AGNWG Art Blog

Footsteps in Watercolor

2009-04-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Two of our talented AGNWG members will be participating in a watercolor exhibit called "Footsteps in Watercolor" located at 121 East Griffin Street in Dallas, GA 30132.

The reception is Sunday May 24, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Please go and support our members Linda Fordham and Jane Hricz, and enjoy their beautiful work

AGNWG Members Shine!

2009-04-19T17:11:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all the winners at the Cedar Valley Art Competition in Cedartown, Georgia. Our guild members took away 9 ribbons!

Colored Pencil: Phil Davidson - 2nd and 3rd place (his first competition entry!)
Graphite: Carla Sanchez - 1st Place; Lana Smyer - 3rd Place
Oil: Carla Sanchez - 2nd Place; Irona Taylor - 3rd Place
Watercolor: Lynne Byers - 1st Place, Rosine Wilson - 2nd Place
Pastel: Lana Smyer - 2nd Place (her first entry in pastel!)

This was a great showing for the Artist Guild. There were 74 entries in all. They had oil, acrylic, colored pencil, graphite, watercolor, mixed media, porcelain and sculpture. It was a really great show!

1st Annual Juried Art Competition

2009-04-19T16:57:00.000-07:00

AGNWG will be sponsoring it's first annual art competition in alliance with the Booth Art Academy in Cartersville, Georgia.

The exhibit will run from July 18th through August 14th, 2009.

Information about the event can be downloaded from the AGNWG website at http://www.GeorgiaArt.net.

We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Booth Art Academy for providing us with such a wonderful venue. We look forward to working with the for this and hopefully additional events in the future.

2009 Information and Meeting Updates

2009-02-14T12:27:00.001-08:00

ART CRITIQUE:

At our January meeting we were pleased to have Natasha Lovelace attend and critique the artwork of most of our attendees. Ms. Lovelace did a fantastic job evaluating the artwork, and was very accomodating in allowing members to ask questions during the critique.

The information we all received about our work both validated what we may have already suspected about our artwork, and shed light on some perhaps hidden issues within the work we may not have noticed.

We truly appreciate her invaluable feedback and look forward to working with Ms. Lovelace on future projects.

CHANGE OF LOCATION:

During our meeting, we also discussed the issue of a place to hold our monthly meetings. We have decided that for the present, the group will meet at the home of Nikki, Shannon and Phillip Davidson in Dallas, GA.

Initially, meetings will take place upstairs in the main house. Following the time change, access to the downstairs studio will allow our group to meet in a comfortable environment where we can easily hold art demonstrations and lectures. Thank you to the Davidson's for opening up their home and art studio to AGNWG.

For directions and information, you may contact Nikki at 678-429-9055. To Google, the address is 655 Coach Bobby Dodd Rd., Dallas, GA 30132.

From Dowtown Dallas, take East Memorial toward Hiram, and turn left on Coach Bobby Dodd Rd. The left hand turn lane is directly across from the Huddle House. If you pass McDonald's you've just passed the road.

From Hiram/278, turn right onto 120 Charles Hardy Pkwy, then left on Atlanta Highway/Business 6 towards Downtown Dallas, which turns into Merchants. Just past the McDonalds, past the signal at Macland, turn right on Coach Bobby Dodd Rd.

The house is 1/2 mile on the left. For other directions, you can call us at 678-363-0202.

2009 is here!

2009-01-07T18:10:00.001-08:00

Hello and welcome back everyone! The remainder of 2008 was a busy one for our group. We managed to successfully complete our first online competition, and we enjoyed working with all of the artists who submitted a total of 111 entries! It was a lot of work, but what a great presentation!

We have also changed our monthly receptions at Vito's to an ongoing art exchange. Members can visit Vito's as needed to trade out their artwork or replace work that has been sold, etc. We will still plan to meet on the third Saturday of each month for dinner, dessert, and great company!

We are now enrolling new and renewing members for 2009, so be sure to get your application to Lynne Byers. Information is available from the website at www.georgiaart.net

We will be sponsoring another art critique to be held at our January meeting on the 20th. We really enjoyed this event last year, and we had a great turnout.

Come and join us for any of the events listed on the website, and please contact us if you have any questions. We are always looking to energize and excite new artists, young or old, professional or just beginning. Art is a great way to make connections, and that's what AGNWG is all about!

AGNWG Members in upcoming exhibitions

2008-07-25T17:17:00.000-07:00

We have had a number of our talented artists accepted to several exhibitions in the Atlanta area, including:

The South Cobb Arts Alliance National Juried Exhibition will include work from members Carolyn Banks, Wayne King, Mike Nalley, Rob Ray Taylor, Susan Moreno, and Shannon Davidson. The reception for this event is August 23rd, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Shannon Davidson also had two works accepted to the Atlanta Fine Arts League "Simply Drawn" Juried Exhibition, which was solely for monochromatic media. The reception for this event is September 6th, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

I am sure these artists would love to see you there supporting them and all the other artists who were accepted to these events.

Carla Sanchez had a beautiful portrait accepted into the Portrait Society of Atlanta's Summer Juried Exhibition, which is currently hanging in the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.

Nikki Davidson had two pieces accepted by the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art for their Metro Montage VIII Juried Exhibition.

Congrats to everyone! Hope to see you at the receptions.

