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Dana Anderson, a 28-year-old Huntsville native and resident, is the South’s first artist with special needs to begiven 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 becomeher voice and she has been featured on local, regional and national media outlets, which has resulted in a largefollowing with sales of more than 100 paintings in 35 states. Unlike neurotypical professional artists, Anderson’swork is her only voice, and she is prolific with more than 300 pieces in less than three years. She paints weekly atthe Inside Out Studio, a local studio for adults with disabilities, where she creates museum-worthy art. She workswith canvas or board to create landscape and abstract art. She often paints over her work several times beforeshe 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, “BeyondBarriers,” is educating the public that persons with disabilities can do amazing things if given the opportunity. www.danaandersonart.com, facebook.com/danaandersonart.huntsville

Still s Acrylic on Canvas s 36" x 24" s $3,200.00 s Dana AndersonUntitled s Acrylic on Canvas s 20" x 30"$1,600.00 s Dana Anderson

dana andersonHuntsville, Alabama

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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 withmovement.” A native of Colorado and a resident of Tennessee, Barrick claims dual citizenship maintaining homesin 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 FeanMagazine, 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, “pleinair painters for the land” (www.chestnutgroup.org), now widely recognized as the premier plein air/conservation artorganization. Barrick was also instrumental in establishing “Wild About Colorado” Plein Air Festival supporting TheContinental Divide Land Trust. www.kimbarrickstudio.com

Nap s Oil s 8" x 10" s $550.00 s Kim BarrickChickadees s Oil s 14" x 11" s $850.00 s Kim Barrick

kim barrickNashville, Tennessee

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Award-winning artist Jennifer Black lives and works in Charleston, S.C., where she maintains her studio overlooking themarshes 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 artworkhelped fund her education at Florida State University, where she received a B.A. in creative art. Since then, she has honedher skills studying with locally and nationally known artists, including Kim English, Craig Nelson, Kevin Macpherson andScott Christensen. In 2008, Paint America’s Paint the Parks jurors named Black as a national competition finalist in the “Top100” competition. Additionally, she won top honors in the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition with the prestigiousMayor’s Award and recently was juried in to the Oil Painters of American Easter Region show.www.lowcountrystudio.com

jennifer blackCharleston, South Carolina

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

gary bodnerAtlanta, Georgia

With interests in everything from architecture to art,Gary Bodner is the quintessential Renaissance man.Bodner studied architecture at Miami University ofOhio before entering Chicago Medical School. Heearned his medical degree from Emory UniversitySchool of Medicine and for the past 30 years haspracticed medicine in Atlanta, specializing in obstet-rics and gynecology. Bodner began painting over 17years ago and has studied under Phil Carpenter inclasses at the Atlanta College of Art. He has partici-pated in workshops with nationally acclaimed artistRobert Johnson at Sara-Britt Arts in Tuscaloosa andalso studied under Sandy Grow of Atlanta. He was the2011 featured artist for Huntsville Museum of Art Gala.His artwork has a tremendous following throughoutthe Southeast, and he is represented in many fine artgalleries from Atlanta to New Orleans. Bodnerdescribes his work as strong and colorful with anexpressionistic style. www.garybodner.net

Faces No. 2 s Acrylic with Resin s 32" x 32" s $1,500.00Gary Bodner

Faces No. 4 s Acrylic with Resin s 32" x 32" s $1,500.00Gary Bodner

Faces No. 3 s Acrylic with Resin s 32" x 32" s $1,500.00Gary Bodner

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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 musicalquality with people resembling notes on a page. His landscapes are reminiscent of Turner, with theirdreamy ethereal quality and subtle but powerful use of color. His paintings address Old World themesin a contemporary style and his abstract interpretations of international landscapes invite the viewerinto an assortment of cosmopolitan or pastoral environments. Bouterin grew up in his grandfather’shouse near St. Remy de Provence and his paintings are usually infused with the light and beauty of thesurroundings that influenced him early on. He has an optimistic view of life, and people often commenton 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 2009Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. www.pascalbouterin.com

pascal bouterinParis, France

Fin de Journee s Oil on Board s 12" x 12" s $1,200.00 s Pascal Bouterin

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David Boyd graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration. After college, he returnedto his hometown and taught art to middle and high school students for 20 years before pursuing his love of painting fulltime 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 inhistoric 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 andis a signature member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and the Laguna Plein Air PaintersAssociation. He is the founder of the Southside Outdoor Sketchers group, SOS, and a founding member of the Society ofSeven. An award-winning artist, his work can be found in private collections across the globe. Boyd is the proud father ofDavid Boyd III and Aila Boyd. www.davidboydjr.com

david boyd, jr.Newnan, Georgia

Cloudscape Cumberland s Oil and Cold Wax on Linen11" x 14" s $1,000.00 s David Boyd, Jr.

Sunset @ 13 Mile s Oil on Linen s 18" x 24" s $2,400.00 s David Boyd, Jr.

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Award-winning artist Nancy Bradford has firmly established herself within the art community, demonstrating asophistication 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 andwatercolor. Known for a fluid, direct style, she captures the viewer’s attention with her expressive use of rich, radiantcolor. Her work can be seen at the Dragonfly Gallery in Fayetteville, Tenn. and at her new location, The Lake Studioon the Tennessee River, Roseberry Creek in Scottsboro. She has exhibited at many regional art shows across theSoutheast, including Trinity, Atlanta Ga; The Webb Show, Knoxville, Tenn.; The Harding Show, Nashville, Tenn.; andthe 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 theSoutheast. nancybradfordart.com.

