2021 Art Auction
Chairish Challenge artists “adopt” chairs and other furniture pieces from our warehouse and transform them into works of art. Construction Challenge artists design and construct (from scratch!) a table utilizing unconventional materials with a unique design. Bid on art from local and nationally renowned painters, sculptors, and more.
Jim Greenwood
Bailey Jack
Janine McKenney
Evan Ferguson
Jeff Rahuba
Swinerton - Johnathan Whitlow, Rachel Kurth, and Kyle Stephens
Roxann Quintana of Turner Construction Co.
Sergey Cherep
Ryan Mathern
Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne Cummings
Diego Penuela
Kennesaw Women in Construction
Erica Eriksdotter
Cooper Carry - Shruti Agrawal & Ashton Bird
Lala Wellem
Kim Dowd
Mel Davenport
Kathy Costley Broyles
Theodore Ward
TresFloresss
AllTheLove
Liz Haywood
PNCLDWN (pencil down without vowels)
Cody Norris
Jennifer Germain
Bear Cake Studios
Design Samaritan
Christopher Gummo
Daniel Curran Art
GVATL (Good Vibes ATL)
Courtney Aspinwall
Steve Litvak
Darrien Goodman
Caleb Scott
NancyJeanette Long
Anna Michele
Molly McKinley (McKinley Customs)
Katherine Bell McClure
Juanita Bellavance
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Jim Greenwood
Artist Bio:
Jim Greenwood paints as if there’s no tomorrow. In fact, as his eyesight continues an inexorable decline, he is in a race against time. Jim suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), an incurable eye disease that leaves the retina covered with pigments and then scarred. First comes the loss of night vision. Then loss of peripheral vision. Then loss of central vision. The retina controls the ability to read, recognize faces and colors and to see objects in detail. “Being color blind, I use only red, blue and yellow on my pallet and mix them to get the desired hue. It’s the only way that works for me.” He is now legally blind having only ten percent of his vision remaining. His work is stunning. It’s not mere expressionism. There is form and content. Shapes are loosely defined, objects are at times unrecognizable. The effect is emotional. One wants to stare at his paintings. They are, in a way, like life is to those of us who are not legally blind- indistinct and mysterious. There is a revelation in them that truth is not in the details. Rather it is shrouded in vagueness.
Art Piece #1 Description:
A Break in the Sky
30 x 30 in, Oil on canvas
Art Piece #2 Description:
Cherish the Future
Cherish the Spring -
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Bailey Jack
Artist Bio:
Atlantan born and raised Self taught painter
Art Piece Description:
Frida with White Owl
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Janine McKenney
Artist Bio:
After a sports injury in 2013, Janine discovered her passion for art and soon thereafter started oil painting. She is now mentoring under James Richards. She is a proud wife and mother of Jack and Sarah. Finds her inspiration in nature, especially in Big Sky, Montana.
Art Piece Description:
Sunflowers by the lake
Floral arrangement of sunflowers and blue hydrangeas. Oil. 9x12 -
Evan Ferguson
Artist Bio:
I’m Evan Ferguson and I am a freelance artist. My goal is to make pieces that help individuals achieve their desired home or office aesthetic. I love using different materials and techniques in my pieces, assuring that each piece is unique in its own way.
Art Piece Description:
Through the Cracks
Mixed media and acrylic on a 36x24 wrapped canvas. -
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Jeff Rahuba
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Swinerton - Johnathan Whitlow, Rachel Kurth, and Kyle Stephens
Artist Bio:
Team members: Johnathan Whitlow, Rachel Kurth, and Kyle Stephens
Art Piece Description:
‘SEA’ – Simple EFIS Application
Our current 640 Peachtree Hotel project drove the inspiration behind our furniture design. EFIS, although far from a new construction type, has become one of the predominant future focuses in prefabricated construction. It is light, strong, extremely versatile, and adapts to almost every construction environment. The concept from the table is just that; strong, lightweight, versatile, and adaptable to any housing environment. Its strength can carry the weight of almost any television. Its light structure allows for easy movability within the household and is open and adaptable for many storage designs and systems. The construction consists of foam sheets, gorilla-style glue, fiber-reinforced tape, and a hardened base coat. The (4) brick pavers attached to the base allow it to be elevated off the floor and create additional weight to the stable structure. -
Roxann Quintana of Turner Construction Co.
