Features: Looking back, moving forward.

Achieving a 40th Anniversary is a big event. To mark the occasion, the Portrait Society of Atlanta celebrated with a catered banquet in November 2019. The evening began with a silent art auction, followed … Read More

Workshop – Rob Liberace May 11-15, 2020 CANCELLED

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 May 11-15, 2020 – 5 Day Workshop with Rob Liberace Location: Kudzu Art Center, ON TEACHING… Rob is known for his inspiring and informative teaching style. He teaches at The … Read More

Features: Unexpected Stewards. Two men leave a legacy to preserve, protect, and share great works of art.

By Sandra Colquitt We are all familiar with, and enjoy, the great museums of America—The National Gallery, The Metropolitan, The Art Institute of Chicago, to name a few. But there are perhaps lesser known … Read More

Critiques: A Session with Carol Baxter Kirby

By Margaret Ann Garrett At the beginning of the October critique session, Carol Baxter Kirby reflected on her work and methods she uses for improvement and growth. “I try to analyze where I’m weak, what … Read More

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

By Margaret Ann Garrett Recently, four of the Portrait Society of Atlanta’s own exhibition winners shared bits of their working processes. At the May meeting, Holly Henson, Kathy Morris, Eric Nyros, and Ernest Varner … Read More

Features: Behind the Scenes, PSA Volunteer Profiles

By Mary Ellen Brantley and Margaret Ann Garrett The Portrait Society of Atlanta is an all-volunteer organization and depends on members to continue our educational mission. Though it may appear seamless, each program, meeting, workshop, … Read More

Portrait Demonstrations: Louis Carr Presentation to the Portrait Society of Atlanta

By Rebecca Kemmerer A merger of centuries-old painting traditions and contemporary web-based communications is created in the art and professional life of Louis Carr. With Michael Klein and other associates at East Oaks Studio, … Read More

Features: American Regionalism—A Shift in Perspective

By Amanda Mattison Imagine life in the Midwest during the Dust Bowl:  On those days when the wind stops blowing across the face of the southern plains, the land falls into a silence that … Read More

Programs: A Simple Approach to Elegant Paintings

By Rebecca Kemmerer Margaret (Peggy) Carter Baumgaertner shared her approach to portrait painting in an excellent presentation at the Portrait Society of Atlanta’s April meeting, illustrating her presentation with examples from Van Dyck and … Read More

Programs: Striving for Excellence

By Holly Henson On February 19, attendees of the PSA Meeting were treated to a presentation by Nancy Honea and the recent recipients of both Member of Excellence and Member of Merit status. First, … Read More

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