Silver Blues s Oil on Canvas s 10" x 10" s $300.00Nancy Bradford

Sunflower Field - Aix-en-Provence s Original Pastel onFrench Paper s 11" x 14" s $200.00 s Nancy Bradford

nancy bradfordScottsboro, Alabama

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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 surroundingsas well as her travel in the United States and abroad. While she enjoys the quiet solitude of her studio, shedelights in painting on location. “My artwork starts in reality and evolves through my imagination,” saysBrown. “As an Impressionist, I believe in a painting process that enables me to tap into my creativity ratherthan 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 AirPainters of the Southeast and a signature member of both The Oil Painters of America and The AmericanImpressionist Society. She is also an active member of The Cumberland Society of Oil Painters and TheChestnut Group, a nonprofit group of artists dedicated to preserving endangered ecosystems, historiclocales and aesthetically and environmentally significant places. Brown is an award-winning artist and mostrecently received Plein Air Magazine Award of Excellence, American Impressionist Society 21st annualNational Juried Exhibition. Her work can be found at art galleries across the United States including inProvincetown, Mass.; Kennebunkport, Maine; Charleston, S.C.; Bluffton, S.C.; Naples, Fla., and Leiper’s Fork,Tenn. www.anneblairbrown.com

Fowl Play s Oil on Linen s 24" x 24" s $4,800.00Anne Blair Brown

Quiet Porch s Oil on Linen s 16" x 16" s $2,800.00Anne Blair Brown

anne blair brownNashville, Tennessee

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North Carolina based studio painter Dana Brown works with encaustic, using beeswaxand resin to convey elaborate depictions of botanical scenes, farm equipment, urbanbackdrops and other mechanically complex machinery. Utilizing tools designed forceramists, Brown carves, fills, layers and fuses the wax, creating areas to be filled withpigment. Her industrial scenes evoke a sense of wonder, guiding the eye through geo-metrically complex landscapes teeming with rich detail. Brown has been featured inexhibitions 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 JuriedExhibition, Providence, R.I.; among others. She has been featured in Watercolor MagicMagazine, Artist Magazine, American Artist Watercolor as well in several books.www.danabrownart.com

Carmela’s Choice s Watercolor s 43" x 30" s $2,000.00Dana Brown

dana brownMaggie Valley, North Carolina

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Rebekah Sanders Bynum studied fine art at the University of Montevallo and receivedher BFA in 1999. Over the past 20 years she maintained and expanded her craftthrough commissioned portraits and murals, and through the founding and franchis-ing of Spirited Art. Rebekah’s work can be seen in numerous private residencesthroughout the Southeast. She is a Huntsville native. Facebook: @BekBynumArt

Ranuculus s Oil s 12" x 9" s $1,000.00 s Rebekah Bynum

rebekah bynumHuntsville, Alabama

After two years as a fine art major in college, Amy Crews completed her degrees in management and marketing. Settingher artistic gifts aside, she enjoyed a successful corporate career, the last of which was in marketing for Southern Livingmagazine. Soon after her first child was born, she returned to the easel and has been a full-time artist for 20 years now. Ithas 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 ofwork, and her paintings bring to vivid life the detail around us we oftentimes overlook. She is best known for her paintingsof flora and fauna. Crews has won a significant number of awards over the span of her career and has been featured innumerous publications and exhibits. Her work can be found in notable corporate and private art collections including inthree major hospitals in Birmingham and the Alabama governor’s mansion. Originally from Atlanta, Crews resides inBirmingham with her husband, Matt, and their two children. www.amycrewsgallery.com

Georgia s Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas s 24" x 20” s $750.00 sAmy Crews

Neat s Oil on Linen s 5" x 7” s $350.00 s Amy Crews

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amy crewsBirmingham, Alabama

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Born and raised in Montgomery, Barbara Davis has been painting since the age of 14, realizing her love for art atan 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 eventuallybecoming a full-time artist. Davis has won numerous awards for her artwork in regional and national shows. Herwork 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 PowerCompany and the U.S. District Courthouse Middle District of Alabama. She is a member of Oil Painters of Americaand 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

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

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barbara davisMontgomery, Alabama

For Vicki Denaburg, painting has long been a heartfelt passion, so becoming an artist was the fulfillment ofa lifelong dream. Although she has been inspired by and has painted with many artists over the years, sheis 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 awhole new level. She works to create unique pieces by layering the different mediums in a way that will speakto viewers with excitement and interest. Denaburg participates in numerous juried regional shows as well ascharitable events. Her work can be found at Beau Interiors, Grayton Beach, Fla., and Bella Vita,Collierville,Tenn. www.vickidenaburg.com

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The Only One sMixed Media s 36" x 36" s $1,500.00Vicki Denaburg

Count Your Blessings sMixed Media s 36" x 30" s $1,200.00Vicki Denaburg

vicki denaburgBirmingham, Alabama

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Inspired by nature, Noah Desmond has an impressionistic style that borders the edge ofabstraction. He creates landscapes and florals with bold colors and a sense of movement thatdraw 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 bothpalette 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 andwas 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.Noahdesmond38@yahoo.com

Edge of the Woods s Oil s 12" x 24" s $1,400.00 s Noah Desmond

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A student at the Ontario School of Art, the Art Students League in New York with William Merritt Chase and RobertHenri, 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 andmagazine 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 CanadianAcademy (1898-1932), the Ontario Society of Artists (1899-1925), the Women's Art Association of Canada and theCanadian National Exhibition. In her position as founding chair of the Women's Committee of the CanadianNational Exhibition, she has been credited with the design of the now-demolished Women's Building. Elliott wasalso a member of the Women's Press Club, the Women's Musical Club and the Toronto Heliconian Club. Many ofher works hang in Victoria College, Emmanuel College, St. Hilda's College, the School of Nursing, University ofToronto, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Toronto Women's Press Club.

Floral in Oil s Oil on Canvas Board s 251⁄4" x 22" s $500.00 s Peter and Betsy Lowe

emily louise orr elliott Ontario, Canada

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Raised in Nashville, Beverly Ford Evans now resides in Franklin, Tenn. As a child she was encouraged by her parents to drawand 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 herdeliberate brushwork and attention to the scene, Evans captures the essence of the landscape beautifully and artfully. Sheloves to pack her paints and travel to other parts of our country, where she is inspired by the diversity and beauty at everyturn 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

Morning Stroll s Oil s 18" x 24" s $1,850.00 s Beverly Ford EvansMorning Stroll s Oil s 18" x 24" s $1,850.00 s Beverly Ford Evans

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nancy frankeAtlanta, Georgia

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 atUNC Chapel Hill. Primarily self-taught as an adult, Franke has benefited from workshop study with someof the finest painters of today such as Sherrie McGraw, Carolyn Anderson and Kim English. Franke hasparticipated in many group and juried shows, and in 2010 she was chosen as a signature member ofthe Oil Painters of America. She is represented by Huff Harrington Fine Art, Atlanta, Ga., and Reinert FineArt 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 popularworkshop 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

