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 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
By Jane Carroll On an evening in June at a Portrait Society of Atlanta critique session, we were fortunate to have Marc Chatov share both his time and experience. He described his critique method … Read More
by Ruby Mason Have you ever studied a painting and asked yourself, “How did they do that?” What appears almost magical to the viewer is the result of trial and error, hard work, and … Read More
by Ruby Mason On your mark. Get set. Go! After an impressive introduction by Portrait Society of Atlanta Director Lora Hill, Thomas Caleb Goggans wasted no time in leading his audience through a very … Read More
By Margaret Ann Garrett At the age of 12, Liz Lindström would tag along with her father, artist Bart Lindström, to his portrait commissions to sit quietly and observe. At 19 years old she … Read More
By Jane H. Carroll At the September 2016 Portrait Society of Atlanta meeting, nationally recognized portrait artist Katherine Galbraith was introduced by Lora Hill, PSA Director over Programs. Although she resides in Pennsylvania, Katherine … Read More
By Jean Ballew Using drawing and painting methods learned at Studio Incamminati with Nelson Shanks, Seth Haverkamp demonstrated some of his portrait painting techniques at the September meeting of the Portrait Society of Atlanta. … Read More
