Huntsville, Alabama
dana anderson
Untitled s Acrylic on Canvas s 20 " x 30 " Still s Acrylic on Canvas s 36 " x 24 " s $3,200.00 s Dana Anderson $1,600.00 s Dana Anderson
Dana Anderson, a 28-year-old Huntsville native and resident, is the South’s first artist with special needs to be given her own solo gallery exhibit. She made history as the first such artist in several states including an upcom - ing exhibit September through December 2021 on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue. Anderson, who has Down syn - drome and autism, is low-functioning and does not care for herself, read, write or speak. Painting has become her voice and she has been featured on local, regional and national media outlets, which has resulted in a large following with sales of more than 100 paintings in 35 states. Unlike neurotypical professional artists, Anderson’s work is her only voice, and she is prolific with more than 300 pieces in less than three years. She paints weekly at the Inside Out Studio, a local studio for adults with disabilities, where she creates museum-worthy art. She works with canvas or board to create landscape and abstract art. She often paints over her work several times before she is finished, and uses a broadly generalized brushstroke, roller or sponge, with smaller, articulate, accentuating strokes. An emerging career artist, Anderson is breaking down barriers. Her exhibit, “Beyond Barriers,” is educating the public that persons with disabilities can do amazing things if given the opportunity. www.danaandersonart.com, facebook.com/danaandersonart.huntsville
50 Nashville, Tennessee
kim barrick
Chickadees s Oil s 14 " x 11 " s $850.00 s Kim Barrick Nap s Oil s 8" x 10 " s $550.00 s Kim Barrick
Kim Barrick is as diverse and complex as the work she creates. Barrick deflects labels, challenges authority and pur - sues her passions with wonder. She describes her work as expressive impressionism, “alive with light and filled with movement.” A native of Colorado and a resident of Tennessee, Barrick claims dual citizenship maintaining homes in both states. Her artworks are held in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Recognized early as a “Top Talent” by Santa Fean Magazine, Barrick is also a sought-after instruc - tor of landscape and still life painting, and a noted wildlife artist. In 2001, Barrick founded The Chestnut Group, “ plein air painters for the land” (www.chestnutgroup.org), now widely recognized as the premier plein air /conservation art organization. Barrick was also instrumental in establishing “Wild About Colorado” Plein Air Festival supporting The Continental Divide Land Trust. www.kimbarrickstudio.com
51 Charleston, South Carolina
jennifer black
Study in White s Oil s 20 " x 20 " s $650.00 s Jennifer Black Vintage Easter 3 s Oil s 14 " x 14 " s $325.00 s Kim Barrick
Award-winning artist Jennifer Black lives and works in Charleston, S.C., where she maintains her studio overlooking the marshes of the Ashley River. This contemporary oil painter is widely recognized for her extraordinary “loose and painterly” light-filled style. Black has been drawing, designing and painting as long as she can remember. Her freelance artwork helped fund her education at Florida State University, where she received a B.A. in creative art. Since then, she has honed her skills studying with locally and nationally known artists, including Kim English, Craig Nelson, Kevin Macpherson and Scott Christensen. In 2008, Paint America’s Paint the Parks jurors named Black as a national competition finalist in the “Top 100” competition. Additionally, she won top honors in the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition with the prestigious Mayor’s Award and recently was juried in to the Oil Painters of American Easter Region show.www.lowcountrystudio.com
52 Atlanta, Georgia
gary bodner
Faces No. 2 s Acrylic with Resin s 32 " x 32 " s $1,500.00 Faces No. 3 s Acrylic with Resin s 32 " x 32 " s $1,500.00 Gary Bodner Gary Bodner
With interests in everything from architecture to art, Gary Bodner is the quintessential Renaissance man. Bodner studied architecture at Miami University of Ohio before entering Chicago Medical School. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and for the past 30 years has practiced medicine in Atlanta, specializing in obstet - rics and gynecology. Bodner began painting over 17 years ago and has studied under Phil Carpenter in classes at the Atlanta College of Art. He has partici - pated in workshops with nationally acclaimed artist Robert Johnson at Sara-Britt Arts in Tuscaloosa and also studied under Sandy Grow of Atlanta. He was the 2011 featured artist for Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. His artwork has a tremendous following throughout the Southeast, and he is represented in many fine art galleries from Atlanta to New Orleans. Bodner describes his work as strong and colorful with an expressionistic style. www.garybodner.net Faces No. 4 s Acrylic with Resin s 32 " x 32 " s $1,500.00 Gary Bodner
53 Paris, France
pascal bouterin
Fin de Journee s Oil on Board s 12 " x 12 " s $1,200.00 s Pascal Bouterin
Pascal Bouterin, a French artist who is also an accomplished jazz musician, paints primarily in oils, applied with a knife, and in pastels, with pen, ink and pencil. Bouterin’s canvases often invoke a musical quality with people resembling notes on a page. His landscapes are reminiscent of Turner, with their dreamy ethereal quality and subtle but powerful use of color. His paintings address Old World themes in a contemporary style and his abstract interpretations of international landscapes invite the viewer into an assortment of cosmopolitan or pastoral environments. Bouterin grew up in his grandfather’s house near St. Remy de Provence and his paintings are usually infused with the light and beauty of the surroundings that influenced him early on. He has an optimistic view of life, and people often comment on the calming and soothing effect of his paintings. Bouterin has made Atlanta his U.S. home and he vis - its fairly frequently due to having a very loyal clientele in Atlanta. He was the featured artist for the 2009 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. www.pascalbouterin.com
54 Newnan, Georgia
david boyd, jr.
Cloudscape Cumberland s Oil and Cold Wax on Linen Sunset @ 13 Mile s Oil on Linen s 18 " x 24 " s $2,400.00 s David Boyd, Jr. 11 " x 14 " s $1,000.00 s David Boyd, Jr.
David Boyd graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration. After college, he returned to his hometown and taught art to middle and high school students for 20 years before pursuing his love of painting full time in 2014. In 2016, Boyd co-founded The Studio School at Three Hearts farm where he teaches foundations in oil paint - ing and hosts award-winning painters for workshops throughout the year. In the fall 2017, he opened The Boyd Gallery in historic downtown Newnan, Ga., and took his teaching online in 2020 with Boyd’s Basement Sessions consisting of demon - strations, mentoring and critiquing. An avid outdoor painter, Boyd is president of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast and is a signature member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. He is the founder of the Southside Outdoor Sketchers group, SOS, and a founding member of the Society of Seven. An award-winning artist, his work can be found in private collections across the globe. Boyd is the proud father of David Boyd III and Aila Boyd. www.davidboydjr.com
55 Scottsboro, Alabama
nancy bradford
Silver Blues s Oil on Canvas s 10 " x 10 " s $300.00 Sunflower Field - Aix-en-Provence s Original Pastel on Nancy Bradford French Paper s 11 " x 14 " s $200.00 s Nancy Bradford
Award-winning artist Nancy Bradford has firmly established herself within the art community, demonstrating a sophistication of style, dynamic use of color, and sensitivity for light. An Alabama native, she has studied with lead - ing artists throughout the United States and Europe. Bradford’s work encompasses the mediums of oil, pastel and watercolor. Known for a fluid, direct style, she captures the viewer’s attention with her expressive use of rich, radiant color. Her work can be seen at the Dragonfly Gallery in Fayetteville, Tenn. and at her new location, The Lake Studio on the Tennessee River, Roseberry Creek in Scottsboro. She has exhibited at many regional art shows across the Southeast, including Trinity, Atlanta Ga; The Webb Show, Knoxville, Tenn.; The Harding Show, Nashville, Tenn.; and the Columbus Museum, Columbus, Ga. Nancy is a loyal member and volunteer of the Huntsville Museum of Art, serving for many years as a member of the Foundation Board. She is a member of the Women Painters of the Southeast. nancybradfordart.com.