Orchids in Silver s Acrylic & Oil on Canvas24" x 12" s $2,250.00 s Nancy Franke

Villa on Hillside in Tuscany s Oil s 6" x 8" s $500.00 s Karen HaganSt. James Church s Oil s 8" x 6" s $500.00Karen Hagan

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karen hewitt haganCharleston, South Carolina

Painter and gallery owner, Karen Hewitt Hagan, is living the quintessential life of an accomplished artist. TheFlorence, S.C., native has taught plein air painting in Charleston, Italy, the Bahamas and France. Currently, Haganteaches 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’sown works are collected nationally and can be found in permanent collections of fine resorts like The Sanctuaryat Kiawah Island. She is a breast cancer survivor, which drastically changed her perspective on life and work. “I’vehad a whole lot of challenges and changes in the last few years; moving back to dry land (she lived on a boat foreight years), becoming single and going through breast cancer,” said Hill. “I’ve found that my paintings alwaysfollow my heart, and what’s happening with my emotions usually flows through my brush.”www.haganfineart.com

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willoughby lucas hastingsBoston, Massachusetts

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 atTufts 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 Museumof Fine Arts Boston, Center for Maine Contemporary Art and the Huntsville Museum of Art as well as in several galleryand 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 Alabamain 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 andestablishes counter-hegemonic aesthetics through the production of elaborate garments and collaborativelymade protest banners referencing generational quilting collectives and feminist and queer activism. https://www.willoughbylucashastings.com/

St. James Parish s Digital Collage/Photograph20" x 30" s $800.00 sWilloughby Lucas Hastings

Double Exposure s 35 mm Film Photograph s 18" x 12" s $400.00Willoughby Lucas Hastings

Billy Herrin was born and raised on the coast of Savannah, Ga. He graduated from AuburnUniversity with a degree in architecture. After a 40-year design career in Huntsville, Herrinretired and had the time to paint watercolors, along with making wine and playing golf. Hisprimary painting interest is landscapes, and if a boat is involved, it’s even better. Herrin hasparticipated in numerous painting workshops in the Southeast and his work has been dis-played in Huntsville and Savannah galleries.

Different Girlfriend s Watercolor s 23" x 29" s $550.00 s Billy Herrin

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billy herrinHuntsville, Alabama

Deborah Hill finds inspiration in the depth of color and form in the natural world, rural vistas, beaches andmarsh, 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 meansof color, brushwork and paint application. She provides the viewer with a visual roadmap to navigate throughthe 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

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

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deborah hillCharleston, South Carolina and Aurora, New York

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A self-described representational painter, the works of artist Ignat Ignatov float fluidly betweenImpressionism 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 30available 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 ofVeliko Tarnovo. In 1997, at the age of 19, fueled by his desire to pursue the “American dream,” he entereda lottery to win a Green card. He won – and since he knew only one person in the United States, who livedin California, he moved to the Golden State. He then studied at the prestigious California Institute in NorthHollywood and taught painting classes at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art where he taught until2012. In the course of establishing his artistic roots, Ignatov was influenced by Nicolai Fechin, John SingerSargent, 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. TheHuntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist in 2020, Ignatov is represented by LePrince Gallery inCharleston. www.ignatovart.com, email: ignatov101@yahoo.com, Instagram: ignatignatov

Movement of Light s Oil s 16" x 12" s $1,500.00 s Ignat Ignatov

ignat ignatovCharleston, South Carolina

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Artist Holly Irwin says that when she was a child, she loved towatch 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 underPittsburgh’s legendary art teacher, Joseph Fitzpatrick, whoselist of famous students include Andy Warhol. She was eventu-ally awarded a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University’sfine arts program. Many years later, after being diagnosedwith 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 anew life. To this day, the female figure continues to be a con-stant source of inspiration and the vehicle through which Irwinbest expresses herself. She says, “My paintings are simplycompositions from the heart.” Irwin is represented by dkGallery in Marietta, Ga., Lyons Share Gallery in Fairhope andBeverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham. www.hollyirwin.com

Dance On s Ink and Watercolor s 161⁄2" x 201⁄2" s $700.00 s Holly Irwin

Love Song s Ink and Pastel s 15" x 111⁄2"$350.00 s Holly Irwin

Missy s Ink and Acrylic s 13" x 11" s $350.00Holly Irwin

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Born and educated in Russia, Murat Kaboulov lived and worked in Brentwood, Tenn., from 1992 until the end of his lifein 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 ofRussia and Portrait Society of America. His works can be found in many art museums throughout Russia as well as inprivate collections all over the world.

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

murat kaboulovBrentwood, Tennessee

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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 andbathroom tile mosaics. A master craftsman in the Huntsville community, Knox has left his mark onmany homes and businesses. With his creative eye and natural gifs, he enjoys sculpting, stonecarving and working with metal. The joy he brings to his work is evident through his creations.

2020 s Brass, Spandex and Wood s 63" x 39" s $1,000.00Mike Knox

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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 withnotable 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 tobe satisfying and complete. Whether I'm painting a figure, a landscape, a beloved pet or a vase of flowers, I look ateach blank canvas as an opportunity to reveal something wonderful about God's vast creation.”nleedesign4u@gmail.com

Something About Pears s Oil on Canvas s 24" x 24" s $750.00Nancy Lee

Good Morning s Oil on Canvas s 8" x 10" s $350.00Nancy Lee

nancy leeAtlanta, Georgia

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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 inviteyou 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 andjuried shows throughout the United States. She was the 2017 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist.www.sherrierusslevine.com

The Louvre Reflections s Oil on Canvas s 20" x 24"$2,400.00 s Sherrie Russ Levine

Iconic Beauty s Oil on Canvas s 20" x 24" s $2,400.00Sherrie Russ Levine

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Portrait artist Maggie Little, a resident of Huntsville, received a B.S. degree in art education from AuburnUniversity. She has created approximately 270 portraits but also enjoys landscape painting, which feeds herinner soul. She paints the Western landscape when she visits that region, but her favorite subjects are right herein Madison County. Little’s work is featured in public and private collections through the United States and 12 ofher portraits hang in the Madison County Courthouse. Her accolades include being selected as the 1992 featuredartist for Panoply Arts Festival, being awarded first place in the 2012 Guntersville Springfest and receiving thePeople’s Choice Award in the 1983 HALMA Juried Exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Her artwork was alsoselected for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s 60th anniversary program cover. Little’s artwork has beenexhibited in museums throughout the state of Alabama. Her works can be found at The Little Green Store andGallery in Huntsville.

