Promoting the portrait as a valid and valuable art form
The Portrait Society of Atlanta is dedicated to passing on to the general public the collective knowledge of its members. As an integral part of our mission, we publish a quarterly magazine called the FOLIO.
On this page are links to a selection of FOLIO articles and features. Every issue offers members a variety of portrait related articles, from topics such as contemporary and historical portraiture, exhibitions, critiques, lectures, and workshops to artist’s materials, techniques and biographies. Receiving the FOLIO is just one benefit of becoming a Portrait Society of Atlanta member. Visit our MEMBERSHIP page to learn about membership levels and find out how to join the Portrait Society of Atlanta.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Amanda Mattison Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa stands among the most recognized works of art across the globe and is arguably his most widely-known piece. To discover what some of today’s leading artists … Read More
By An Aspen Chantal Lynn Barber feels like she is living a second life when she looks at how her painting style has changed from its tight beginnings. “I paint people because I truly love people,” … Read More