56 Nashville, Tennessee
anne blair brown
Fowl Play s Oil on Linen s 24 " x 24 " s $4,800.00 Quiet Porch s Oil on Linen s 16 " x 16 " s $2,800.00 Anne Blair Brown Anne Blair Brown
Anne Blair Brown, the 2014 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist, was born in North Kingstown, R.I., and currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. Her work centers on intimate scenes inspired by local surroundings as well as her travel in the United States and abroad. While she enjoys the quiet solitude of her studio, she delights in painting on location. “My artwork starts in reality and evolves through my imagination,” says Brown. “As an Impressionist, I believe in a painting process that enables me to tap into my creativity rather than trying to copy and perfect.” Her goal is to invite the viewer to connect to the painting in order to person - alize the experience and use one’s imagination to complete the story. Brown is past president of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast and a signature member of both The Oil Painters of America and The American Impressionist Society. She is also an active member of The Cumberland Society of Oil Painters and The Chestnut Group, a nonprofit group of artists dedicated to preserving endangered ecosystems, historic locales and aesthetically and environmentally significant places. Brown is an award-winning artist and most recently received Plein Air Magazine Award of Excellence, American Impressionist Society 21st annual National Juried Exhibition. Her work can be found at art galleries across the United States including in Provincetown, Mass.; Kennebunkport, Maine; Charleston, S.C.; Bluffton, S.C.; Naples, Fla., and Leiper’s Fork, Tenn. www.anneblairbrown.com
57 Maggie Valley, North Carolina
dana brown
Carmela’s Choice s Watercolor s 43 " x 30 " s $2,000.00 Dana Brown
North Carolina based studio painter Dana Brown works with encaustic, using beeswax and resin to convey elaborate depictions of botanical scenes, farm equipment, urban backdrops and other mechanically complex machinery. Utilizing tools designed for ceramists, Brown carves, fills, layers and fuses the wax, creating areas to be filled with pigment. Her industrial scenes evoke a sense of wonder, guiding the eye through geo - metrically complex landscapes teeming with rich detail. Brown has been featured in exhibitions at the Huntsville Museum of Art; Alexandria Museum of Art in Alexandria, La.; Buchanan Center for the Arts in Monmouth, Ill.; Providence Art Clue National Juried Exhibition, Providence, R.I.; among others. She has been featured in Watercolor Magic Magazine, Artist Magazine, American Artist Watercolor as well in several books. www.danabrownart.com
58 Huntsville, Alabama
rebekah bynum
Ranuculus s Oil s 12 " x 9 " s $1,000.00 s Rebekah Bynum
Rebekah Sanders Bynum studied fine art at the University of Montevallo and received her BFA in 1999. Over the past 20 years she maintained and expanded her craft through commissioned portraits and murals, and through the founding and franchis - ing of Spirited Art. Rebekah’s work can be seen in numerous private residences throughout the Southeast. She is a Huntsville native. Facebook: @BekBynumArt
59 Birmingham, Alabama
amy crews
Georgia s Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas s 24" x 20” s $750.00 s Neat s Oil on Linen s 5" x 7” s $350.00 s Amy Crews Amy Crews
After two years as a fine art major in college, Amy Crews completed her degrees in management and marketing. Setting her artistic gifts aside, she enjoyed a successful corporate career, the last of which was in marketing for Southern Living magazine. Soon after her first child was born, she returned to the easel and has been a full-time artist for 20 years now. It has been said that Crews has the ability to “elevate a common object to an elegant presentation” resulting in an aesthet- ic and appeal that is both personal and universal. A keen appreciation for all things has been the hallmark of her body of work, and her paintings bring to vivid life the detail around us we oftentimes overlook. She is best known for her paintings of flora and fauna. Crews has won a significant number of awards over the span of her career and has been featured in numerous publications and exhibits. Her work can be found in notable corporate and private art collections including in three major hospitals in Birmingham and the Alabama governor’s mansion. Originally from Atlanta, Crews resides in Birmingham with her husband, Matt, and their two children. www.amycrewsgallery.com
60 Montgomery, Alabama
barbara davis
Peach Fuzz s Oil s 8" x 10” s $500.00 s Barbara Davis With the Sun s Oil s 14" x 11” s $600.00 s Barbara Davis
Born and raised in Montgomery, Barbara Davis has been painting since the age of 14, realizing her love for art at an early age. After graduating from Auburn University Montgomery in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in fine art, she primarily worked in the banking industry but pursued art as an avocation with the hope of eventually becoming a full-time artist. Davis has won numerous awards for her artwork in regional and national shows. Her work is on display in collections across the country including the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Auburn University, the Alpha Omicron Pi house at the University of Alabama, Energen Corp., Alabama Power Company and the U.S. District Courthouse Middle District of Alabama. She is a member of Oil Painters of America and the Portrait Society of America and holds Signature membership with the American Impressionist Society. Her work can be found at Stonehenge Gallery and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Store, Montgomery; Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham; Shain Gallery, Charlotte, N.C.; Gallery 905, Selma; and The Local Gallery, Auburn. www.Barbaradavis.fineartstudioonline.com
61 Birmingham, Alabama
vicki denaburg
Count Your Blessings s Mixed Media s 36" x 30" s $1,200.00 The Only One s Mixed Media s 36" x 36" s $1,500.00 Vicki Denaburg Vicki Denaburg
For Vicki Denaburg, painting has long been a heartfelt passion, so becoming an artist was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Although she has been inspired by and has painted with many artists over the years, she is mostly self-taught. Denaburg has a passion for abstract art that comes from within and is rarely pre - planned. She continues to develop her unique style by experimenting with different mediums taken to a whole new level. She works to create unique pieces by layering the different mediums in a way that will speak to viewers with excitement and interest. Denaburg participates in numerous juried regional shows as well as charitable events. Her work can be found at Beau Interiors, Grayton Beach, Fla., and Bella Vita,Collierville, Tenn. www.vickidenaburg.com
62 Santa Fe, New Mexico
noah desmond
Edge of the Woods s Oil s 12" x 24" s $1,400.00 s Noah Desmond
Inspired by nature, Noah Desmond has an impressionistic style that borders the edge of abstraction. He creates landscapes and florals with bold colors and a sense of movement that draw you deep into the work. His energetic compositions are rendered with vibrant color, vital - ity and spontaneity. Desmond’s textured canvases are created by layering pigments with both palette knife and brush, resulting in exciting landscapes, rich in depth and vibrancy. He grad - uated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design where he won a Blatz Scholarship and was able to spend a semester at the Boston Museum School. There he was awarded the Dana Pond Award for painting. Desmond is recognized for his painterly approach and freshness to his work, earning him a place in corporate as well as private collections. [email protected]
63 Ontario, Canada
emily louise orr elliott
1 Floral in Oil s Oil on Canvas Board s 25 ⁄4" x 22" s $500.00 s Peter and Betsy Lowe
A student at the Ontario School of Art, the Art Students League in New York with William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri, and the New York School of Design, Emily Louise Elliott (1867-1952) was best known in Canada for her paint - ed figures, landscapes and flowers in oil. A well-known graphic designer, Elliott received many newspaper and magazine commissions for her fashion designs and sketched fashions for Eaton's and Simpson's catalogs. Additionally, she wrote a regular column on boats and boating for the Toronto Star , and was known as a com - poser of songs and as a lecturer on a variety of art topics. Elliott was an active exhibitor at the Royal Canadian Academy (1898-1932), the Ontario Society of Artists (1899-1925), the Women's Art Association of Canada and the Canadian National Exhibition. In her position as founding chair of the Women's Committee of the Canadian National Exhibition, she has been credited with the design of the now-demolished Women's Building. Elliott was also a member of the Women's Press Club, the Women's Musical Club and the Toronto Heliconian Club. Many of her works hang in Victoria College, Emmanuel College, St. Hilda's College, the School of Nursing, University of Toronto, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Toronto Women's Press Club.