Art Piece Description:
Turner Blue
Take an old concrete encrusted Collection Hopper for a Concrete Bucket, an oversized Air Filter add some ingenuity, elbow grease, poly-resin and LED Tape Lights and what do you get? A spectacular one-of a kind coffee table that will be the focal point of any room. The Blue Collection Hopper is contrasted by the Black Trim and Air Filter Base. The vibrant blues of poly-resin combine to create a unique table top bursting with a depth of color like a starry night reflecting off the ocean. The LED strip lights illuminate the entire table making “Turner Blue” a statement piece to be enjoyed. -
Sergey Cherep
Artist Bio:
Born in Leningrad (now St Petersburg) on January 24 1969, Sergey began studying art as a young child. At the age of 3 he developed meningitis and became paralyzed, unable to walk or speak for several years. Attending a school for children with disabilities until he was 7, he began to find comfort in painting. At the age of 8 he was enrolled in a pre-school for artists and went on to attend college at the prestigious Serevo Institute. There he gained extensive knowledge of all the classic art forms, including European art history, photography, print processes, sculpture, restoration techniques and painting everything from still life to portraits. Sergey has accomplished a signature style which allows his work to be recognised immediately. He rises at 5.30am each day and begins sketching. When he is comfortable with his composition he begins painting. (“Eighty percent of successful painting is in composition” he notes). Sergey produces about 500-800 sketches each year and around 300 paintings. His work now hangs in major galleries internationally.
Art Piece Description:
Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas
Canvas Size 30x30
Frame Size 39x39 -
Ryan Mathern
Art Piece Description:
Slab Wedge End Tables
Materials are plywood, steel and rubber -
Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne Cummings
Artist Bio:
L.A. based Creative, Marisa Cummings is an artist, author, designer, speaker and series host. What started out as a small intention to be more creative one day a week while working a 9 to 5 job…is now the 13 year brand that is Creative Thursday. Her art sells worldwide and can be found in her own online boutique as well as select galleries and shops including Urban Outfitters, CB Kids, Target and Papyrus. Marisa has designed 9 fabric collections and her book "Creative Thursday; everyday inspiration to grow your daily practice" has been published in 4 languages. Passionate about inspiring and empowering creative entrepreneurs to thrive in both life and business, Marisa teaches, consults and podcasts. She leads “The Expansive Artists” helping Artists build a thriving business selling direct to their Collectors online.
Art Piece Description:
Tiger on Pink - The Empowered Tiger
Giclee reproduction on ready to hang canvas - 10x10in -
Diego Penuela
Artist Bio:
I am an artist from Bogota, Colombia currently living and working in Atlanta. My main background is illustration and my work draws inspiration from books, poetry, music, graphic novels and anything that allows me to explore the close and complex relationship between words and images. The pieces I create are also influenced by my Latin American identity and the need to find meaning and connection between my work and my personal experiences while living in the US. My work has earned accolades from publications and organizations like 3x3, Society of Illustrators LA, Latin American Illustration, Red Dot Wards, Addy Awards and others. I've worked on public art projects in Atlanta including several murals and also regularly show in galleries like Nucleus Portland, ABV Gallery, FreeMarket gallery, Mint Gallery and others.
Art Piece Description:
Floating
Floating is a painting inspired by a short story from Colombian author Gabo, titled The Handsomest Drowned Man in The world, which tells a surrealistic tale of how a small fishing village deals with an unknown and yet very unique and almost magical drowned man. -
Kennesaw Women in Construction
Artist Bio:
Team members: Moriah Majors, Madlyn Wright, Cierra Danforth, Temi Aladegbemi, Jordan Warren
Art Piece Description:
Kennesaw Women in Construction's Coffee Table
Goal was to find used objects that weren't getting any attention anymore and create a way for them to be the center piece of someone's life again. Table Top Design: Used books involving furniture and home design were attached using steel line connectors, 1/4 diameter bolts and nuts. -
Erica Eriksdotter
Artist Bio:
Born and raised in Eskilstuna, Sweden, surrounded by nature and Viking runes, Erica loved to paint from an early age. It wasn’t the acrylic set or the easel stand she received at age 7 that had her fall deeply, it was the watercolor set with individual paint boxes and the beautiful ceramic palette she bought that matched the detailed and delicate way of painting she knew felt more like home. She still has that same watercolor set in the studio three decades later.
