painting. Most all the baby foals are born in the spring and summer. I was fascinated with his one icy blue eye. There are about nine Foals in the series so for, spanning the last five year. Red Roses – Marta L. Suarez Marta, was born in Havana, Cuba and was exiled to the USA after the communist revolution. Since her early years, Marta always had a passion for painting. After graduating from an Interior Decorating and Design School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Marta put her career on hold to become a full-time “Mom” of three. Marta decided to return to her love and passion of painting when her youngest child left to college. Ever since, she has taken many workshops from very well-known artist . Her work is held in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.
Cotton Gin, Rockmart -Susan Duke Waters Susan Duke Waters was born and raised in Bath, England, but for many years has called Rockmart Georgia, home. She uses a variety of media, including oil, watercolor acrylic and pastel, as well as clay and paper mâché, and works both in studio and on location. She enjoys the progression of an idea to finished artwork, the restless process of creating and the sense of calm while working, and the perfectly placed brush mark. Her goal; a painting composed of nothing but these strokes. Artist Susan Duke Waters: I was born and raised in Bath, England, and live in Rockmart Georgia. While enjoying a variety media, my current emphasis is to paint-on-location using oils. The paintings displayed in the Downtown Gallery are examples of this. The Cotton Gin, is in down-town Rockmart and though re-purposed, still a work place. The Weeds Are Winning, was painted in my garden, where painting often takes precedence over yard work!
The Last Buffalo – Jerry Wilson “The Last Buffalo” was inspired by a visit to Yellowstone National Park and learning about the near extinction of buffalo and their efforts to revive the population. There is a symbiotic dependency between grazers and grasslands and the buffalo in this painting could have been the last one. Thankfully, today’s conservation efforts in Yellowstone have brought the buffalo back from near extinction and grasslands thrive again! Jerry Wilson is a self-taught artist from Cleveland, Tennessee, skilled at drawing in mixed mediums and painting with acrylics on canvas, wood and other surfaces. He found his passion for art at a very early age and credits his high school art teachers for instilling the basic fundamentals that he utilizes in his works. He also teaches private classes and diligently imparts those principles to his students. He is deeply inspired by such western artists as Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and Howard Terpning to name a few. He feels privileged to be a BAG member.
Little Brown Jug – Lana Smyer About \"Little Brown Jug\" This still life I set up because I am drawn to antique jugs. It had been one of my mother's. I picked the Chinese Fringe Flower, it is a pretty pink and was always my mother's favorite color. When I lit the still life I saw this lovely blue on the jug which gave it a wonderful pop of color. I began working in graphite in 2005 . In 2009 I wanted to begin working with soft pastels. The richness of the pure pigment drew me in and with drawing in graphite I felt it was a natural fit for me. I've always worked with my hands. It was love the first time I held a pastel.
The Weeds Are Winning -Susan Duke Waters Artist Susan Duke Waters: I was born and raised in Bath, England, and live in Rockmart Georgia. While enjoying a variety media, my current emphasis is to paint-on-location using oils. The paintings displayed in the Downtown Gallery are examples of this. The Weeds Are Winning, was painted in my garden, where painting often takes precedence over yard work!
Cheyenne Scout -Hubert Wackermann Born in Sollingen, West Germany in 1945. After his studies at the Art Academy of Dusseldorf Mr., Wackermann immigrated into Canada in 1976. While still an art student in Germany, traveled to many different Indian nations as part of his studies. It was a family from the Cree Nation who sponsored his immigration into Canada. Mr. Wackermann lived among the Iroquois Indians observing and researching their way of life. In1980 he then immigrated into the United States where he continues his work. Hubert Wackermann recreates the nomadic life of those native to North America. His particular attention to detail gives the viewer a timeless vision of man’s struggle for survival against the elements. His paintings reflect the harmony and toil the native people encountered among the ever-changing hues of nature. Hubert Wackermann’s work reflects the most innate passions of humanity, the will to sustain and triumph over hardship.
Moonstruck – Nikki Davidson “Moon Struck”, oil on canvas We live on a ranch in Dallas Ga. Our home is on a hill overlooking a beautiful valley. This painting was painted from my porch just after a rainstorm. When the painting turned out so dark I was Struck how like a nocturn it was. Thus I added the moon, Moon Struck. Nikki Davidson grew up in Newport Beach California where she received a teaching credential in Fine Art. Her early successful works were of the Ca. coast line with its thundering surf and its beautiful landscapes. Nikki taught drawing, painting and portraiture through the Ca. Community College system. Nikki and her family moved to Georgia 17 years ago and is currently teaching and working out of her Thunder Ridge Studio in Dallas Ga. You can see more of her work at Nikkisartstudio.com Associations: Past President of the Artist Guild of N.W. Ga. Member of the Booth Artist Guild American Women Artists Member of the Oil Painters of America.
