realsim, or Fall Related
Please pick up art from previous show.
Exhibit “FANTASY/SCI-FI” Judge: GAIL NOVACK
Theme: Surreal, mystical realsim, or Fall Related
Please pick up art from previous show.
OCTOBER 12th - 16th (Monday - Friday): DROP OFF DATES
68th MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION
at The Quinlan Visual Arts Center.
68th MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION
at The Quinlan Visual Arts Center.
SEPTEMBER 17th: GAL Meeting, Noon, Downstairs
CELESTE McCOLLOUGH, portrait and wildlife artist will be our guest. Her work "revolves around people and nature". She will be demonstrating how to paint landscapes using oils. www.tupelostudio.com, Blog: www.TupeloStudio.Blogspot.com,
Facebook: TupeloStudio - Celeste McCollough Fine Art
CELESTE McCOLLOUGH, portrait and wildlife artist will be our guest. Her work "revolves around people and nature". She will be demonstrating how to paint landscapes using oils. www.tupelostudio.com, Blog: www.TupeloStudio.Blogspot.com,
Facebook: TupeloStudio - Celeste McCollough Fine Art
AUGUST 24th: DROP OFF DATE 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Exhibit “MAGNIUM OPUS”
AUGUST 26th: EXHIBIT 2 - 4:00 PM
Peach State Bank in Gainesville for
LINDA and MICHAEL TURNER
AUGUST 27th: GAL ARTY PARTY, 6-8:00 PM
Pot Luck Dinner downstairs at The Quinlan
EXHIBIT “MAGNUM OPUS 2015”
JUDGE: LALA STREET
Exhibit “MAGNIUM OPUS”
AUGUST 26th: EXHIBIT 2 - 4:00 PM
Peach State Bank in Gainesville for
LINDA and MICHAEL TURNER
AUGUST 27th: GAL ARTY PARTY, 6-8:00 PM
Pot Luck Dinner downstairs at The Quinlan
EXHIBIT “MAGNUM OPUS 2015”
JUDGE: LALA STREET
AUGUST 13 & 14th: DROP OFF DATE
For those accepted into the National League of American Pen Women's Exhibition "REFLECTIONS" .
JULY 16TH GAL PROGRAM: MARK REDMAN presented a program about his father, LENN REDMAN, a famous Cartoonist and Caricaturist. He brought in several of his father's artwork. Lenn Redman began his career at Chicago’s 1933 Worlds Fair and in his long and fruitful career created more than 200,000 caricatures as well as thousands of other art pieces.
JUNE 18TH GAL PROGRAM: ROBIN BIRD SMITH, 3D Artist, was our guest speaker. She brought in many of her clay pieces and explained her creative process.
MAY 28TH HOSPICE PORTRAITURE UNVEILING: Fifty GAL members participated in this event giving 55 portraits, 6 photographs, one wood carving and one clay bust to the Gainesville Hospice families. Over 200 people attended the unveiling.
MAY 21ST GAL PROGRAM: COL. ERNEST VARNER did a portrait demonstration for The Hospice Event.
APRIL 16TH GAL PROGRAM: CHRISTOPHER SHERRY did a presentation on PERSPECTIVE.
MARCH 26TH GAL PROGRAM: JOAN DARFINGER was our Judge and Speaker for our Spring Exhibition PROLOGUE OF THE EARTHLY PARADISE.
MARCH 26TH GAL PROGRAM: JOAN DARFINGER was our Judge and Speaker for our Spring Exhibition PROLOGUE OF THE EARTHLY PARADISE.
MARCH: ELACHEE NATURE CENTER EXHIBITION RAPTOR DAY
HANGING WITH THE QUINLAN show in conjunction with Tannery Row Artist Colony in Buford, Georgia.
FEBRUARY 19 TRIP TO PIEDMONT COLLEGE
JANUARY 15TH GAL PROGRAM: DIANE MIZE was our Judge and Speaker for our Winter Exhibition THE MASTER’S TOUCH. She presented a program on “Composition”.