Portrait Society of Atlanta 2022 Fall Members Only Juried Exhibition
Prospectus and all details for this exhibition will be posted here as soon as available. About the Juror: IMPORTANT EXHIBITION DATES: TBA
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
Paint Like a Master with Mike Wimmer
By Ashley Hawkins Stewart The Portrait Society of Atlanta recently hosted a workshop taught by Mike Wimmer, award-winning illustrator, portrait artist, and art professor currently teaching in Savannah. Held at the spacious North Shallowford Road … Read More
Copyrights and Contracts
Essential Knowledge for Artists By Ashley Hawkins Stewart February 16, 2022 Most artists don’t think much about legal matters. I know I just create and share and expect the best from others. If you … Read More
Finding Color Harmony with Carol Baxter Kirby
By Ashley Hawkins Stewart The Portrait Society happily welcomed members to its first in-person meeting in almost two years. Held at the North Shallowford Annex in Dunwoody, the meeting was very well attended by … Read More
Features: I Am Zorn!
By Michael L. Strickland Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920) is known as Sweden’s foremost portrait painter but decidedly he was not known for his humility. Once a fellow traveler asked Zorn, “Are you Swedish?” to … Read More
Member Spotlight: ELSKE WILTON, Netherlands
Editor’s Note: With this article, the Portrait Society of Atlanta renews a series of Member Spotlight articles as had been featured in our older editions of FOLIO. This first in the series is written … Read More
Portrait Society of Atlanta 2022 Spring Open Juried Exhibition
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 9th—5pm to 7pm About the Juror: Seth Haverkamp is an internationally acclaimed portrait artist and 2019 recipient of the Portrait Society of America International Competition Draper Grand Prize. Seth … 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
Features: Hands in Portraiture
By Jennifer Giovannucci The mystery of The Mona Lisa is as much in her hands as in her smile. The iconic head and shoulders will always be in style, but a whole world opens … Read More