Free AGNWG Member Blogshare

2008-07-15T11:13:00.000-07:00

All AGNWG Members are eligible to have their blog sites linked directly to the AGNWG website.

The AGNWG Blogshare program is designed to help artists network, and what better way than for each member to manage and maintain their own blogs with commentary, images, and updates on their artful successes?

Member Blogs, templates, and link setup are free to current AGNWG Members. Assistance with the setup and tech support is available from our AGNWG Webmaster.

To get started, contact Shannon at info@babelworks.net.

1st Annual Online Art Competition

2008-07-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

Well our first annual competition is finally ready to roll. The prospectus has been completed and is available from the AGNWG website. Participants can either submit their entries by mail or directly from the website.

There will be two competition divisions for Amateur and Professional artists. We want to be sure that new artists participate in these events by providing a platform for them to compete with their peers.

Along these lines, we will be offering assistance with image file prep for those who are not familiar with color correcting and resizing digital files. We want to make sure that everyone has the ability to participate.

To download the prospectus, please visit the AGNWG website at www.georgiaart.net.

AGNWG Art Critique

2008-06-18T11:23:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday June 17th, Michael Connell, a world renowned artist, attended the AGNWG monthly meeting to provide a review and feedback for member artworks. Each member was allowed to submit 2 pieces.

Michael was incredibly helpful and insightful regarding the strengths and weaknesses of each piece, and provided members with information which was useful not only to the piece being evaluated, but also regarding each artist's style and tendencies.

Michael is a very talented artist and teacher, offering classes through the KSU adult continuing education programs, and through the Art Station Big Shanty. Her work is shown and exhibited in museums world-wide.

Many Thanks to Michael for her time and effort!

Rosine Wilson's Reception

2008-06-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

Rosine Wilson is our featured artist currently showing her work at Vito's Café in Dallas. Rosine Works primarily in watercolor, although she also has works in oil and acrylic.

Rosine's artwork is impressionistic, with a loose flowing style which suits the watercolor medium. Rosine also held a watercolor demonstration at one of AGNWG's recent meetings. She truly has a master's touch!

Please visit Vito's Café in Dallas on Dallas-Acworth Highway (92 North) in the Mossy Creek shopping center to view Rosine's work. It will be hanging until the middle of July, 2008.

Mike Nalley Photography Demonstration

2008-05-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Mike Nalley for his demonstration at our meeting in May. Mike discussed various issues concerning focal point, lighting, subject matter, and cropping.

Mike also assisted members with their own photography equipment, reviewing the different settings and functions for different cameras, selecting the right settings for the situation, and the differences between the "Point & Shoot" and SLR digital cameras.

The evening ended with an inpromptu shoot outside the meeting hall as we all witnessed a rare phenomenon following an intense storm cell that passed overhead.

Mammatus clouds are caused when there is an extreme difference in atmospheric temperature and wind sheer. These clouds are often formed when an intense storm is present. (Photo by Shannon Davidson).

Art Reception at Vito's Café

2008-05-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that we will be holding monthly receptions for AGNWG members at Vito's Café.

Vito's is a lovely restaurant with excellent food, and a bright spacious interior. The facility is ideal for hanging art and hanging out with friends and family!

Our first reception will be held Saturday May 10th, from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm. Our first members to exhibit their art will be Nikki and Shannon Davidson.

Members interested in signing up for upcoming months please contact Sandra Holley. The space we have available is quite large, and can easily accommodate more than one artist at a time.

For directions and information about Vito's Café:

10175 Dallas Acworth Hwy Suite 125 Dallas , GA 30132

Phone: 770-529-8568

E-Mail: info@myvitoscafe.com

Website: www.myvitoscafe.com

April Demonstration

2008-05-01T14:50:00.000-07:00

Our thanks to Lynne Byers for her excellent demonstration on mat cutting and selection at our monthly AGNWG meeting.

Lynne covered topics related to matting, including color selection, proper measurement, tips for accurate cutting, and proper use of the mat cutter.

Lynne used a photograph provided by Sandra Holley for the demonstration, and created a lovely two-toned beveled mat that ideally suited the image.

Thanks as well to those who attended. It was a wonderful evening!

Donation drive for AGNWG

2008-03-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

The AGNWG is initiating a fun new fund raising event that will hopefully involve artsey individuals from Paulding and neighboring counties, and bring new and emerging artists into our community.

Items we would like to see donated should fit into one of the following categories:

1) original artwork/prints/photos artists are willing to donate
2) any art related item, i.e. decorative prints, decorating materials, art or craft kits, books, etc.
3) art supplies, new or used.

The last category in particular we can really utilize as a way to get people involved in art who perhaps can't afford off the shelf items, or are just starting out and don't want to invest a lot of money in supplies until they find their niche.

This is something that not just members can donate to, but anybody, including businesses.

Interested individuals can contact Shannon at info@babelworks.net to arrange delivery or pick up of items.

Be creative. Let's try to come up with items that would be of interest and use to a broad audience. Thanks in advance for participating!

Launch of the AGNWG website

2008-03-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Artist Guild of Northwest Georgia's website is now visible at www.georgiaart.net. We have a great deal planned for the association, from online art competitions to community awareness projects. Please visit the website regularly for updates on our progress.

We are currently developing programs for children, amateurs and professional artists, and growing our network of related associations and organizations.

If you have any special announcements for your art organization, please feel free to list them here. Our goal is to support local artists, and increase awareness of the incredible talent in our region.