Artist Profile: Julie Bowland

“I love nature and I love to paint so I go out and paint directly from the landscape. There is something about being outside in a beautiful place dealing with heat, wind, bugs, changing light and other unpredictable elements of nature that I find artistically inspiring. With paint, texture and color, I respond [...]

When You buy a Work of Art You Buy More Than a Piece of Art

Artists, like each of us, go through various stages in life. There tend to be a general misunderstanding of the mystique that surrounds the inspiration and creativity of artists. Drug use, alcoholism, neurosis, psychological instability, depression, sexual deviation and poverty stricken have defined artistic motivation of many an artist.

The fact [...]

Books on Art

Learning about art is a life-long adventure. Start a library for books about art. Below are five books for recommended reading, covering art history and critique.
The Success and Failure of Picasso
By John Berger
Pablo Picasso was revolutionary in the way he approached his art. Berger paints a profile of Picasso that shows [...]

Buying Art – It’s Personal

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Buying an art piece is a personal experience for Charles and Irene W. of Chicago, IL. “I see something I like then I see how I can afford it” says Irene, who along with her husband tries to buy at least [...]

Robert Morris Museum of Art

The Morris Museum of Art was one of the first museums dedicated to the art and artists of the American South. The Museum holds a collection approaching 5,000 paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures. Art work covers a period starting with the late-eighteenth century to the present.
The [...]

Art – If You Like It, It’s Never a Bad Investment

In a previous post, we discussed the importance of keeping information on the type of art that appeals to you and the various artists whose work you admired. If you meet an artist whose work you want to collect, try to stay in contact. Keeping track of the artist’s schedule through a [...]

Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Arts Council

A new exhibit will be opening on September 8! Julie Bowland and Karin Murray, both from Valdosta State University, have loaned us some very colorful pieces that will be on display until November 13. Showing with them is a teacher from ABAC, Susan Watson, who lives in Ashburn.
Karin’s works are [...]

Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery

Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery Events
54 N. Jackson Street
Forsyth, GA 31029
Hours: Weds – Fri 11-4
994-8668
Sept 2 – Oct 2
“Paint This Town!”

A members’ show of artwork based on images and characteristics of Monroe County, many of which will be created using photos submitted by residents. Some of the pieces from this show will move out into [...]