Art History: Expansive Symbolism in the Portraiture of Dante Gabriel Rossetti

By Dr. David Ludley An expansive symbolism: the many portraits of women by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the nineteenth century Pre-Raphaelite artist, are accompanied by an unexpectedly harmonious blend of disparate cultural elements, cultural codes. … Read More

Critique Sessions: Shared Wisdom with Marc Chatov

By Jane Carroll On an evening in June at a Portrait Society of Atlanta critique session, we were fortunate to have Marc Chatov share both his time and experience. He described his critique method … Read More

Programs: Tools and Methods I Love–Award Winning Artists Share Practical Helps

by Ruby Mason Have you ever studied a painting and asked yourself, “How did they do that?” What appears almost magical to the viewer is the result of trial and error, hard work, and … Read More

Portrait Demonstrations: Thomas Caleb Goggans

by Ruby Mason On your mark. Get set. Go! After an impressive introduction by Portrait Society of Atlanta Director Lora Hill, Thomas Caleb Goggans wasted no time in leading his audience through a very … Read More

Portrait Demonstrations: The Personal Approach of Liz Lidström

By Margaret Ann Garrett At the age of 12, Liz Lindström would tag along with her father, artist Bart Lindström, to his portrait commissions to sit quietly and observe. At 19 years old she … Read More

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