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 Amanda Mattison A work of art is more than an object to view; it is a record of an artist’s thoughts, emotions and intentions captured over time. Sitting before a piece of art … Read More
By Margaret Ann Garrett “Listen to the painting as you work, don’t be distracted from the connection between you, the model and the canvas.” If you took notes at Marc Chatov’s presentation for the … Read More
By Holly Henson Recently, I attended a workshop on Children’s Portraiture offered by the artist, Louis Carr. It was a wonderful experience and I recommend taking a workshop with him if ever given the opportunity. … Read More
By Margaret Ann Garrett Anne Irwin of Anne Irwin Fine Art Gallery has loved art since she was a child. Ann Richards is a portrait broker with Portraits Inc. who describes her job as a someone who … Read More
By Jennifer Giovannucci Have you ever been told to “just draw what you see?” Contrary to the casual ease implied by the statement, it is in fact an impossible mission. The way we see … Read More
By Ruby Mason For the November PSA meeting program, where attendance is free for members and guests, Tennison gave a presentation of his work and answered questions from a standing-room only audience. The next … Read More
by Sharon Matisoff Sir Alfred Munnings has long been regarded as one of the finest equine and sporting art painters of his time. At a time where Impressionism dominated the field, he also proved … Read More
By Margaret Ann Garrett There’s no mandated format at the Portrait Society of Atlanta’s critique sessions. Scheduled only twice a year, every session is unique and is directed by the professional artist sharing his … Read More
By Margaret Ann Garrett Summer break is over and the long, lazy days of summer are behind us now. To kickoff an event-filled fall calendar, on Tuesday, September 26, to a packed studio of … Read More
By Dr. David Ludley An expansive symbolism: the many portraits of women by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the nineteenth century Pre-Raphaelite artist, are accompanied by an unexpectedly harmonious blend of disparate cultural elements, cultural codes. … Read More
