Sandra Sanchez: the Courage to Ask, the Power of Community

by Melissa Crawford Sandra Sanchez was born an artist, as many of us are. And through community she found a way to live her childhood dreams. Always drawn to art, museums, and beautiful books … Read More

A Tribute to Lora Hill Earnhardt

MEMBER OF MERIT • EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTOR • PAST PRESIDENT January 18, 1947 — September 11, 2023 by Suzanne Lavone Smith, Advisory Board Member As 2023 marked Lora Hill’s 20th year on the Executive … Read More

Portrait Society of Atlanta 2023 Fall Open Juried Exhibition

ABOVE: 2023 Spring Open Exhibition Award Winners, L to R: First Place, Adam the Violinist by Linda Maphet; Second Place, Money for Nothing Chicks for Free by Michele Smither; Third Place, Baby by Eric … Read More

In Memory of Damon Carter

September 4, 1938 — July 26, 2023 MEMBER OF MERIT | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | PAST PRESIDENT 1993-95 Damon loved the process of painting.He believed that Picasso said it best with this quote:“Art washes … Read More

FOLIO Member Spotlight – June Blackstock: Reaching the Soul

Interview by Luana Luconi Winner for FOLIO Magazine of the Portrait Society of Atlanta “Even with posthumous portraits I seek out people who knew them and can give me insights into the person they … Read More

Angela Babby: Master of Portraits in Glass

By Betty Beer “Zanzanie lega lyecheca mi manil, Khiya nape unjkitha tunweya” “Glass sparkles like water in the wilderness.  Her hand our guide” * Angela Babby is a master of the portrait in the … Read More

A Portrait’s Journey Home

By Michael L Strickland The portrait of Sister Michelle Carroll, R.S.M. (1921-2018) by prominent Atlanta artist Clyde Burnette (1923-2013), is a story of journeys and connections. The oil portrait, measuring approximately 40 by 30 … Read More

Three-Day Workshop with Sandra Sanchez October 14-16, 2023

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: In this three day workshop, Sandra will guide students as they create three Alla Prima head paintings from life (one portrait painting per day). Students will learn how to capture the … Read More

Life Studio Weekends / Members Only

Members Only Life Studio Weekends. What’s this about? Working from life, whether it’s figurative or still life, is the best way to improve your artwork and find your own style. But most of us … Read More

Two-Day Still Life Workshop with Marc Chatov—March 18-19, 2023

Above: Quiet Melody by Marc Chatov Workshop Fee: Members–$290 and Non-Members— $320 Dates: Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19.  From 9am to 4pm, with a break for lunch. Workshop Location: The Shallowford Annex at 4470 … Read More

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