The Artistic Journey of Kathy Morris 

By Susan Duke Waters The work of Kathy Morris, a fellow Portrait Society of Atlanta member is distinctive and has been recognized internationally. She is best known for her luminous egg tempera skill, for … Read More

Carol Baxter Kirby

From Commission to Completion: an educational workshop and demo by Carol Baxter Kirby By Warren Griffin Past President and Portrait Society of Atlanta Advisory Board Member Carol Baxter Kirby will be giving a one-day … Read More

Florence Academy of Art: Unleashing Your Artistic Potential 

By Betty Beers If you’re passionate about developing or enhancing your artistic skills, the Florence Academy of Art (FAA) is the perfect destination for you. Unlike traditional art schools that focus on formulaic styles … Read More

“Features to Faces” with Sandra Sanchez:  Anatomy of a Workshop

By Scott Short In some ways, Sandra Sanchez’s oil painting workshop Features to Faces began not on its official first day, but weeks before—via a simple PDF. That supply list was more than a … Read More

2024 Members-only Spring Exhibition

ABOVE: 2023 Fall Open Exhibition Award Winners, L to R: First Place, Safe Harbor by Richard Scott; Second Place, The Dreamer by J. Adam Davis; Third Place, Melody by Connie Lynn Reilley. Juror: Sandra … 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

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

Workshop – Mary Qian in Atlanta for a Three-Day Portrait Workshop September 22-24, 2022

ABOUT Mary Qian: Qian’s love of painting shines through in her figurative canvases, which present seemingly unposed subjects that somehow feel vibrantly alive. To read more about Mary Qian, visit http://www.maryqian.com/ “My best paintings happen … Read More

Workshops—Michael Wimmer Two-Day Intensive Workshop February 25-26, 2022

Mike Wimmer, an extraordinary portrait artist, award-winning illustrator, and instructor, comes to Atlanta for a two-day intensive workshop. Using a limited palette approach to achieve a classical result, focusing on color and technique this … Read More

Workshop – Jon deMartin, Methods & Materials of the Baroque & 18th Century. September 27-29, 2021

NEW DATE: September 27-29, 2021 ONLINE: via Zoom FOCUS: Portrait Drawing—Methods & Materials of the Baroque & 18th Century In this three-day workshop we’ll be concentrating on drawing the portrait in the mediums and techniques … Read More

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