Morning on the Fire Hole River s Oil on Canvas s 24" x 36"$4,320.00 s Maggie Little

Hermosa Cliffs Colorado s Oil on Canvas Board11" x 14" s $1,250.00 s Maggie Little

maggie littleHuntsville, Alabama

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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 fabulousartists across the country. Her work can be found locally at Golden Griffin and Brooks and Collier and at BentonsGallery in Salado, Texas, as well as several corporate collections. www.leslielockhart.com

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 Huntsville, Alabama

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John Lonergan, the Huntsville Museum of Art Gala’s 2004 Featured Artist, has lived and breathedart for over 40 years. Lonergan knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in thearts. He received his BFA in 1964 and, 10 years later, a master’s degree in education administrationfrom the University of Alabama. Combining his love for art and teaching, he taught art to highschool students for 25 years at Pell City High School, while simultaneously perfecting his own styleof painting and pottery. In 1968, he began to exhibit at Littlehouse Galleries in Homewood, whichhas showcased his work in many solo exhibitions over the years, including his most recent showthere 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.

Study in Black s Oil s 12" x 16" s $5,000.00 s John Lonergan

john lonerganPell City, Alabama

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Helli Luck was born and raised in London, where she was exposed to great art from a very youngage. 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 yearsold, she was privileged to have her work exhibited in the mall galleries near Buckingham Palaceand then travel Europe with this exhibit in 1972. At age 18, she began studying graphic design atSaint Martins School of Art in London. Upon graduating with honors, she formed D&H Advertisingand worked with Saatchi & Saatchi as an art director where she was responsible for majoraccounts including British Airways, Toshiba and Gucci. Luck has always enjoyed painting en pleinair, using sketches as inspiration when she returns to the studio. www.helliluckfineart.com

Tiny Dancer s Oil s 9" x 12" s $400.00 s Helli Luck Lunch in Provence s Oil s 24" x 30" s $2,000.00Helli Luck

helli luckNashville, Tennessee

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Yasharel Manzy was born in the ancient Jewish sector of Esfahan, Iran.After immigrating to the United States and doing many different types ofwork, he was overwhelmed by the need for artistic expression. Thus, atage 40, he left his last business to devote himself to painting. Manzy begantraveling extensively and was especially taken with the landscapes ofsouthern France and Italy’s Tuscany region. The dramatic vistas in theseplaces 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 hasalso had over 40 solo exhibitions in galleries throughout the United States.

Cortona, Italy s Oil on Canvas s 9" x 12"$1,500.00 s Yasheral Manzy

Gold Sky in Aix-en-Provence s Oil on Canvas16" x 12" s $2,900.00 s Yasheral Manzy

Italian Landscape with Snow s Oil on Board16" x 14" s $3,100.00 s Yasheral Manzy

Farm in Tuscany s Oil on Canvas s 14" x 12"$2,900.00 s Yasheral Manzy

yasheral manzyAtlanta, Georgia

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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 drawingand replicating the masters. Maples’ second grade teacher often sent her class artwork home with notesattached relaying her astonishment that she created such masterful artworks at such a young age. Her uniquetalent continued to grow into adulthood. In 2010, Maples opened an interior design business where she begancreating one-of-a-kind pieces of original art for her clients. Art soon took on a life of its own and there beganthe 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 since2013, she paints a modern style of Native Americans of which she has many collectors. Maple’s art was chosenand highlighted at the Art Shopping exhibition at Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, in October 2017. Herwork has also been featured on many art and design blogs and included in numerous magazines such asBirmingham 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

Ataraxy s Mixed Media: Acrylic Paint, Acrylic Ink & Graphite20" x 20" s $1,200.00 sMandy Maples

Ataraxy s Mixed Media: Acrylic Paint, Acrylic Ink & Graphite20" x 20" s $1,200.00 sMandy Maples

mandy maplesCullman, Alabama

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Suzanne Matthews took her first painting class at the Huntsville Museum of Art Academy whileemployed 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 workshopstaught by several Gala featured artists including Kim English, Lorraine Christie, Roger Dale Brown andAnne Blair Brown. Gary Bodner especially has had a significant impact on her work. Most recently shetraveled to Provence to study with Alice Williams. “I love to paint,” says Matthews. “I love how youalways find a group of artists sharing their valuable insights. Whether it’s talking composition, mixingcolors, trying a new brush or returning to the basics of drawing, I hope to be painting when I’m 90!”www.suzannewmatthews.com

Platter of Oranges s Ink Graphite s 24" x 30" s $1,050.00Suzanne Matthews

No. 67 s Oil on Canvas Board s 12" x 12" s $295.00Suzanne Matthews

suzanne matthewsMadison, Alabama

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Award winning artist Pat Meyer’s work is collected both in the United States and internationally. She isrepresented 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 alwaysbeen as a collector of fine art. Upon retirement, Meyer’s pursuit of art has been a passion -- to learn andcreate beautiful paintings. Life offers so many challenges on a day-to-day basis, but through art, youcan immerse yourself in something lovely to give your mind the break it sometimes needs. Meyer’sgrandmother and mother gave her the love of flowers and those fond memories are somewhere in eachof 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 greatestblessing,” she says. “You will feel drama, expression, strong use of color and light in an impressionist toexpressionistic style in my art.” www.PatMeyer-artist.com

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

pat meyerTulsa, Oklahoma

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Born and raised in South Africa, Vanessa Miller graduated with a bachelor of economics from the University ofStellenbosch 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 inNew 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 orwood and her subject matter includes historic street scenes, landscapes, still life and people. Recent accomplishmentsinclude being accepted into a national juried show by the American Impressionist Society and winning Best OutdoorStill Life in the Plein Air Competition. www.vanessamillerfineart.com

Pansies s Oil s 10" x 8" s $600.00 s Vanessa MillerEvening at the Circus s Oil s 10" x 8" s $600.00 s Vanessa Miller

vanessa millerHuntsville, Alabama

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Dean L. Mitchell, the 2015 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist, was born in 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pa., andreared in Quincy, Fla. He is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. Mitchell is wellknown for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in othermediums, including egg temperas, oils and pastels. Mitchell has been featured in numerous publications, includingthe 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 KemperMuseum of Contemporary Art. www.deanmitchellstudio.com