Art Piece #1 Description:
Red June
Red June is a limited edition out of 100.
– Image Size: 16 x 21 inches (40 x 53 cm)
– Paper Size: 17 x 22 inches (43 x 56 cm)
Art Piece #2 Description:
Yellow June
Yellow June is a limited edition out of 100.
– Image Size: 16 x 21 inches (40 x 53 cm)
– Paper Size: 17 x 22 inches (43 x 56 cm) -
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Cooper Carry - Shruti Agrawal & Ashton Bird
Art Piece Description:
Card-Mod Coffee Table
The Card-Mod Coffee Table is a sleek low-set coffee table constructed from repurposed, laser-cut cardboard and a single translucent acrylic top. Our goal was to create functioning and sustainable coffee table using technology in combination with recycled material. Using a laser cutter, the cardboard was cut into several coordinated pieces that notch together much like pieces in a puzzle. The layers of notches form the legs, body and the overall spherical shape that is inviting and durable. -
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Lala Wellem
Artist Bio:
Lala Wellem creates mixed media canvases and furniture using non-toxic acrylic paints, decorative papers, sheet music, maps, banana leaf, cork, charms, and sewing notions. She has participated in several pop-up events at the High Museum of Art, including a solo maker's market, where in addition to selling her work, Lala taught patrons her collage' techniques.
Art Piece Description:
Viva la Frida
Multi-colored painted chair with an embellished print of an original Frida Kahlo portrait by Lala Wellem. -
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Kim Dowd
Artist Bio:
Kim is a corporate finance executive by trade and an artist by heart. This is her 7th year participating in the Chairity event. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, creating functional pottery and going on adventures with her Girl Scouts.
Art Piece Description:
You Spin Me Round
This retro record stand is the perfect spot to showcase all your awesome tunes! Add a turntable to the top, your records below and you are ready for a dance party (or a chill evening)!! This mid-century modern inspired piece is finished in a matte gray paint with gold detailing and will compliment any decor. -
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Mel Davenport
Artist Bio:
I am a faculty member in the Welch School of Art and Design at Georgia State University and previously taught art in Fulton County Public Schools. Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons in my native Atlanta, so I approached this project with optimism, hoping to evoke renewal and abundance.
Art Piece Description:
Spring is coming
The handwoven natural fibers of this chair made in the Phillipines reminded me of basketry, so I transformed it into a basket for flowers by carefully cutting and re-weaving part of the seat back. After adding some paint and textural elements, I arranged the silk flowers to fill the negative space and cascade over the basket edge onto the seat, symbolizing my wish for abundance, beauty, and hope in this new year. -
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Kathy Costley Broyles
Artist Bio:
I was raised in the culturally rich and amazing city of New Orleans. I have been shaped by her waters and her ways and I trust her charm will always hold me.
Following an early career in Graphic Design and time spent raising a family, I began painting. I work mainly with oils in my studio at Urban Art Collective in Chamblee, exploring different styles and subjects.
I enjoy the contemplative process of creating and my hope is that my work provokes a response, conjures a memory, or leads to a lingering sense of peace.
Art Piece Description:
Illuminated Grayce
Illuminated Grayce is about taking what is dark or gray in our lives, the parts we want to discard and not look at - acknowledging the darkness, pain and regret, and bestowing grace on them through illumination. The essential beauty and promise of life will be revealed as light and hope are woven into darkness and despair. -
Theodore Ward
Artist Bio:
An Atlanta native, Theodore attended school at Oglethorpe University where he minored in Studio Art. His medium of choice is oil paints, but enjoys the versatility of working in mixed mediums as well.
Art Piece Description:
Tiny Steps
A pair of small boy's and girl's foot stools, stained and with a single shoe painted on the top. Thick layer of resin applied to add shine and protect the image. -
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TresFloresss
Artist Bio:
Aisha Flores, is a software engineer by day and hobby artist by night. She likes to try new things and experiment. Primarily creating art in her leisure, she is inspired by Indian traditional art styles and patterns. This is her third year creating pieces for the Furniture Bank, Chairish The Future exhibits.
Art Piece Description:
Mandalaflora
Chair with Manadala Dot Art in Floral pattern. Inspired by the beautiful traditional mandalas. -
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AllTheLove
Artist Bio:
I am an Atlanta based artist spreading love through gift art.