64 Franklin, Tennessee
beverly ford evans
Morning Stroll s Oil s 18" x 24" s $1,850.00 s Beverly Ford Evans Morning Stroll s Oil s 18" x 24" s $1,850.00 s Beverly Ford Evans
Raised in Nashville, Beverly Ford Evans now resides in Franklin, Tenn. As a child she was encouraged by her parents to draw and paint the beauty that surrounded her. Evans’ talent and a strong desire to create led her to a successful career in inte - rior design. In 2003 she took her first workshop to help her achieve her yearning to create beautiful paintings. With her deliberate brushwork and attention to the scene, Evans captures the essence of the landscape beautifully and artfully. She loves to pack her paints and travel to other parts of our country, where she is inspired by the diversity and beauty at every turn in the road. Coupled with her love of landscapes is her love for animals, and she is often sought after to paint com - missions for pet owners. Evans is represented by Local Color Gallery in Nashville, Tenn.; Up Against the Wall in Kingsport, Tenn.; Richard Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery in Virginia Beach, Va.; and Cecil Byrne Gallery in Charleston, S.C. www.beverlyfordevans.com
65 Atlanta, Georgia
nancy franke
Orchids in Silver s Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 24 " x 12 " s $2,250.00 s Nancy Franke
Nancy Franke, a longtime Atlanta resident, was the 2012 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist. She began painting as a child in Pennsylvania, studying with Glenn Brougher, a noted watercolorist. She went on to major in fine arts at Wilson College and received her master’s degree in art history at UNC Chapel Hill. Primarily self-taught as an adult, Franke has benefited from workshop study with some of the finest painters of today such as Sherrie McGraw, Carolyn Anderson and Kim English. Franke has participated in many group and juried shows, and in 2010 she was chosen as a signature member of the Oil Painters of America. She is represented by Huff Harrington Fine Art, Atlanta, Ga., and Reinert Fine Art in Charleston, S.C. She has six paintings in The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel/Atlanta permanent collection, and has been selected for the Oil Painters of America National Juried Show six times. Now a popular workshop instructor, Franke teaches and paints in Atlanta and in Provence, France, each year. In 2018, Franke was selected as one of 12 exclusive artists by Ballard Designs. www.nancyfranke.com
66 Charleston, South Carolina
karen hewitt hagan
St. James Church s Oil s 8" x 6 " s $500.00 Villa on Hillside in Tuscany s Oil s 6" x 8 " s $500.00 s Karen Hagan Karen Hagan
Painter and gallery owner, Karen Hewitt Hagan, is living the quintessential life of an accomplished artist. The Florence, S.C., native has taught plein air painting in Charleston, Italy, the Bahamas and France. Currently, Hagan teaches privately in her Charleston studio and enjoys owning the Charleston-based Hagan Fine Art Online Gallery, displaying her work alongside the paintings of artists from far-away lands such as Russia and Germany. Hagan’s own works are collected nationally and can be found in permanent collections of fine resorts like The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island. She is a breast cancer survivor, which drastically changed her perspective on life and work. “I’ve had a whole lot of challenges and changes in the last few years; moving back to dry land (she lived on a boat for eight years), becoming single and going through breast cancer,” said Hill. “I’ve found that my paintings always follow my heart, and what’s happening with my emotions usually flows through my brush.” www.haganfineart.com
67 Boston, Massachusetts
willoughby lucas hastings
Double Exposure s 35 mm Film Photograph s 18" x 12" s $400.00 St. James Parish s Digital Collage/Photograph Willoughby Lucas Hastings 20" x 30" s $800.00 s Willoughby Lucas Hastings
Originally from Huntsville, Willoughby Hastings began her undergraduate education at the CalArts, before trans - ferring to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a bachelor of fine arts. She continued her studies at Tufts University where she received a master of fine arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She also com - pleted two research fellowships during the 2019-2020 academic year. Hastings has exhibited work in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Center for Maine Contemporary Art and the Huntsville Museum of Art as well as in several gallery and university shows including the Copley Society of Art, Mississippi State University, Birmingham-Southern College, Lesley University and Abigail Ogilvy Gallery. Currently, Hastings is a part-time instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Tufts University, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Lesley University. Hastings states that her art practice consists of two main research focuses. The first is an investigation into the aesthetics of whiteness and how they seek to maintain environments of exclusivity and ideological control. The second builds on and establishes counter-hegemonic aesthetics through the production of elaborate garments and collaboratively made protest banners referencing generational quilting collectives and feminist and queer activism. https://www.willoughbylucashastings.com/
68 Huntsville, Alabama
billy herrin
Different Girlfriend s Watercolor s 23" x 29" s $550.00 s Billy Herrin
Billy Herrin was born and raised on the coast of Savannah, Ga. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in architecture. After a 40-year design career in Huntsville, Herrin retired and had the time to paint watercolors, along with making wine and playing golf. His primary painting interest is landscapes, and if a boat is involved, it’s even better. Herrin has participated in numerous painting workshops in the Southeast and his work has been dis - played in Huntsville and Savannah galleries.
69 Charleston, South Carolina and Aurora, New York
deborah hill
Satsuma s Oil s 8" x 8" s $550.00 s Deborah Hill Port Buildings s Oil on Canvas s 6" x 12" s $650.00 s Deborah Hill
Deborah Hill finds inspiration in the depth of color and form in the natural world, rural vistas, beaches and marsh, but is equally inspired working from a still life arrangement. Working in both studio and plein air, Hill conveys and element of familiarity via her subject matter by interjecting abstract elements through the means of color, brushwork and paint application. She provides the viewer with a visual roadmap to navigate through the painting. A classically trained artist, Hill earned a BFA degree with a concentration in painting from the University of Buffalo. She lives and paints as a professional in Charleston, S.C., and Aurora, N.Y. Her work can be found in collections throughout the United States and abroad. Hill is represented by LePrince Fine Art, Charleston, S.C.; Spa Fine Art, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and The Art Salon, Charlotte, N.C. www.deborahrhillpaintings.com
70 Charleston, South Carolina
ignat ignatov
Movement of Light s Oil s 16" x 12" s $1,500.00 s Ignat Ignatov
A self-described representational painter, the works of artist Ignat Ignatov float fluidly between Impressionism and realism. Ignatov was born in 1978 in Veliko, Tarnovo, Bulgaria, and grew up in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. At age 13, his promising talent in drawing, painting and sculpting earned him one of only 30 available spots to attend the renowned Secondary Art School of Applied Arts in Tryavna, Bulgaria. Following his graduation in 1996, Ignatov continued his training at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. In 1997, at the age of 19, fueled by his desire to pursue the “American dream,” he entered a lottery to win a Green card. He won – and since he knew only one person in the United States, who lived in California, he moved to the Golden State. He then studied at the prestigious California Institute in North Hollywood and taught painting classes at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art where he taught until 2012. In the course of establishing his artistic roots, Ignatov was influenced by Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn and Joaquin Sorolla. His work includes figures, portraits, still lifes, wildlife and land - scapes. An avid traveler now living in Charleston, S.C., his art is inspired by his many adventures. The Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist in 2020, Ignatov is represented by LePrince Gallery in Charleston. www.ignatovart.com, email: [email protected], Instagram: ignatignatov
71 Roswell, Georgia
holly irwin
1 1 Dance On s Ink and Watercolor s 16 ⁄2" x 20 ⁄2" s $700.00 s Holly Irwin
1 Love Song s Ink and Pastel s 15" x 11 ⁄2" $350.00 s Holly Irwin Artist Holly Irwin says that when she was a child, she loved to watch her mother, a fashion illustrator, draw pen and ink fig - ures of women in beautiful dresses. With her encouragement, Irwin began formal art classes at age 11, studying under Pittsburgh’s legendary art teacher, Joseph Fitzpatrick, whose list of famous students include Andy Warhol. She was eventu - ally awarded a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University’s fine arts program. Many years later, after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Irwin was forced to leave her mar - keting job. It was her passion for art and early training in draw - ing and painting the human figure that gave her hope and a new life. To this day, the female figure continues to be a con - stant source of inspiration and the vehicle through which Irwin best expresses herself. She says, “My paintings are simply compositions from the heart.” Irwin is represented by dk Gallery in Marietta, Ga., Lyons Share Gallery in Fairhope and Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham. www.hollyirwin.com Missy s Ink and Acrylic s 13" x 11" s $350.00 Holly Irwin
72 Brentwood, Tennessee
murat kaboulov
Still Life s Oil on Canvas s 28" x 22" s $2,650.00 s Murat Kaboulov Friends s Oil on Canvas s 20" x 16" s $1,350.00 s Murat Kaboulov
Born and educated in Russia, Murat Kaboulov lived and worked in Brentwood, Tenn., from 1992 until the end of his life in 2010. He earned a M.F.A. degree from one of the world’s leading art schools, The Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he studied in the studio of Professor E. Moyesseyenko. Murat was a member of the Union of Artists of Russia and Portrait Society of America. His works can be found in many art museums throughout Russia as well as in private collections all over the world.
73 HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
mike knox
2020 s Brass, Spandex and Wood s 63" x 39" s $1,000.00 Mike Knox
Mike Knox has always been interested in art. During the last 22 years in Huntsville, he has chan - neled his artistic talents into creating beautiful kitchens and baths while working in the stone busi - ness. Knox specializes in designing countertops, back splashes, flooring, stone carved sinks and bathroom tile mosaics. A master craftsman in the Huntsville community, Knox has left his mark on many homes and businesses. With his creative eye and natural gifs, he enjoys sculpting, stone carving and working with metal. The joy he brings to his work is evident through his creations.