Koala – Cindy Billingsley A lot of my art evolves around the conservation and bringing awareness to endangered animals. All the animals I paint or sculpt I research first hand, to learn their movements, personality etc... This Koala was so peacefully sleeping the day I saw it. I wanted to capture that peace, the softness of a Koala’s fur in this painting. Cindy is a nationally known Sculptor and Painter who lives in Tennessee. Cindy’s artwork evolves around social issues, like her mother’s journey through Alzheimer’s, and Wildlife. Part of her Art is about endangered animals and their plight. She started painting when she was 12 and started sculpting in her 20’s. To her painting and sculpting are like talking in two different languages- and she is accomplished in both. Her art is in series, and she works on a couple of different series throughout a year. Working recently on a series of generations of Paint Horse Foals, and a series on Endangered Wildlife. Cindy’s art is in private collection and she has shown nationally and internationally.
The Art Critic – Aaron Tatum As a trained engineer, close and detailed observation is the process I attempt to bring to each of my sculptures. The challenge is to see beyond the obvious in order to capture the uniqueness of each of my subjects. Some of my subjects are elegant and beautiful, and some are unique and interesting. I strive to inspire those that view my work to discover beauty in places that are uncommon and not so obvious. It is my goal to celebrate the human form in all its scale, impact, and eccentricity while provoking a new and unexplored image.
One Little Kiss - Peri Alpin I was a Realtor for many years and enjoyed it but never as much as I am enjoying photography and working with clay! I have taken a few sculpture classes and keep trying new things but I am really just self-taught. I was born in Massachusetts, lived in California for many years. We lived in Hawaii for 4 years before coming to Georgia where the Booth Museum inspired me to become more creative and learn more about photography and sculpture.
Eddie Heinzelman – Susan Gore Gardner Southern born and raised, Susan Gore Gardner grew up hearing Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll. A lifelong love of drawing became a profession upon graduation from Kennesaw State University in 1980 as Susan embarked on a career as a wildlife artist. Fast forward to 1990 when the artist encountered the medium of pastels and began creating distinctively Southern landscapes and still lifes. During a personally challenging chapter in her life, the artist found the blessing of comfort, encouragement and creative inspiration in music. A visual fascination with the musicians and instruments bloomed and Susan found her life’s work: capturing on paper the essence of the musicians, that moment they are ‘in the groove’, illuminated by the striking colors of stage lights. Susan’s devotion to portraying the instruments with affection and accuracy is appreciated by players and listeners alike. She frequents guitar shops and museums as she researches the instruments for future portraits. A connection has been made with an entire new group of people who relate to Susan’s artwork because of the musical subjects. A statement from the artist: “You’ve been there… The house lights dim, stage lights brighten, and the touch of fingers to strings coaxes tone, rhythm and soul that connect with the heart of the listener… a singer and song unite to express feelings that everyone recognizes as their own. Connections are made. Spirits are lifted. And for a moment in time we know we’re not alone on this long road.” Susan’s musician portraits have provoked many smiles, initiated wonderful music-oriented conversations and garnered numerous awards. She photographed her first live concert in 1992 and since then has produced an ongoing series of musician portraits based on her own concert experiences. This series of musician portraits has been featured in several solo art shows in Georgia, including ‘Blues to Bluegrass’ at the Harris Art Center in Calhoun, ‘Behind the MUSICians – Susan Gore Gardner’ solo exhibition of musician portraits at Gallery 4463 in Acworth, \"Susan Gore Gardner- A Retrospective Exhibit Celebrating 35 Years in Art\" solo exhibition at the Dallas Courthouse Gallery in Dallas, and \"From Rock to Bluegrass: Musician Portraits\" a solo exhibit at the Carrollton Cultural Art Center in Carrollton.
Sheila Giddens began her art in earnest by studying the Yamazaki Technique of Japanese Rice Paper Collage under Mr. Yamazaki's daughter, Ruriko, during the early 1980's. She moved to Atlanta in 1989, continuing to perfect the rice paper collages. In 1992, she expanded upon this form with another Japanese technique of art for making hand-built pottery and jewelry. This form of art is known as \"Raku\". She studied the Raku art form with Karen Beswick and later clay sculpture with Kelly Thames. She has since extended her art work into colored pencils, studying under Joe Belt, Vera Curnow, Meredith Rambo and Janie Gildow. Most of her art involves some form of wildlife which was introduced early in her life by her father. In my backyard was a very snarly tree with a big knot hole. I decided to do this tree in Japanese rice paper collage and added cherry blossoms to make it real to me. Dogwood Tree – Sheila Giddens
The Spring/Summer Show can be seen at the Downtown Gallery At 13 North Wall Street Cartersville, GA 30120 until September 2019. If you have questions please call: Melissa Tanner at 770-387-4330
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