Art Piece Description:
Beam of Love
The chair is a power source. A charging station for people to power up their love bucket, so they can beam their love throughout Atlanta and beyond. -
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Liz Haywood
Artist Bio:
My concern for social justice permeates my art, often in a wry approachable manner. After graduating from Appalachian State University, I attended The Portfolio Center in Atlanta where I completed my studies with a dual concentration in design and illustration. I won several student awards. Working in New York for seven years, I developed my professional skills as a graphic designer and artist. I returned to Atlanta and established myself independently. Through use of social media, showings in local restaurants and other events, I developed a steady demand for my art on canvas. My principal media are gouache, spray paint and acrylic pen, mixed together to produce a dense texture. I use vivid colors, witty subjects and organic paint drips to bring each canvas to life. I painted several murals in Krog Street tunnel to support my political activism and interact with the sidewalk traffic as I paint. I'm now primarily based in my hometown, Charlotte, North Carolina, but continue to pursue projects in Atlanta as well. I am currently planning a new commissioned work, my tallest mural yet at 18 feet, which will be in Decatur at Oak Grove Market.
Art Piece Description:
Woodland Rocker
Drift off to sleep or unwind with some hot tea and a great read in this fairytale inspired rocking chair. You will have just the right spot for letting your mind wander into a dreamland of lullabies and woodland creatures. A totally relaxed lime green froggy friend is showing you the way. Rock back and forth, shedding all your stress on the hand-painted cushions. Take a close look to appreciate the detail of the wild toadstools growing up the back of the chair. The dusky violet wood frame of the chair is finished with furniture wax to prevent scratches. Magic meets rustic-chic for your bedroom, living room, nursery, den - wherever you want to add a bit of whimsy. -
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PNCLDWN (pencil down without vowels)
Artist Bio:
PNCLDWN (pronounced pencil down without the vowels) is a self taught pencil artist and native of Atlanta, Ga (born, raised and stayed). Her inspiration comes from the art scene of Atlanta, the performing arts, nature and vivid colors sod springtime.
She has an appreciation for artistic, eclectic and geometric intricate designs which are themed in her work.
You can reach PNCLDWN on Instagram IG:@pncldwn
Art Piece Description:
Dreaming of Springtime
"Dreaming of springtime"depicts the colors and movement of springtime in and around Atlanta, Ga. -
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Cody Norris
Artist Bio:
Cody Norris is a Graphic, music and spoken word artist from New Haven CT. Beginning art at a very young age after his father gave him a a book "How to draw super heroes the MARVEL WAY". Soon his sketches turned into entering local art contest and submitting work to school papers.
By the age of 21 attending Penobscot Job Corps in Bangor Me penciled super heroes became graphic art and then later became a push for a graphic art program. Not having a graphic art program prior the school soon seen a need to develop and introduce a program based on those interests. While there learning on the job began to develop many brochures, certificates and logos for the school, beginning his freelance career in the field. Now known as "The Photoshop Shaman" Cody creates artwork for various types of people. From companies and non profits to music artist, poets and schools. Creating homes on Instagram, Behance and on several Print On Demand stores online The Photoshop Shaman enjoys all manner of art and creating.
Art Piece Description:
Egypt Rising
The art piece has influences of one of my favorite points in history and that is Egypt. On the piece are the images of The Vulture and its colorful wings. The 3 main faces on the image are loosely based on some Egyptian Gods with the diff tones in Skin. And covered in the Symbol Ankh representing Life. -
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Jennifer Germain
Artist Bio:
Jennifer Germain graduated from The Atlanta College of Art with a BFA in Communication Design and GA Tech with an MS in Industrial Design, and spent too many years working in the corporate world, small design firms, and everything in between. She found that being in charge of her own destiny was the most balanced path, and has formed her own companies since: Red Hair Girl Designs (left-brain design) and Southern Fried Art Company (right-brain design). Her most challenging and rewarding job to date though, is the one with the title of MOMMY.
Jennifer is grateful to the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta for humbling her with being an artist for CHAIRish the Future since 1997, to which she holds this non-profit near and dear to her heart ❤
Art Piece Description:
Almost Famous Danish Modern Curbside Find
Reminiscent of Sunset Boulevard in California or Green Day's song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," where you have a chance of either being a star or left with dashed dreams, I spotted this one-time Danish Modern beauty on the curbside waiting for trash pick-up.