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 mitchellTampa, Florida

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A Southern artist with an international following, Nall has aunique style that has captivated the world. A native of Troy, Ala.,he spent his formative years in Birmingham and Arab. Nallreceived a degree in art, political science and psychology fromthe University of Alabama and studied at the prestigious EcoleNationale des Beaux Arts in Paris. His works have been exhibitedthroughout the United States and internationally. Nall is the recip-ient of Mary Ellen LoPresti ARLIS/Southeast Publishing Award forBest Art Book for “Alabama Art” (Black Belt Press) and works topromote Alabama artists by curating their works into RSA Hotelsin Alabama. He received the 1998 Alumnus Art Award by theUniversity of Alabama’s Society for the Fine Arts, a DoctorateHonoris Causa from Troy University and Alabama'sDistinguished Artist of the Year award from the Alabama StateCouncil on the Arts. In 2018 Nall was elected to the AlabamaHumanities Foundation Board. Troy University currently pays trib-ute featuring the Fred “Nall” Hollis Gallery, an autobiographygallery of the artist’s life, along with the University of AlabamaCollege of Education presenting the opening of the Nall Museumdisplaying a collection of four decades of work. Nall, the 1993Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist, lives and works inFairhope. www.nallart.com

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

Cotton with Fly s Mixed Media and Paint s 20" x 17"$1,200.00 s Nall

nallFairhope, Alabama

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Angela Nesbit effortlessly captures light, movement and texture. Recognized for her portraits of children inmotion and her unique style, she uses a brush and palette knife to build energetic layers of paint on top of aheavily under painted canvas. Nesbit’s subjects often walk a fine line between abstraction and reality. Settledamid thick layers of paint, her simple subjects wander softly in and out of the background. Nesbit’s journey inthe art world began when she met Andy Braitman in 2000. She has since logged countless and oftenexhausting hours in the pursuit of chasing luminosity and texture in her work. She loves to paint what sheknows – 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

Golden s Oil on Canvas s 16" x 20" s $1,995.00Angela Nesbit

Coral Blooms s Oil on Canvas s 12" x 12" s $995.00 s Angela Nesbit

angela nesbitCharlotte, North Carolina

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Inspired by the colors and light of the Southern coastal landscape, Karin Olah combines hand-dyed fabric and paintto create her signature multi-layered paintings. Her subject matter ranges from seascape to abstract expressionismto a dreamy place in-between. Born in Lancaster County, Pa., Olah combines her interest in quilt making, a BFA fromMaryland 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 YearAward 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 inAtlanta, Ga., Hillary Whitaker Gallery in Ponte Vedra, Fla., and Liz Lidgett Gallery in Des Moines, Iowa, and is part ofthe public collections at Medical University of South Carolina, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Meeting StreetLofts and The City of Charleston. Karin lives in Charleston, S.C., where she enjoys spending time at the beach with herhusband, two daughters and a floppy labradoodle puppy named Charlie.

Promise s Mixed Media with Textiles on Wood s 12" x 12"$400.00 s Karin Olah

Uplift s Mixed Media with Textiles on Wood s 16" x 16"$600.00 s Karin Olah

karin olahCharleston, South Carolina

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Susan Oliver, artist, author and jewelry designer, lives in Birmingham, Ala. She has attended Agnes Scott Collegein Atlanta, Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans and Florida State University in Florence, Italy. Along withnumerous shows in the United States, she has also exhibited her work at The Gallery Synthese and with TheBawag Foundation for the Arts during the Festival of the Arts in Vienna. Dr. Walter Koschatzky, director of theAlbertina Museum of Vienna, opened these shows. Oliver’s award-winning works hang in corporate and privatecollections 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 Stagesposter. Oliver’s works have been featured in numerous publications both in the U.S. and Europe. She has writtenand published a children’s book, “Gelbo’s World: Remembering Colors.” Oliver also designs jewelry as wearablepieces of art. In 2015, Oliver’s jewelry was selected to be part of the Kessler Collection at the Grand BohemianHotel. Her most recent project was painting a 25-foot mural at the Elyton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Oliver’spiece is given in memory of her brother, John Oliver, October 2020, who was an artist and a beautiful spirit.www.artbyoliver.com

Santa Fe s Acrylic on Canvas s 60" x 60" s $6,500.00 s Susan Oliver

susan oliverBirmingham, Alabama

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Joe Parrott was born and lives in Knoxville, Tenn. He earned a B.S. degree in business administration from theUniversity of Tennessee in 1967 and is a self-taught artist. Parrott worked in the graphic arts industry for 43 yearswhile 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 MartinLewis. Parrott is represented by The District Gallery, Knoxville, Tenn.; River Gallery, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Gallery202, Franklin, Tenn.; High Country Art & Antique, Blue Ridge, Ga.; and Lagerquist Gallery, Atlanta, Ga.http://joeparrott.com

Warm Fall Day s Oil on Panel s 12" x 16" s $950.00Joe Parrott

Bethlehem Church Road s Oil on Canvas s 18" x 24" s $1,500.00Joe Parrott

joe parrottKnoxville, Tennessee

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Rene Stubblefield Poe has been painting in the Impressionist tradition since 1999. She enjoys both studio painting aswell as en plein air. Poe has studied under Jill Steenhuis in the South of France and participated in valuable workshopswith Kim English, Anne Blair Brown and Quang Ho. She also had the good fortune to study with two leading artists ina year-long mentorship including the late Murat Kaboulov, who painted in the Russian Impressionist style, and OPAmaster artist Roger Dale Brown, who is known for his beautiful and sensitive landscapes. Poe is currently working andteaching from her home studio in Nashville, Tenn. Contact her at renestubblefield@gmail.com or visit her website atwww.renestubblefield.com.