74 Atlanta, Georgia
nancy lee
Something About Pears s Oil on Canvas s 24" x 24" s $750.00 Good Morning s Oil on Canvas s 8" x 10" s $350.00 Nancy Lee Nancy Lee
Working in oils and acrylics, Nancy Lee paints in both a realistic and abstract style, sometimes with a happy com - bination of the two. With a background in fashion merchandising and color graphics, she has studied painting with notable artists throughout the southeast and in Europe. She describes her work in the following way: “Connections: artist to subject, subject to painting, painting to viewer. When I have made those connections, I consider my art to be satisfying and complete. Whether I'm painting a figure, a landscape, a beloved pet or a vase of flowers, I look at each blank canvas as an opportunity to reveal something wonderful about God's vast creation.” [email protected]
75 Nashville, Tennessee
sherrie russ levine
The Louvre Reflections s Oil on Canvas s 20" x 24" Iconic Beauty s Oil on Canvas s 20" x 24" s $2,400.00 $2,400.00 s Sherrie Russ Levine Sherrie Russ Levine
Rooted deeply in the Impressionist tradition, Sherrie Russ Levine’s paintings are filled with evocative light and color. She strives to capture a fleeting moment in time with expressive brushwork and just enough detail to invite you to take a closer look. She often travels to find new inspiration and whether wandering city streets or out in nature, she prefers to paint from life while on location. Levine grew up on the east coast of Georgetown, S.C., and attended Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Fla., where she received a degree in graphic design. After graduating she worked in advertising agencies and art departments in Atlanta, Ga., for 10 years before making Nashville, Tenn., her home. Since 1995 she has focused on painting in oils and has shown in galleries and juried shows throughout the United States. She was the 2017 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist. www.sherrierusslevine.com
76 Huntsville, Alabama
maggie little
Morning on the Fire Hole River s Oil on Canvas s 24" x 36" Hermosa Cliffs Colorado s Oil on Canvas Board $4,320.00 s Maggie Little 11" x 14" s $1,250.00 s Maggie Little
Portrait artist Maggie Little, a resident of Huntsville, received a B.S. degree in art education from Auburn University. She has created approximately 270 portraits but also enjoys landscape painting, which feeds her inner soul. She paints the Western landscape when she visits that region, but her favorite subjects are right here in Madison County. Little’s work is featured in public and private collections through the United States and 12 of her portraits hang in the Madison County Courthouse. Her accolades include being selected as the 1992 featured artist for Panoply Arts Festival, being awarded first place in the 2012 Guntersville Springfest and receiving the People’s Choice Award in the 1983 HALMA Juried Exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Her artwork was also selected for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s 60th anniversary program cover. Little’s artwork has been exhibited in museums throughout the state of Alabama. Her works can be found at The Little Green Store and Gallery in Huntsville.
77 Huntsville, Alabama
leslie lockhart
Radishes s Oil s 6" x 12" s $300.00 s Leslie Lockhart Duke and Maters s Oil s 11" x 14" s $350.00 s Leslie Lockhart
Leslie Lockhart is an Impressionist artist residing in Huntsville. With a degree in interior design, Lockhart uses her train - ing in color, scale and texture to create paintings from simple Southern subjects to creating works that add a finish - ing touch to a specific room. She has been painting professionally since 2004 and has studied with many fabulous artists across the country. Her work can be found locally at Golden Griffin and Brooks and Collier and at Bentons Gallery in Salado, Texas, as well as several corporate collections. www.leslielockhart.com
78 Pell City, Alabama
john lonergan
Study in Black s Oil s 12" x 16" s $5,000.00 s John Lonergan
John Lonergan, the Huntsville Museum of Art Gala’s 2004 Featured Artist, has lived and breathed art for over 40 years. Lonergan knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in the arts. He received his BFA in 1964 and, 10 years later, a master’s degree in education administration from the University of Alabama. Combining his love for art and teaching, he taught art to high school students for 25 years at Pell City High School, while simultaneously perfecting his own style of painting and pottery. In 1968, he began to exhibit at Littlehouse Galleries in Homewood, which has showcased his work in many solo exhibitions over the years, including his most recent show there in 2011. In the past 15 years, Lonergan has won numerous awards for his paintings and pot - tery, such as the Founders Favorite Award during Arts for the Parks in 1988 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
79 Nashville, Tennessee
helli luck
Tiny Dancer s Oil s 9" x 12" s $400.00 s Helli Luck Lunch in Provence s Oil s 24" x 30" s $2,000.00 Helli Luck
Helli Luck was born and raised in London, where she was exposed to great art from a very young age. She spent much time in cities all over Europe visiting museums and studying the Old Masters, including the works of the Impressionists at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. When she was just 14 years old, she was privileged to have her work exhibited in the mall galleries near Buckingham Palace and then travel Europe with this exhibit in 1972. At age 18, she began studying graphic design at Saint Martins School of Art in London. Upon graduating with honors, she formed D&H Advertising and worked with Saatchi & Saatchi as an art director where she was responsible for major accounts including British Airways, Toshiba and Gucci. Luck has always enjoyed painting en plein air , using sketches as inspiration when she returns to the studio. www.helliluckfineart.com
80 Atlanta, Georgia
yasheral manzy
Gold Sky in Aix-en-Provence s Oil on Canvas Cortona, Italy s Oil on Canvas s 9" x 12" Farm in Tuscany s Oil on Canvas s 14" x 12" 16" x 12" s $2,900.00 s Yasheral Manzy $1,500.00 s Yasheral Manzy $2,900.00 s Yasheral Manzy
Yasharel Manzy was born in the ancient Jewish sector of Esfahan, Iran. After immigrating to the United States and doing many different types of work, he was overwhelmed by the need for artistic expression. Thus, at age 40, he left his last business to devote himself to painting. Manzy began traveling extensively and was especially taken with the landscapes of southern France and Italy’s Tuscany region. The dramatic vistas in these places became his muse, and from time to time he is drawn back to revis - it them. Manzy is primarily a self-taught intuitive artist who gains inspira - tion from both the world around him and his deep love of classical music. He has been exhibiting regularly in Atlanta, for more than 20 years. He has also had over 40 solo exhibitions in galleries throughout the United States.
Italian Landscape with Snow s Oil on Board 16" x 14" s $3,100.00 s Yasheral Manzy
81 Cullman, Alabama
mandy maples
Ataraxy s Mixed Media: Acrylic Paint, Acrylic Ink & Graphite Ataraxy s Mixed Media: Acrylic Paint, Acrylic Ink & Graphite 20" x 20" s $1,200.00 s Mandy Maples 20" x 20" s $1,200.00 s Mandy Maples
Mandy Maples is a self-taught artist born in Birmingham to a family brimming with writers, poets, musicians, cooks and visual artists. Her family encouraged her creativity as a child, and found she was gifted in drawing and replicating the masters. Maples’ second grade teacher often sent her class artwork home with notes attached relaying her astonishment that she created such masterful artworks at such a young age. Her unique talent continued to grow into adulthood. In 2010, Maples opened an interior design business where she began creating one-of-a-kind pieces of original art for her clients. Art soon took on a life of its own and there began the journey into the professional art world. A mixed media, abstract artist, Maples describes her abstracts as “studies of movement,” and revels in using neutral tones to layer her work. A self-employed, full-time artist since 2013, she paints a modern style of Native Americans of which she has many collectors. Maple’s art was chosen and highlighted at the Art Shopping exhibition at Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, in October 2017. Her work has also been featured on many art and design blogs and included in numerous magazines such as Birmingham Home Magazine , Southern Spaces Magazine , Southern Style Magazine and Good Grit Magazine . Maples lives in Cullman and has a working studio gallery in Vinemont. www.studiosamaples.com
82 Madison, Alabama
suzanne matthews
Platter of Oranges s Ink Graphite s 24" x 30" s $1,050.00 No. 67 s Oil on Canvas Board s 12" x 12" s $295.00 Suzanne Matthews Suzanne Matthews
Suzanne Matthews took her first painting class at the Huntsville Museum of Art Academy while employed as the museum’s director of advancement. Working closely with the annual Museum Gala, Matthews became aware of many great Southern artists and had the privilege of attending workshops taught by several Gala featured artists including Kim English, Lorraine Christie, Roger Dale Brown and Anne Blair Brown. Gary Bodner especially has had a significant impact on her work. Most recently she traveled to Provence to study with Alice Williams. “I love to paint,” says Matthews. “I love how you always find a group of artists sharing their valuable insights. Whether it’s talking composition, mixing colors, trying a new brush or returning to the basics of drawing, I hope to be painting when I’m 90!” www.suzannewmatthews.com
83 Tulsa, Oklahoma
pat meyer
Fall Surprise s Oil s 11" x 14" s $750.00 s Pat Meyer Finding Happiness s Oil s 12" x 16" s $1,395.00 s Pat Meyer
Award winning artist Pat Meyer’s work is collected both in the United States and internationally. She is represented by acclaimed galleries in Naples, Charleston, Dallas and Houston. Coming from the corpo - rate environment as a senior vice president of an international company, her love of art had always been as a collector of fine art. Upon retirement, Meyer’s pursuit of art has been a passion -- to learn and create beautiful paintings. Life offers so many challenges on a day-to-day basis, but through art, you can immerse yourself in something lovely to give your mind the break it sometimes needs. Meyer’s grandmother and mother gave her the love of flowers and those fond memories are somewhere in each of her paintings, whether the setting, the antiques used or just giving the models their own unique per - sonality. “To capture all the glory God has given in just a little moment on the canvas is the greatest blessing,” she says. “You will feel drama, expression, strong use of color and light in an impressionist to expressionistic style in my art.” www.PatMeyer-artist.com
