Critiques: The Reasoned Insights of Nancy Honea.
By Margaret Ann Garrett Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees. And for an artist, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and completely miss the bigger picture. The Portrait … Read More
Features: Revolution Mill Where History and Portraiture Combine
By Mary Ellen Brantley When Portraiture and History marry, they beget a revolution, or just maybe a Renaissance. In the case of Revolution Mill and portrait artist Suellen McCrary, the offspring includes a rich blend … Read More
Features: Indirect Painting Workshop with Richard Greathouse
By Holly Henson In September, I traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for a three-day workshop with Richard Greathouse. Though a native of Nashville, he currently resides in Florence, Italy, where he is Director of Anatomy and Principal … Read More
Art History: Part III Discovering Masterworks Nearby—The Booth Museum of Western Art, Cartersville, GA
Finding Masterworks Nearby On view through January 20, 2019 in the temporary exhibition gallery at the Booth Museum of Western Art: East/West Visions: Scott Christensen and Quang Ho. This exhibit highlights the works of two well-known contemporary masters. Shortly … Read More
Portrait Demonstrations: Kerry Dunn An Alla Prima Portrait Painting Demo
By Amanda Mattison Kerry Dunn’s visit for the September 25 Portrait Society of Atlanta meeting was an enlightening treat. His demonstration was a masterful alla prima painting demo and an engaging lesson in oil … Read More
Features: Paul Newton Creating an Enduring Legacy
By Luana Luconi Winner Internationally recognized portrait artist Paul Newton of Sydney, Australia is a highly sought-after portrait painter. He is charming, insanely talented, and one of the most genuinely nice fellows one will … Read More
Member News: Presentation of PSA Member Status Upgrade
By Nancy Honea, Accreditation Chair, Past President and Advisory Board member At the Portrait Society of Atlanta (PSA) meeting on Sept. 25, 2018, it was my honor and privilege to present PSA Member Status upgrades … Read More
Critiques: A Session with Advisory Board Member Ernest Varner
By Rebecca Kemmerer On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the Portrait Society of Atlanta held its semi-annual critique session at the Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody. Lora Hill hosted the evening and Ernest … Read More
Portrait Demonstrations: The Dynamic Rhythm of Seth Haverkamp
By An Aspen Seth Haverkamp demonstrated his alla prima technique using a life model during the May, 2018 meeting of the Portrait Society of Atlanta. A Best in Show winner at the Portrait Society of America’s International … Read More
Art History: Part II Discovering Masterworks Nearby—The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, MS
Finding Masterworks Nearby Can you name a small fine art museum in a southern Mississippi timber town that is home to impressive collections of American Art, European Art, British Georgian Silver, Native American Basketry, and Japanese Woodblock … Read More