Cuties s Oil on Canvas s 8" x 16" s $400.00René Stubblefield Poe

Afternoon Nap s Oil on Canvas s 24" x 12" s $200.00René Stubblefield Poe

rené stubblefield poe Nashville, Tennessee

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Painter Lesley Powell’s subjects range from intimate still lifes to sweeping outdoor vistas. She works with aclassical 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 objectsto 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 thescene can inform her work. Painting is a second career for Powell, who first practiced corporate law. Shehas studied at workshops with plein air painter Kevin Macpherson, as well as with California artists PeggiKroll 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 HuffHarrington Fine Art in Atlanta, Shain Gallery in Charlotte and Vision Gallery in Morehead City, N.C.www.lesleypowellart.com

Ginger Jar with Fruit s Oil on Linen s 12" x 16" s $1,100.00Lesley Powell

Hydrangeas in Turquoise Vase s Oil on Linen12" x 9" s $650.00 s Lesley Powell

lesley powellCharlotte, North Carolina

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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 withsomeone.” Her biggest influences are Edouard Manet and Paul Cezanne. She believes that as painters learnand grow as artists, they constantly challenge themselves with new endeavors. Painting is learning how tosee 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 paintedwith a purposefully intent to sharpen her process to make her artwork grow to a new level. Her accoladesinclude 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 featuredartist 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

Summer Storm Brewing s Oil on Linen s 20" x 26" s $975.00Kathryn Price

Harbor View s Oil on Linen s 18" x 22" s $750.00Kathryn Price

kathryn priceMooresville, Alabama

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Linda Ellen Price, featured artist at the Huntsville Museum of Art Gala in 2003, is both a portraitpainter and a painter of creative works. A student of Russian artist Max Heldman, her travels toRussia and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg were inspirational to her painting. Her works rangefrom Sepia tones to vivid color. Price lives on her retreat in Northeast, Ala., Bird Song. She is amember of several art organizations including Oil Painters of America and Portrait Society ofAmerica. She has been featured in art publications such as American Art Collector, Art andAntiques, 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 andPortraits Inc. www.lindaellenprice.com

Tickle Me Pink s Oils 24" x 36" s $3,400.00Linda Ellen Price

linda ellen priceSpringville, Alabama

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At a glance, the subjects of Angie Renfro’s paintings -- factories, birds, telephone wires -- are straightforward. But looka 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 artworkbut also stark pause: If we’ve missed this, what else might we be missing? In 2002, Renfro received a BFA from theAcademy 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 beena featured artist in both SouthwestArt and American Art Collector magazines, and her paintings are now carried inseveral galleries across the country. www.angierenfro.com

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

angie renfroChicago, Illinois

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James Richards is an American Impressionist painter who specializes in oils. Born and raised inrural Georgia, Richards spent the days of his youth exploring the farms, fields and forests of hishometown. Driven by a passionate connection with nature and a deep sense of obligation torelay 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 numerousawards for his pieces. He has spent years studying the nuances of paint and developing akeen sense of understanding and control over the medium. Richards is now regarded as oneof the top oil painters and instructors in the country. He considers teaching and sharing hisknowledge 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

Surrounded s Oil s 9" x 12" s $900.00 s James Richards

james richards Athens, Georgia

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Mario Andres Robinson was born in Altus, Okla., where he resided with his family before relocating to New Jerseyat the age of 12. His artistic gift was discovered by a fifth-grade teacher and a creative explosion was sparked inthe pre-teen. Robinson studied at the prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. Early in his development, Robinsonbegan looking to the great masters for inspiration and technical insight. An avid student of realism, he studied theelemental principles of painting by exploring the work and technique of Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeerand Degas. However, it was the work of 19th and 20th century American artists that provided Robinson with thestrongest stylistic foundation, helping him forge and define his own artistic sensibility. In 1994, Robinson's workbegan to extensively incorporate rural subjects primarily located in the state of Alabama. He is an Exhibiting ArtistMember (EAM) of The National Arts Club, an Artist Member of The Salmagundi Club and a Signature Member ofThe 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 Artistmagazine. In theFebruary 2006 issue of The Artist's Magazine, Robinson was selected as one of the top 20 realist artists under theage of 40. His work is widely collected by private and public collectors. www.mariorobinson.com

Spikes Marina s Watercolor s 26" x 18" s $8,500.00Mario Andres Robinson

mario andres robinsonHuntsville, Alabama

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Robbie Robinson, a native of Huntsville, is self-taught and inspiredby Lelia Gilchrist, his wife’s late aunt. His love of painting began afterhis wife gifted him a set of watercolors during a visit to the GulfCoast. While Robinson initially painted only on vacations, his mid-life move to San Francisco inspired him to focus on art as a full-timeinterest. He spends most of his time traveling the Southeast, findinginspiration and subject matter through his journeys. Robinson’sboldly painted watercolor and gouache cityscapes, pastoralscenes and character studies explore themes of passion and beau-ty in ordinary, day to day life.

New York s Watercolor on Paper s 8" x 12" s $550.00 s Robbie Robinson

Beach Girl s Watercolor on Paper s 14" x 10"$550.00 s Robbie Robinson

Beach Girls s Watercolor on Paper s 14" x 10"$550.00 s Robbie Robinson

robbie robinson Huntsville, Alabama

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A proud Alabama girl who has lived all over, Amy Schnorrenberg graduated from EnterpriseHigh School and graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. degree in education. After a shortcareer in the army, her husband accepted a defense job in Huntsville where the couple has livedfor the past 15 years raising their children and enjoying life. Schnorrenberg’s creative nature hasbeen 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 certainamount of wonder in all forms of painting, but I particularly love the collision of art and interiordesign found in abstract art,” says Schnorrenberg. “My abstract work is inspired by my love formy Creator and the elements of design found in nature.” Amyschnorrenbergart.com;Instagram: @amschnorrenberg_art

Peonies Abstracted s Oil s 20" x 20" s $775.00 s Amy Schnorrenburg

amy schnorrenburgHuntsville, Alabama

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A self-taught artist, William Joseph Shayer Sr. began by painting decorations on rush-bottom chairs. He moved onto painting carriages in the town of Guildford, after which he started doing heraldic painting. Ultimately, he beganpainting oil on canvas and became skilled at portraying woodland scenes with gypsies, people and animals in frontof country inns and farm houses, and beach scenes crowded with boats and fishermen. Shayer was a competentlandscape artist, but is best known as a figure painter. His work is reminiscent in some respects to the paintings ofGeorge 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 theRoyal Academy, the British Institution and at the Suffolk Street Gallery of the Society of British Artists. His works are ondisplay at many museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Tate Gallery, the Glasgow Art Gallery andthe 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 areeasily confused, which is made all the more difficult by the fact they probably collaborated on several paintings inthe elder Shayer's later years. Shayer died in 1879 at the age of 92.