84 Huntsville, Alabama
vanessa miller
Evening at the Circus s Oil s 10" x 8" s $600.00 s Vanessa Miller Pansies s Oil s 10" x 8" s $600.00 s Vanessa Miller
Born and raised in South Africa, Vanessa Miller graduated with a bachelor of economics from the University of Stellenbosch and then earned an H.E.D. in teaching. It was only after moving to the United States in 2003 that she pur - sued art full time. Miller studied portraiture with Chris Saper at the Scottsdale Artist School and Daniele E. Greene in New York. During a trip to California, she was introduced to plein air painting and fell in love this this method. She pur - sued her plein air studies with John C. Traynor and Kim English. Currently, she is drawn to lots of layers, lines and bro - ken brushstrokes, which took her to Canada to study with Ingrid Christensen. Miller works in oil on linen canvas or wood and her subject matter includes historic street scenes, landscapes, still life and people. Recent accomplishments include being accepted into a national juried show by the American Impressionist Society and winning Best Outdoor Still Life in the Plein Air Competition. www.vanessamillerfineart.com
85 Tampa, Florida
dean mitchell
E Pluribus Unum s Etching s 13 " x 17 " s $1,800.00 s Dean Mitchell Pine Shadows s Watercolor and Acrylic s 9" x 11 " $4,500.00 s Dean Mitchell
Dean L. Mitchell, the 2015 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist, was born in 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and reared in Quincy, Fla. He is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. Mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in other mediums, including egg temperas, oils and pastels. Mitchell has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times , Christian Science Monitor , American Artist , Artist Magazine , Fine Art International and Art News . Additionally, he has won almost every major painting award in the country. In 1995 the U.S. Postal Service commis - sioned Mitchell to do a series of jazz stamps. Mitchell is highly sought after by collectors, museums and corpora - tions. He has been named a “Best Bet” for collectors in ARTnews by R. Crosby Kemper Jr., founder of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. www.deanmitchellstudio.com
86 Fairhope, Alabama
nall
Yellow Pansy (Pansy #1) s Print s 18" x 18 " s $550.00 s Nall White Pansy (Pansy #2) s Print s 18" x 18 " s $550.00 s Nall
A Southern artist with an international following, Nall has a unique style that has captivated the world. A native of Troy, Ala., he spent his formative years in Birmingham and Arab. Nall received a degree in art, political science and psychology from the University of Alabama and studied at the prestigious Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris. His works have been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally. Nall is the recip - ient of Mary Ellen LoPresti ARLIS/Southeast Publishing Award for Best Art Book for “Alabama Art” (Black Belt Press) and works to promote Alabama artists by curating their works into RSA Hotels in Alabama. He received the 1998 Alumnus Art Award by the University of Alabama’s Society for the Fine Arts, a Doctorate Honoris Causa from Troy University and Alabama's Distinguished Artist of the Year award from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. In 2018 Nall was elected to the Alabama Humanities Foundation Board. Troy University currently pays trib - ute featuring the Fred “Nall” Hollis Gallery, an autobiography gallery of the artist’s life, along with the University of Alabama College of Education presenting the opening of the Nall Museum displaying a collection of four decades of work. Nall, the 1993 Cotton with Fly s Mixed Media and Paint s 20" x 17 " Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist, lives and works in $1,200.00 s Nall Fairhope. www.nallart.com
87 Charlotte, North Carolina
angela nesbit
Golden s Oil on Canvas s 16" x 20 " s $1,995.00 Coral Blooms s Oil on Canvas s 12" x 12 " s $995.00 s Angela Nesbit Angela Nesbit
Angela Nesbit effortlessly captures light, movement and texture. Recognized for her portraits of children in motion and her unique style, she uses a brush and palette knife to build energetic layers of paint on top of a heavily under painted canvas. Nesbit’s subjects often walk a fine line between abstraction and reality. Settled amid thick layers of paint, her simple subjects wander softly in and out of the background. Nesbit’s journey in the art world began when she met Andy Braitman in 2000. She has since logged countless and often exhausting hours in the pursuit of chasing luminosity and texture in her work. She loves to paint what she knows – children, flowers and the coast – and is connected to her subject matter with a great deal of passion. Nesbit received a B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and studied classical draw - ing and painting at Queens University and Spirit Square Center for the Arts in Charlotte, N.C. She is represent - ed by Huff Harrington in Atlanta., Ga.; Gallery Elite in Carmel, Calif.; Studio E Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Tyler White Gallery in Greensboro, N.C.; Art Source in Raleigh, N.C.; and Gallery Vibe in Naples, Fla. www.angelanesbit.com
88 Charleston, South Carolina
karin olah
Promise s Mixed Media with Textiles on Wood s 12 " x 12 " Uplift s Mixed Media with Textiles on Wood s 16 " x 16 " $400.00 s Karin Olah $600.00 s Karin Olah
Inspired by the colors and light of the Southern coastal landscape, Karin Olah combines hand-dyed fabric and paint to create her signature multi-layered paintings. Her subject matter ranges from seascape to abstract expressionism to a dreamy place in-between. Born in Lancaster County, Pa., Olah combines her interest in quilt making, a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, a background in fashion design in New York City and an ever-growing fabric col - lection to add layers of texture, depth and color to her work. She is a recipient of the Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award and her work has been featured in Southern Living , House & Garden magazine, Elements of Style blog, Charleston Magazine and American Contemporary Art magazine. Her work can be found at Gregg Irby Gallery in Atlanta, Ga., Hillary Whitaker Gallery in Ponte Vedra, Fla., and Liz Lidgett Gallery in Des Moines, Iowa, and is part of the public collections at Medical University of South Carolina, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Meeting Street Lofts and The City of Charleston. Karin lives in Charleston, S.C., where she enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband, two daughters and a floppy labradoodle puppy named Charlie.
89 Birmingham, Alabama
susan oliver
Santa Fe s Acrylic on Canvas s 60 " x 60 " s $6,500.00 s Susan Oliver
Susan Oliver, artist, author and jewelry designer, lives in Birmingham, Ala. She has attended Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans and Florida State University in Florence, Italy. Along with numerous shows in the United States, she has also exhibited her work at The Gallery Synthese and with The Bawag Foundation for the Arts during the Festival of the Arts in Vienna. Dr. Walter Koschatzky, director of the Albertina Museum of Vienna, opened these shows. Oliver’s award-winning works hang in corporate and private collections in Europe and throughout the United States. Other endeavors include published prints of her work, designing a wine label for Kracher Wines in Austria and designing the official 1995, 1997 and 2001 City Stages poster. Oliver’s works have been featured in numerous publications both in the U.S. and Europe. She has written and published a children’s book, “Gelbo’s World: Remembering Colors.” Oliver also designs jewelry as wearable pieces of art. In 2015, Oliver’s jewelry was selected to be part of the Kessler Collection at the Grand Bohemian Hotel. Her most recent project was painting a 25-foot mural at the Elyton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Oliver’s piece is given in memory of her brother, John Oliver, October 2020, who was an artist and a beautiful spirit. www.artbyoliver.com
90 Knoxville, Tennessee
joe parrott
Bethlehem Church Road s Oil on Canvas s 18 " x 24 " s $1,500.00 Warm Fall Day s Oil on Panel s 12 " x 16 " s $950.00 Joe Parrott Joe Parrott
Joe Parrott was born and lives in Knoxville, Tenn. He earned a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee in 1967 and is a self-taught artist. Parrott worked in the graphic arts industry for 43 years while continuing to pursue his artistic aspirations. He currently paints full-time and is dedicated to a lifelong pur - suit of creative evolution and exploration. Influences include Edward Hopper, Van Gogh and printmaker Martin Lewis. Parrott is represented by The District Gallery, Knoxville, Tenn.; River Gallery, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Gallery 202, Franklin, Tenn.; High Country Art & Antique, Blue Ridge, Ga.; and Lagerquist Gallery, Atlanta, Ga. http://joeparrott.com
91 Nashville, Tennessee
rené stubblefield poe
Cuties s Oil on Canvas s 8" x 16 " s $400.00 Afternoon Nap s Oil on Canvas s 24 " x 12 " s $200.00 René Stubblefield Poe René Stubblefield Poe
Rene Stubblefield Poe has been painting in the Impressionist tradition since 1999. She enjoys both studio painting as well as en plein air . Poe has studied under Jill Steenhuis in the South of France and participated in valuable workshops with Kim English, Anne Blair Brown and Quang Ho. She also had the good fortune to study with two leading artists in a year-long mentorship including the late Murat Kaboulov, who painted in the Russian Impressionist style, and OPA master artist Roger Dale Brown, who is known for his beautiful and sensitive landscapes. Poe is currently working and teaching from her home studio in Nashville, Tenn. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at www.renestubblefield.com.