This was the day that I felt like I struck gold... My find was a vintage 1960s Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Jensen Selig Teak Caned Coffee/Side Table made in Denmark.
Once the piece was cleaned, disassembled, and sanded to its raw wood beauty - the process began. After research on the piece and a mini training session on caning, the transformation began. The perfect stain. Then sand, poly... repeat several times. What an incredible thing to see this piece, the gorgeous wood grains pop to life again!
The Caning. wow. Have you ever weaved with WOOD? It's truly an art form, and a cathartic one to me, at that. The shelf on the piece now has all new caning! My caning work was "blessed" by a true craftsman at The Brumby Chair Co. I am humbled.
Reassembled with love and care, this coffee/side table will hopefully last at least another 60 years, if not more.
A very special thanks to Paul at The Brumby Chair Co. in the Historic Marietta Square for taking the time out of his day for the mini lesson, insight, and advice on caning. It's people like him who make my projects year after year successful! Check out their work: brumbyrocker.com -
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Bear Cake Studios
Artist Bio:
Macey Milstead, AKA Bear Cake Studios, lives in Atlanta with her husband, kids, chickens and other various animals. She is an artist who works with various mediums, but primarily uses acrylic paint on wood and resin.
Macey's life is hectic, eclectic and most of all colorful. She is greatly involved in her community, believes in activism and mutual aid. This is often reflected in her work.
Oh! She's also a major nerd.
Art Piece Description:
Made of Start Stuff
"Made of Star Stuff" was a fun piece to make. It was created by using various layers. The first layer was a variety of different spray paints creating a rainbow effect. The second layer is the black paint. The third layer is the white stars, constellations, rockets, moon... The forth layer is a glitter spray paint. And lastly, the fifth layer is a glossy clear coat that helps protect the chair from scratches and makes it extra shiny. -
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Design Samaritan
Artist Bio:
Paul Bowman is the founder of Design Samaritan, a social enterprise that reclaims furniture and transforms it into one-of-a-kind home furnishings. Each piece sold allows Design Samaritan to donate to a family in need, often transitioning out of homelessness. To identify these families, Design Samaritan partners with local non-profits including the Atlanta Children's Shelter, Furnish With Love, and the Initiative for Affordable Housing.
With a background in experiential graphic design, Paul divides his time between Design Samaritan and a variety of projects from mixed-use to higher education, collaborating with architects, interior designers, and fabricators.
Art Piece Description:
Geodeezy Wing Chair
There's a party in the back with Kari Fisher's hand painted gold Geodeezy pattern on natural linen. More conservative up front with solid gray on the seating surfaces, but definitely not boring. This vintage armchair is entirely refurbished and refinished. The solid legs and frame have been refinished to let the natural wood show and let the fabric be the star of this piece. 41.25″ tall x 33.5″ wide x 32″ deep -
Christopher Gummo
Artist Bio:
Atlanta visual and sculptural artist, Chris Gummo, has spent the last ten years exploring varied, branching paths in a world of his process-based art, and is not looking for a way out. Originally trained in architectural design, Chris has paired his pragmatic understanding of form and function, with storytelling, to explore deeper humanistic narratives. Chris' artistic mediums evolve with the process, often integrating sculpture, audio, and video into experiential design, with a strong conceptual narrative always taking precedence.
Art Piece Description:
It Came & It Went
Feeling the weight and allowing it to anchor. A non-reaction, an observance of the present moment, a passage of time. -
Daniel Curran Art
Artist Bio:
Daniel Curran is an Atlanta based visual artist working in both traditional and digital mediums. His formal art education includes studies at The Danforth Museum of Art and a BFA in painting and sculpture from the Atlanta College of Art. Daniel's background in sculpture heavily influenced his current painting style. He combines a sculpted foundation with generous layers of paint resulting in vibrant heavily textured surfaces. His current focus with traditional painting consists of portraits of iconic figures in music and pop culture. Daniel also creates vibrantly colored digital drawings of animals and other creatures including a series of owls that has spanned the last several years. His portfolio can be found online at www.danielcurranart.com and across social media @danielcurranart.