The Death s Hand-Tinted Print 1883, Engraved by CR Stock$350.00 sWilliam Shayer

Lord William s Hand-Tinted Print, 1842 s Engraved by J.B. Mackrell s $350.00 s J.B. Mackrell

william joseph shayer, sr.England

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alan shuptrineLookout Mountain, Georgia

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 fatherestablished. Shuptrine’s style is realism with high detailed and dramatic lighting in his landscapes and figurativepaintings. 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 ofthe Serpentine Chain” opened at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville and traveled to the Morris Museum ofArt in Augusta, Ga., and the Huntsville Museum of Art before returning home to the Museum Center at 5ive Pointsin Cleveland, Tenn., (a Smithsonian affiliate). www.alanshuptrine.com

Cotton Time s Watercolor s 5" x 7" s $750.00 s Alan ShuptrineThrough the Reeds s Watercolor s 14" x 9 5⁄8 " s $1,500.00Alan Shuptrine

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christi slinkardHuntsville, Alabama

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 AuburnUniversity and began her career working at Southern Living in Birmingham. Some of Slinkard’s workhas been sold at a local boutique in Huntsville, but she does mostly commissioned work. “Abstractsare my personal favorite because they allow me to be more creative,” says Slinkard. “I mainly useacrylics but I like to use other mediums, such as foil and charcoal. When decorating a room, I amdrawn to having neutral palettes mixed in with pops of color. Artwork can bring color into a spaceand be the focal point.” Her murals can be found at Jones Valley Elementary School and she hasdonated 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 withher original art work. cristislinkard@gmail.com, neutralsinteriors.com

Peace Be Still s Acrylic s 14" x 14" s $650.00Cristi Slinkard

Nothing Else s Acrylic s 36" x 36" s $1,800.00 s Cristi Slinkard

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lee anne parker smithHuntsville, Alabama

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 timeto 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 andpainting 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, Parkerfavors 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 piecesfor 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!

Sofa Painting s Oil s 12" x 12" s $400.00 s Lee Anne Parker Smith

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Award-winning artist Marianthe Snyder’s works are exhibited in galleries around the world. She began painting in1981 and studied art as an understudy to several notable artists in Atlanta, Ga., and Thessaloniki, Greece. As an adultshe has lived across the United States and Germany. Snyder has traveled extensively, giving her the opportunity tostudy art from the past and present. Finding inspiration in the diverse styles from museums and different cultures, herwork 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 paletteknife and brush to help convey her artistic expression and talents. Snyder lives in North Alabama and continues toshare 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 supporterof veteran and artist organizations. https://www.facebook.com/Art-by-Marianthe

Sailing s Acrylic on Canvas s 24" x 24" s $1,023.00Marianthe Snyder

The Final Stetch s Acrylic on Canvas s 18" x 24" s $1,123.00Marianthe Snyder

marianthe snyderHartselle, Alabama

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hodges soileauVenice, Florida

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. Heworked for most of the major publishing houses in New York and was a 23-year member of the prestigiousSociety of Illustrators in New York. During this time, Soileau received many citations of merit for work exhibitedin annual shows, was selected to do the painting for the 29th calls for entries and chaired the 35th AnnualExhibition. After years of executing the ideas and concepts of others, Soileau now paints subjects that are ofpersonal interest. His most recent awards include Best Signature Award of Excellence in the 2015 Oil Painters ofAmerican 24th National Exhibition, Award of Excellence in the 2014 Oil Painters of American Eastern RegionalExhibition 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 AmericanSociety of Marine Artists and a member of The Portrait Society of America. His work hangs in private collectionsas 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/, hodges@hodgessoileau.com

Day Dreamer s Oil on Linen Panel s 11" x 14" s $1,500.00 s Hodges Soileau

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darryl steeleNashville, Tennessee

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 watercolorlandscapes 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 Artistson Art. Steele’s paintings are found in the permanent collections of the Opryland Hotel, Vanderbilt UniversityMedical Center, Nissan Corporation and in many other public and private collections across the United Statesand abroad. His work is currently represented by Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder, Colo., and by TheAssemblage Contemporary Craftsman Gallery in Buda, Texas.

Flycatcher s Watercolor and Gouache s 9" x 12" s $400.00Darryl Steele

The Mime s Oil on Canvas Board s 10" x 8" s $800.00Darryl Steele

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Jill Steenhuis, an Atlanta native with Alabama roots, has lived in the south of France since1980. Following graduation from Sweet Briar College, she enrolled in The Leo MarchutzSchool of Painting and Drawing in Aix-en-Provence, which follows in the tradition ofCézannne. Steenhuis works directly from nature en plein air. “Nature is my dancing partnerand we are waltzing together to bring into being a new creation – one with sound andmovement and wild brush strokes, expressing a new poetry – one that is half human, halfdivine,” said Steenhuis. “Art exists to make one taste the eternal.” Her work has beenacquired by private collectors and museums, including the Huntsville Museum of Art. In1997, she was the featured artist for the Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. She was a fellow atthe VCCA (Virginia Center of Creative Arts) and was honored by the Atlanta History Centeron April 28, 2019 by acquiring one of her paintings for its permanent collection. She hasexhibited solo shows across the United States, France and Australia. Steenhuis’ mother,Nancy Benham Steenhuis, was from Scottsboro, Ala., and her godmother was NannetteYarn. She will be returning to Huntsville with her sculptor son, Sergio Ruffato, in October 2021to show her work in the home of her cousins, Emily and Jack Moody. jill@jillsteenhuis.com,www.ArtInProvence.com