92 Charlotte, North Carolina
lesley powell
Ginger Jar with Fruit s Oil on Linen s 12 " x 16 " s $1,100.00 Hydrangeas in Turquoise Vase s Oil on Linen Lesley Powell 12 " x 9 " s $650.00 s Lesley Powell
Painter Lesley Powell’s subjects range from intimate still lifes to sweeping outdoor vistas. She works with a classical approach to color and composition, but her point of view is fresh and contemporary. Using sim - ple but interesting shapes to convey the essence of her subject, Powell’s still life paintings feature objects to which she has a deep personal connection. Each still life is sensitively observed in the quiet of her studio. When painting landscapes, she prefers to work outdoors on location, where the entire experience of the scene can inform her work. Painting is a second career for Powell, who first practiced corporate law. She has studied at workshops with plein air painter Kevin Macpherson, as well as with California artists Peggi Kroll Roberts and the late Ken Auster. Most recently, Lesley has studied on an ongoing basis with interna - tionally respected artist Maggie Siner. Powell resides in Charlotte, N.C., and is represented by Huff Harrington Fine Art in Atlanta, Shain Gallery in Charlotte and Vision Gallery in Morehead City, N.C. www.lesleypowellart.com
93 Mooresville, Alabama
kathryn price
Summer Storm Brewing s Oil on Linen s 20 " x 26 " s $975.00 Harbor View s Oil on Linen s 18 " x 22 " s $750.00 Kathryn Price Kathryn Price
Kathryn Price fell in love with the painting process that includes problem-solving skills. She finds much pleas - ure trying to learn to see big shapes, values and composition. “To me, art is a geometry problem,” says Price. “You are given a canvas and an idea, then you go through the steps to prove your creation connects with someone.” Her biggest influences are Edouard Manet and Paul Cezanne. She believes that as painters learn and grow as artists, they constantly challenge themselves with new endeavors. Painting is learning how to see and achieving what your eye can discern. “During COVID-19, like many people, I set goals to survive the “new normal” including improving my painting skills, says Price. She has read, watched videos and painted with a purposefully intent to sharpen her process to make her artwork grow to a new level. Her accolades include being selected as the 2021 featured artist for the Women’s Guild of Huntsville Museum of Art’s Derby Fund-raiser, the 2019 featured artist for the Mooresville Bicentennial Celebration, the 2018 featured artist for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Painted Violin Society, the 2016 featured artist for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Liz Hurley Ribbon Run and The Little Green Store Gallery in Huntsville. www.kathrynpricefineart.com
94 Springville, Alabama
linda ellen price
Tickle Me Pink s Oil s 24 " x 36 " s $3,400.00 Linda Ellen Price
Linda Ellen Price, featured artist at the Huntsville Museum of Art Gala in 2003, is both a portrait painter and a painter of creative works. A student of Russian artist Max Heldman, her travels to Russia and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg were inspirational to her painting. Her works range from Sepia tones to vivid color. Price lives on her retreat in Northeast, Ala., Bird Song. She is a member of several art organizations including Oil Painters of America and Portrait Society of America. She has been featured in art publications such as American Art Collector , Art and Antiques , Southern Accents , Veranda , La Ve Clair , Jezebel , Southern Lady and Birmingham Magazine . Price’s paintings are in both public and private collections throughout the United States, Canada, South America and Europe. She is represented by Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham and Portraits Inc. www.lindaellenprice.com
95 Chicago, Illinois
angie renfro
The Next Chapter s Oil s 36 " x 18 " s $2,600.00 s Angie Renfro Forever Lost s Oil s 12 " x 12 " s $1,050.00 s Angie Renfro
At a glance, the subjects of Angie Renfro’s paintings -- factories, birds, telephone wires -- are straightforward. But look a moment longer, and you will find profound loneliness and a tragic sense of longing radiating through these decep - tively simple veneers. In capturing that beauty of the familiar yet overlooked, Renfro gives us not only moving artwork but also stark pause: If we’ve missed this, what else might we be missing? In 2002, Renfro received a BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and remained in the city to pursue a variety of artistic avenues. The expe - rience she gained from working in various fields of design has had a tremendous influence on her work. She has been a featured artist in both SouthwestArt and American Art Collector magazines, and her paintings are now carried in several galleries across the country. www.angierenfro.com
96 Athens, Georgia
james richards
Surrounded s Oil s 9" x 12 " s $900.00 s James Richards
James Richards is an American Impressionist painter who specializes in oils. Born and raised in rural Georgia, Richards spent the days of his youth exploring the farms, fields and forests of his hometown. Driven by a passionate connection with nature and a deep sense of obligation to relay his vision in the most truthful manner possible, he began painting at a very young age; by the time he was a young adult living in Athens, Ga., Richards had already won numerous awards for his pieces. He has spent years studying the nuances of paint and developing a keen sense of understanding and control over the medium. Richards is now regarded as one of the top oil painters and instructors in the country. He considers teaching and sharing his knowledge to be his primary purpose and true calling as an artist. Richards is a highly sought- after teacher around the world, conducting workshops across the U.S. and Europe. www.artistjamesrichards.com
97 Huntsville, Alabama
mario andres robinson
Spikes Marina s Watercolor s 26 " x 18 " s $8,500.00 Mario Andres Robinson
Mario Andres Robinson was born in Altus, Okla., where he resided with his family before relocating to New Jersey at the age of 12. His artistic gift was discovered by a fifth-grade teacher and a creative explosion was sparked in the pre-teen. Robinson studied at the prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. Early in his development, Robinson began looking to the great masters for inspiration and technical insight. An avid student of realism, he studied the elemental principles of painting by exploring the work and technique of Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Degas. However, it was the work of 19th and 20th century American artists that provided Robinson with the strongest stylistic foundation, helping him forge and define his own artistic sensibility. In 1994, Robinson's work began to extensively incorporate rural subjects primarily located in the state of Alabama. He is an Exhibiting Artist Member (EAM) of The National Arts Club, an Artist Member of The Salmagundi Club and a Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America. His work has been featured several times in The Artist's Magazine , The Pastel Journal , Watercolor Magic , American Art Collector , Fine Art Connoisseur and on the cover of American Artist magazine. In the February 2006 issue of T he Artist's Magazine , Robinson was selected as one of the top 20 realist artists under the age of 40. His work is widely collected by private and public collectors. www.mariorobinson.com
98 Huntsville, Alabama
robbie robinson
New York s Watercolor on Paper s 8" x 12 " s $550.00 s Robbie Robinson
Beach Girls s Watercolor on Paper s 14 " x 10 " Robbie Robinson, a native of Huntsville, is self-taught and inspired $550.00 s Robbie Robinson by Lelia Gilchrist, his wife’s late aunt. His love of painting began after his wife gifted him a set of watercolors during a visit to the Gulf Coast. While Robinson initially painted only on vacations, his mid- life move to San Francisco inspired him to focus on art as a full-time interest. He spends most of his time traveling the Southeast, finding inspiration and subject matter through his journeys. Robinson’s boldly painted watercolor and gouache cityscapes, pastoral scenes and character studies explore themes of passion and beau - ty in ordinary, day to day life.
Beach Girl s Watercolor on Paper s 14 " x 10 " $550.00 s Robbie Robinson 99 Huntsville, Alabama
amy schnorrenburg
Peonies Abstracted s Oil s 20" x 20" s $775.00 s Amy Schnorrenburg
A proud Alabama girl who has lived all over, Amy Schnorrenberg graduated from Enterprise High School and graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. degree in education. After a short career in the army, her husband accepted a defense job in Huntsville where the couple has lived for the past 15 years raising their children and enjoying life. Schnorrenberg’s creative nature has been filled with many endeavors over the years, mostly centered around her home. More recent - ly, however, she has been blessed to put her artistic pursuits on canvas. “There is a certain amount of wonder in all forms of painting, but I particularly love the collision of art and interior design found in abstract art,” says Schnorrenberg. “My abstract work is inspired by my love for my Creator and the elements of design found in nature.” Amyschnorrenbergart.com; Instagram: @amschnorrenberg_art
100 England
william joseph shayer, sr.
The Death s Hand-Tinted Print 1883, Engraved by CR Stock Lord William s Hand-Tinted Print, 1842 s Engraved by J.B. $350.00 s William Shayer Mackrell s $350.00 s J.B. Mackrell
A self-taught artist, William Joseph Shayer Sr. began by painting decorations on rush-bottom chairs. He moved on to painting carriages in the town of Guildford, after which he started doing heraldic painting. Ultimately, he began painting oil on canvas and became skilled at portraying woodland scenes with gypsies, people and animals in front of country inns and farm houses, and beach scenes crowded with boats and fishermen. Shayer was a competent landscape artist, but is best known as a figure painter. His work is reminiscent in some respects to the paintings of George Morland, another popular figure painter. However, Shayer's work has a depth and brightness that is miss - ing from the paintings of many of his contemporaries, due to his skillful application of glaze. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, the British Institution and at the Suffolk Street Gallery of the Society of British Artists. His works are on display at many museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Tate Gallery, the Glasgow Art Gallery and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Shayer lived a long life, during which he had two wives and 10 children. His eldest son, William Joseph Shayer Jr., also a painter, painted in a style very similar to his father. Their paintings are easily confused, which is made all the more difficult by the fact they probably collaborated on several paintings in the elder Shayer's later years. Shayer died in 1879 at the age of 92.
101 Lookout Mountain, Georgia
alan shuptrine
5 Through the Reeds s Watercolor s 14 " x 9 ⁄8 " s $1,500.00 Cotton Time s Watercolor s 5" x 7 " s $750.00 s Alan Shuptrine Alan Shuptrine
A painter known for his Southern and Appalachian Mountains genre, Alan Shuptrine has extended his reputa - tion from a renowned frame maker and water gilder to a nationally acclaimed watercolorist. The son of recog - nized painter, Hubert Shuptrine, he has continued the legacy of realism that both Andrew Wyeth and his father established. Shuptrine’s style is realism with high detailed and dramatic lighting in his landscapes and figurative paintings. His medium is primarily watercolor which he applies and controls in various techniques from wet-in- wet to drybrush. He prefers to handcraft, carve and gold leaf his own frames for his paintings. After participat - ing in numerous juried exhibitions and receiving awards from national and international watercolor societies, Shuptrine launched his first solo museum exhibition in May 2017. “Alan Shuptrine: Appalachian Watercolors of the Serpentine Chain” opened at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville and traveled to the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Ga., and the Huntsville Museum of Art before returning home to the Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland, Tenn., (a Smithsonian affiliate). www.alanshuptrine.com
102 Huntsville, Alabama
christi slinkard
Peace Be Still s Acrylic s 14 " x 14 " s $650.00 Nothing Else s Acrylic s 36 " x 36 " s $1,800.00 s Cristi Slinkard Cristi Slinkard
Born and raised in Huntsville, Cristi Slinkard developed a love for art at an early age and took art class - es outside of school to broaden her natural talents. She earned a degree in marketing from Auburn University and began her career working at Southern Living in Birmingham. Some of Slinkard’s work has been sold at a local boutique in Huntsville, but she does mostly commissioned work. “Abstracts are my personal favorite because they allow me to be more creative,” says Slinkard. “I mainly use acrylics but I like to use other mediums, such as foil and charcoal. When decorating a room, I am drawn to having neutral palettes mixed in with pops of color. Artwork can bring color into a space and be the focal point.” Her murals can be found at Jones Valley Elementary School and she has donated pieces to the Crescen-Dough Auction and the Huntsville Ballet Women’s Guild Auction. Slinkard co-owns an interior design company with her sister and she is able to personalize homes with her original art work. [email protected], neutralsinteriors.com
103 Huntsville, Alabama
lee anne parker smith
Sofa Painting s Oil s 12 " x 12 " s $400.00 s Lee Anne Parker Smith
Following two major milestones in her life, her 50th birthday and celebrating five years breast can - cer free, Lee Anne Parker Smith returned to her first love...creating. Having devoted most of her time to family life and raising children, she was also looking to the future with empty nesting on the hori - zon. Parker began to fill her time exploring oil painting through various classes, workshops and painting groups. A lifelong Southerner, she finds herself never at a loss for painting subjects. Flowers, still lives, interiors, figures, pets and abstracts are some of her favorites. Currently, Parker favors soft and serene brushwork and color palettes, while striving to capture both light and shad - ow in a looser manner. She also enjoys working with interior designers to create the perfect pieces for their clients’ homes. One of the greatest joys in her life was giving back to the breast cancer com - munity in Huntsville. In 2017, she was the featured artist for the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. It just so hap - pened that the timing of the race coincided with her 10-year breast cancer free anniversary!
104 Hartselle, Alabama
marianthe snyder
Sailing s Acrylic on Canvas s 24" x 24" s $1,023.00 The Final Stetch s Acrylic on Canvas s 18" x 24" s $1,123.00 Marianthe Snyder Marianthe Snyder
Award-winning artist Marianthe Snyder’s works are exhibited in galleries around the world. She began painting in 1981 and studied art as an understudy to several notable artists in Atlanta, Ga., and Thessaloniki, Greece. As an adult she has lived across the United States and Germany. Snyder has traveled extensively, giving her the opportunity to study art from the past and present. Finding inspiration in the diverse styles from museums and different cultures, her work consists of oil and acrylic paintings in an Impressionist style with an occasional flair of her unique expressionism. Most of Snyder’s subject matter consists of memories of her travels in still life, floral and landscapes. She uses a palette knife and brush to help convey her artistic expression and talents. Snyder lives in North Alabama and continues to share her interpretation of life’s experiences as God reveals each new-inspired day. She is an art instructor for com - munity youth programs, an advocate for orphans through multiple non-profit organizations and a strong supporter of veteran and artist organizations. https://www.facebook.com/Art-by-Marianthe
105 Venice, Florida
hodges soileau
Day Dreamer s Oil on Linen Panel s 11 " x 14 " s $1,500.00 s Hodges Soileau
After graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a B.A. degree, Hodges Soileau had a suc - cessful illustration career for 25 years during which his art was featured on more than 300 book covers. He worked for most of the major publishing houses in New York and was a 23-year member of the prestigious Society of Illustrators in New York. During this time, Soileau received many citations of merit for work exhibited in annual shows, was selected to do the painting for the 29th calls for entries and chaired the 35th Annual Exhibition. After years of executing the ideas and concepts of others, Soileau now paints subjects that are of personal interest. His most recent awards include Best Signature Award of Excellence in the 2015 Oil Painters of American 24th National Exhibition, Award of Excellence in the 2014 Oil Painters of American Eastern Regional Exhibition and first place in the 2011 Oil Painters of American Fall online showcase. Soileu was awarded signa - ture membership status by Oil Painters of America in December 2008, is a signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists and a member of The Portrait Society of America. His work hangs in private collections as well as in the permanent collections of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Coast Guard and Golf Digest magazine. www.hodgessoileau.com, ,http://hodgessoileau.blogspot.com/, [email protected]
106 Nashville, Tennessee
darryl steele
The Mime s Oil on Canvas Board s 10 " x 8 " s $800.00 Flycatcher s Watercolor and Gouache s 9" x 12 " s $400.00 Darryl Steele Darryl Steele
A self-taught artist, Darryl Steele was born in Nashville, Tenn., and has been a member of the Nashville arts com - munity for more than 40 years. His first one-man show was at the Tennessee Arts Commission Gallery in 1978, and since that time, his work has been featured in exhibitions and galleries across the nation. A prolific and ver - satile artist who works in several genres and mediums, Steele is perhaps best known for his small watercolor landscapes and his subtle, finely detailed pencil drawings of birds. He also creates dramatic still life paintings, haunting portraits and large, bold mixed media abstract collages. His work has been featured in several pub - lications including The Nashville Arts Magazine, N Focus Magazine, The Art of Watercolor Magazine and Artists on Art. Steele’s paintings are found in the permanent collections of the Opryland Hotel, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nissan Corporation and in many other public and private collections across the United States and abroad. His work is currently represented by Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder, Colo., and by The Assemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery in Buda, Texas.
107 Aix-en-Provence, France
jill steenhuis
Scissors, Flowers & Fruit Bowl on Strips s Oil on Canvas s 16 " x 20 " $3,000.00 s Jill Steenhuis
Jill Steenhuis, an Atlanta native with Alabama roots, has lived in the south of France since 1980. Following graduation from Sweet Briar College, she enrolled in The Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing in Aix-en-Provence, which follows in the tradition of Cézannne. Steenhuis works directly from nature en plein air. “Nature is my dancing partner and we are waltzing together to bring into being a new creation – one with sound and movement and wild brush strokes, expressing a new poetry – one that is half human, half divine,” said Steenhuis. “Art exists to make one taste the eternal.” Her work has been acquired by private collectors and museums, including the Huntsville Museum of Art. In 1997, she was the featured artist for the Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. She was a fellow at the VCCA (Virginia Center of Creative Arts) and was honored by the Atlanta History Center on April 28, 2019 by acquiring one of her paintings for its permanent collection. She has exhibited solo shows across the United States, France and Australia. Steenhuis’ mother, Nancy Benham Steenhuis, was from Scottsboro, Ala., and her godmother was Nannette Yarn. She will be returning to Huntsville with her sculptor son, Sergio Ruffato, in October 2021 to show her work in the home of her cousins, Emily and Jack Moody. [email protected], www.ArtInProvence.com
108 Sarasota, Florida
karen weihs
Tiger Got His Stripes s Oil and Canvas s 26" x 26" s $2,200.00 s Karen Weihs
Karen Weihs was the featured artist for the 2019 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. Using mostly palette knives and carefully chosen brushes, Weihs applies pigment in lush impasto layers interspersed with thin glazes that enrich colors and result in canvases that glow with mysterious light and form. The vague forms and evocative spaces in her paintings become magnets that draw audiences into the mystery of creation by way of human imagination. Her works radiate an otherworldly ambience of shimmering colors and swirling shapes, representing whatever subject matter the viewer chooses to see. Weihs galvanizes her audience's natural curiosity with compositions that border between abstrac - tion and landscape. She alludes to the familiar without telling the story. She is also an extraordinary teacher known for guiding students toward exploring their creativity, encouraging them to experiment with tools and techniques that lead to individual style. Weihs studied with LaMar Dodd at the University of Georgia while earning a BFA degree. She was born and raised in Charleston, S.C., where she raised two sons with her husband, Chris, a restauranteur and European trained professional chef. They now live in Sarasota, Fla., where she maintains a working and teaching studio for creatives looking for men - toring or respite in the mountains. www.karenweihs.com
109 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
della wells
Chicken, Don’t You Understand That? s Collage Glory’s House s Collage s 12" x 9" s $700.00 12" x 9" s $700.00 s Della Wells Della Wells
Self-taught artist Della Wells began seriously drawing and painting at the age of 42. Her narrative images are influenced primarily from her personal experiences embellished through the art of sto - rytelling into visual work. Her work has been written about and has appeared in several publica - tions including Betty-Carol Sellen and Cynthia J. Johnson’s book, “Self-Taught, Outsider and Folk Art, A Guide to American Artists, Locations and Resources.” In 2011, an award-winning play inspired by Wells’ life, “Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly,” debuted in Milwaukee. The play was commissioned by the Milwaukee First Stage Children’s Theatre and written by Y. York. In 2010, the play was selected to be read at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for its New Visions, New Voices Festival. The play has been produced by several children’s theatre companies in major Southern cities. Wells’ work is found in over 100 private and public collections, and she has exhibited in numerous galleries, muse - ums and art festivals in the United States and abroad. Wells is represented by the Portrait Society Gallery in Milwaukee, Wis.; Red Piano Too Art Gallery in Sant Helena Island, S.C.; Main Street Gallery in Clayton, Ga.; and Marcia Webber Art Objects in Montgomery.