Scissors, Flowers & Fruit Bowl on Strips s Oil on Canvas s 16" x 20"$3,000.00 s Jill Steenhuis

jill steenhuisAix-en-Provence, France

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Karen Weihs was the featured artist for the 2019 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala. Using mostly paletteknives and carefully chosen brushes, Weihs applies pigment in lush impasto layers interspersed withthin glazes that enrich colors and result in canvases that glow with mysterious light and form. Thevague forms and evocative spaces in her paintings become magnets that draw audiences into themystery of creation by way of human imagination. Her works radiate an otherworldly ambience ofshimmering colors and swirling shapes, representing whatever subject matter the viewer chooses tosee. 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 extraordinaryteacher known for guiding students toward exploring their creativity, encouraging them to experimentwith tools and techniques that lead to individual style. Weihs studied with LaMar Dodd at the Universityof Georgia while earning a BFA degree. She was born and raised in Charleston, S.C., where she raisedtwo sons with her husband, Chris, a restauranteur and European trained professional chef. They nowlive 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

karen weihsSarasota, Florida

Tiger Got His Stripes s Oil and Canvas s 26" x 26" s $2,200.00 s Karen Weihs

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Self-taught artist Della Wells began seriously drawing and painting at the age of 42. Her narrativeimages 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 byWells’ life, “Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly,” debuted in Milwaukee. The play was commissioned by theMilwaukee First Stage Children’s Theatre and written by Y. York. In 2010, the play was selected to beread at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for its New Visions, New Voices Festival. The playhas been produced by several children’s theatre companies in major Southern cities. Wells’ work isfound 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 SocietyGallery in Milwaukee, Wis.; Red Piano Too Art Gallery in Sant Helena Island, S.C.; Main Street Galleryin Clayton, Ga.; and Marcia Webber Art Objects in Montgomery.

della wellsMilwaukee, Wisconsin

Chicken, Don’t You Understand That? s Collage12" x 9" s $700.00 s Della Wells

Glory’s House s Collage s 12" x 9" s $700.00Della Wells

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Daniel White, a painter living in Northport, is trained in studio art and holds an MFA from the School for AmericanCrafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology and a BFA from the University of Montevallo. His life is immersed inart, as he serves as director of the Paul R. Jones Museum and director of the University of Alabama Gallery inTuscaloosa. 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 ofwater as the backdrop in paintings, which is a familiar scene from his childhood. “I paint to understand the worldaround me, to connect with art history, to connect with others,” said White. “In my recent work I have focused on thefigures in my painting, but it goes back and forth between figures and narrative scenes.” His work has been acquiredfor private collections in the Southeast and outside the region.

daniel whiteNorthport, Alabama

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 $800.00Daniel White

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The Huntsville Museum of Art Gala Featured Artist for 2007, Briggs Whiteford paints from the poetry of her life and thebeauty of her surroundings. Whiteford began her formal training as a fine artist at SUNY, Purchase in New York, theArt Students League of New York, the Silvermine Arts Center in Connecticut and the New York Studio School, New YorkCity. However, her greatest teacher is nature itself. Having direct experiences in nature allows the sensation of beingfully alive and embodied in the present moment to spill out onto the canvas. While she regularly travels to paint therich 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’sGeechee/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

briggs whitefordBlock Island, Rhode Island

Low Country Fisherman s Oil on Canvas s 25" x 25" s $1,400.00Briggs Whiteford

Almond Tree in Bloom s Oil on Canvas s 21" x 25" s $1,200.00Briggs Whiteford

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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 andstudied at the Art Students League of New York. Whitworth has painted various public officials, includingretired Alabama Supreme Court Justice Oscar Adams, Jr. and NASA’s Wernher Von Braun. Whitworth has spentconsiderable time in the museums in Europe studying the masterpieces of Western art. Having a studio in Parisgives him the opportunity to continually learn from the great art of the past through his regular visits to theLouvre, the Musee d’Orsay, and many other important European museums. He greatly enjoys spending partof 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.

jerry whitworthHuntsville, Alabama

Sepia Oil on Paper Head Study s Oil on Paper s 14" x 18"$1,250.00 s Jerry Whitworth

The Huntsville Museum of Art Gala featured artist in 2009, AliceWilliams paints, laughs, gardens and lives with an ease and awak-ened wonder which infuse the very fibers of her canvas and inspireevery stroke of her brush. Her color play and thoughtful composi-tion, lure the viewer into a timeless, secret world they never knewthey were missing. Williams studied fine arts at Columbia College,Furman University and Clemson University in South Carolina, thenwent on to study under Al Green, John Howard Kintsler and AlbertHandel, to name a few. It was in Atlanta that she found the greatRussian painters (and brothers), Constantine and Roman Chatov,who quickly became her most influential teachers. Williams spentthree years under their tutelage, which led to a lucrative 12 yearsworking as a portraiture artist, and her eventual discovery of herown, very personal creative expression. Her passion and sheer joyfor creating legendary gardens matches her love of painting.Always drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Williams tooknotice of the enchanting gardens of England when her husband’sjob with IBM took them there for two and a half years in 1985. Thecouple’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

Influence s Oil on Canvas s 30" x 40" s $6,600.00 s Alice Williams

alice williamsProvence, France

Ciel Bleu de Bonnieux 1 s Oil on Canvas s 15" x 18"$2,300.00 s Alice Williams

Dordogne Remembrance s Oil on Canvas s 11 3⁄4" x 11 3⁄4"$1,450.00 s Alice Williams

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Augusta Hyland Wilson is interested in art that is both accessible and thought-provoking. His paintings playwith 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 histools 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 withevents and marketing, and a visual language that never tires. He resides in Decatur, Ga., with his two youngsons. When not painting, Wilson enjoys teaching abstract painting classes for adults. Wilson regularly postsnew paintings to Instagram: @augustawilson. www.augustawilsonstudio.com

augusta wilsonDecatur, Georgia

Mountain Weekend s Acrylic on Canvas s 40" x 30"$2,100.00 s Augusta Wilson

Garden Party s Mixed Oil Media on Canvas s 40" x 40"$2,700.00 s Augusta Wilson

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Augusta Hyland Wilson is interested in art that is both accessible and thought-provoking. His paintings playwith connections; what it means to have a clear path and adversely what it feels like to forgo the path anddiscover one’s surroundings. Adventurous color palettes, a variety of layers and imaginative mark-makingare 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 Artand Design-Atlanta with an MFA in painting. His education led to a summer in the hills of Cortona, Italy, alove 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

evan wilsonHoosick, New York

Baptism Sisters s Oil on Panel s 12" x 9" s $7,500.00Evan Wilson

Rose of Sharon s Oil on Panel s 16" x 12" s $12,500.00Evan Wilson