110 Northport, Alabama
daniel white
Youth Choir s Oil s 30" x 40" s $1,200.00 s Daniel White Baptism (with Ancestors) s Oil s 24 " x 30 " s $800.00 Daniel White
Daniel White, a painter living in Northport, is trained in studio art and holds an MFA from the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology and a BFA from the University of Montevallo. His life is immersed in art, as he serves as director of the Paul R. Jones Museum and director of the University of Alabama Gallery in Tuscaloosa. White’s work is figurative painting that explores the realm of personal narratives and the formal princi - ples of painting. His aim is to create a formal painting using informal subject matter. White often uses bodies of water as the backdrop in paintings, which is a familiar scene from his childhood. “I paint to understand the world around me, to connect with art history, to connect with others,” said White. “In my recent work I have focused on the figures in my painting, but it goes back and forth between figures and narrative scenes.” His work has been acquired for private collections in the Southeast and outside the region.
111 Block Island, Rhode Island
briggs whiteford
Low Country Fisherman s Oil on Canvas s 25 " x 25 " s $1,400.00 Almond Tree in Bloom s Oil on Canvas s 21 " x 25 " s $1,200.00 Briggs Whiteford Briggs Whiteford
The Huntsville Museum of Art Gala Featured Artist for 2007, Briggs Whiteford paints from the poetry of her life and the beauty of her surroundings. Whiteford began her formal training as a fine artist at SUNY, Purchase in New York, the Art Students League of New York, the Silvermine Arts Center in Connecticut and the New York Studio School, New York City. However, her greatest teacher is nature itself. Having direct experiences in nature allows the sensation of being fully alive and embodied in the present moment to spill out onto the canvas. While she regularly travels to paint the rich and varied landscapes around the world, Whiteford also draws upon her roots in the South Carolina low country. In these paintings she connects land and sea in an intimate relationship with the low country’s Geechee/Gallah people who have been living on the land for hundreds of years. After three years in New York City, deeply engaged with the New York art scene and creating a body of work that was well received, Whiteford moved to Block Island, a tiny island off the coast of Rhode Island when the pandemic exploded in New York City. Her work, inspired by the vastness of sky and ocean juxtaposed with rolling lands and stone walls, is a culmination of roots in the Deep South, her travels around the world, imagination, dreams and an intimate connection with the natural world. www.briggswhiteford.com
112 Huntsville, Alabama
jerry whitworth
Sepia Oil on Paper Head Study s Oil on Paper s 14 " x 18 " $1,250.00 s Jerry Whitworth
Jerry Whitworth achieves compelling realistic images while also conveying a sense of vibrancy with his paint - ings. His respect for the traditions of portraiture is evident in his work as he has developed his style from exten - sive study of the Old Masters. He also affects a spontaneity in his portraits that renders them distinctively con - temporary. A native of Alabama, Whitworth earned a BFA in painting from the University of Alabama and studied at the Art Students League of New York. Whitworth has painted various public officials, including retired Alabama Supreme Court Justice Oscar Adams, Jr. and NASA’s Wernher Von Braun. Whitworth has spent considerable time in the museums in Europe studying the masterpieces of Western art. Having a studio in Paris gives him the opportunity to continually learn from the great art of the past through his regular visits to the Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay, and many other important European museums. He greatly enjoys spending part of the year in Huntsville. www.jerrywhitworthportraits.com Conditions: Cannot be used in conjunction with any portrait promotional price offered by Jerry Whitworth and can - not be applied to any portrait commissioned through a third party, agency or gallery. This certificate must be redeemed by December 31, 2021.
113 Provence, France
alice williams
3 3 Influence s Oil on Canvas s 30 " x 40 " s $6,600.00 s Alice Williams Dordogne Remembrance s Oil on Canvas s 11 ⁄4" x 11 ⁄4" $1,450.00 s Alice Williams The Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist in 2009, Alice Williams paints, laughs, gardens and lives with an ease and awak - ened wonder which infuse the very fibers of her canvas and inspire every stroke of her brush. Her color play and thoughtful composi - tion, lure the viewer into a timeless, secret world they never knew they were missing. Williams studied fine arts at Columbia College, Furman University and Clemson University in South Carolina, then went on to study under Al Green, John Howard Kintsler and Albert Handel, to name a few. It was in Atlanta that she found the great Russian painters (and brothers), Constantine and Roman Chatov, who quickly became her most influential teachers. Williams spent three years under their tutelage, which led to a lucrative 12 years working as a portraiture artist, and her eventual discovery of her own, very personal creative expression. Her passion and sheer joy for creating legendary gardens matches her love of painting. Ciel Bleu de Bonnieux 1 s Oil on Canvas s 15 " x 18 " Always drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Williams took $2,300.00 s Alice Williams notice of the enchanting gardens of England when her husband’s job with IBM took them there for two and a half years in 1985. The couple’s love of Provence drew them back to France where they now live in an 1823 farmhouse, which Don says is “just South of heaven’s gate” and Alice refers to as “le paradis.” www.alicewilliams.com 114 Decatur, Georgia
augusta wilson
Mountain Weekend s Acrylic on Canvas s 40 " x 30 " Garden Party s Mixed Oil Media on Canvas s 40 " x 40 " $2,100.00 s Augusta Wilson $2,700.00 s Augusta Wilson
Augusta Hyland Wilson is interested in art that is both accessible and thought-provoking. His paintings play with connections; what it means to have a clear path and adversely what it feels like to forgo the path and dis - cover one’s surroundings. Adventurous color palettes, a variety of layers and imaginative mark-making are his tools of choice to create pieces that allow for each viewer to discover something for themselves. Wilson grad - uated from the University of Georgia with a BFA in painting and from Savannah College of Art and Design- Atlanta with an MFA in painting. His education led to a summer in the hills of Cortona, Italy, a love affair with events and marketing, and a visual language that never tires. He resides in Decatur, Ga., with his two young sons. When not painting, Wilson enjoys teaching abstract painting classes for adults. Wilson regularly posts new paintings to Instagram: @augustawilson. www.augustawilsonstudio.com
115 Hoosick, New York
evan wilson
Rose of Sharon s Oil on Panel s 16 " x 12 " s $12,500.00 Baptism Sisters s Oil on Panel s 12 " x 9 " s $7,500.00 Evan Wilson Evan Wilson
Augusta Hyland Wilson is interested in art that is both accessible and thought-provoking. His paintings play with connections; what it means to have a clear path and adversely what it feels like to forgo the path and discover one’s surroundings. Adventurous color palettes, a variety of layers and imaginative mark-making are his tools of choice to create pieces that allow for each viewer to discover something for themselves. Wilson graduated from the University of Georgia with a BFA in painting and from Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta with an MFA in painting. His education led to a summer in the hills of Cortona, Italy, a love affair with events and marketing, and a visual language that never tires. He resides in Decatur, Ga., with his two young sons. When not painting, Wilson enjoys teaching abstract painting classes for adults. Wilson regularly posts new paintings to Instagram: @augustawilson. www.augustawilsonstudio.com
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