Art Piece Description:
Night Owl
The Night Owl chair represents the cycle of day with the owl guarding the night. Although the symbolism of owls varies across cultures I resonate with the idea that the owl embodies the knowledge of the hidden realms and the ability to travel the darkness of the night fearlessly. Acrylic on wood 2021 -
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GVATL (Good Vibes ATL)
Artist Bio:
GVATL (GoodVibesATL), is a graphic artist with a degree in Art Advertising and Visual Communications. Although most of his work and experience has been in Digital Media, he has recently broadened his horizons by being a part of the FAFATL Free Art Friday Atlanta community where he finds much inspiration through other fellow Atlanta artists in this community. This is GVATL's first time taking part in Chairish as well as his first attempt at painting furniture.
Art Piece Description:
unwound
Spray paint with acrylics paint markers -
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Courtney Aspinwall
Artist Bio:
Courtney is a self taught artist who lives in Braselton with her husband and two hilarious boys. She enjoys playing piano & ukelele, gardening, and spending as much time as possible outside. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has a Master’s from the University of Colorado Denver.
Art Piece Description:
Waiting for Spring
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Steve Litvak
Artist Bio:
The Brilliance of color and composition often presented in classic landscapes and masterpieces of the past influenced my current work. Using the traditional aspects of light, shadow and color.
Steve Litvak was born on March 17TH in Cleveland Ohio. At the young age of ten he was enrolled into art classes at the Cleveland Art Museum. Showing much promise at an early age he continued to emerge into visual arts at the influential age of 19 he enrolled into the Academy of Art College of San Francisco where he continued his studies in fine art and textile design. Successful, even before his completion his worked emerged into a lucrative business. Steve has been features in such hotels as the Aria and the Flamingo in Las Vegas, the Radisson in Aruba and the Sheraton in Atlanta to name a few. Now residing in Atlanta for over 20 years, he continues to paint commissioned art for fine hotels, restaurants and private homes through out the country.
Art Piece #1 Description:
Barcelona
2 @ 14x48
Art Piece #2 Description:
Just Beyond Boulder Canyon
36x48
Art Piece #3:
Pompano
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Darrien Goodman
Artist Bio:
Influenced by the brilliancy of the great master artists of the Renaissance period and Early Mid-19th Century, Darrien Goodman's style of art is unique and innovative as Picasso or Andy Warhol. Darrien studied drawing in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Florida. Darrien’s artwork has been displayed on television. Most noted, Ophrah's OWN Network’s production of ‘Where are They Now’ and ‘The Rap Game’ presented by Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri. Darrien's philosophy towards art is influenced by the equality and injustice found in civilized social chaos and man’s control and guidance over religion and powerful nations. These dualities able Darrien to convey contrast in a most bold and linear way. He does not work on canvas. He works only on 3/4" maple or birch wood. Darrien’s “drawing with paint” as he calls it, is mastered with an intimate pouring technique of industrial paints. The maple and birch wood that Darrien utilizes as his canvas is fine sanded and top coated allowing the art to reach a smooth finish that compliments it’s subject. Darrien strives through his art to accomplish new and philosophical ways of looking at the power of change. Darrien’s hope is to leave a legacy of work that will affect generations to come.
Art Piece #1 Description:
Spawn
oil and acrylic buffed with graphite on 1/2" maple wood. 48" in diameter
Art Piece #2 Description:
First Alien Onyx
oil and acrylic buffed with graphite on 1/2" maple wood. 27 3/4" x 48"
Art Piece #3 Description:
Metallic Trees
oil and acrylic buffed with graphite on 3/4" maple wood. 6" x 48" and 4' x 30"
Art Piece #4 Description:
Black Onyx
oil on 3/4" maple wood. 30' x 48' -
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Caleb Scott
Artist Bio:
Caleb Scott's art career spans several decades and he has exhibited work in 100's of shows over that time. He studied at Minnesota Institute of Art and later at SCAD, right here in Atlanta, Georgia. He was immersed in the commercial art world for a number of years where he began licensing paintings for television and film. Caleb has created countless commissioned pieces and is currently crafting new bodies of work.
Art Piece Description:
Dimensions #5
Dimensions #5 is a 36 x 48 abstract, mixed media painting on gallery wrap canvas. This piece is from a series which explores higher dimensions and neural connectivity. -
NancyJeanette Long
Artist Bio:
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, NancyJeanette's artistic career began at an early age when she began painting with her mother on Sunday afternoons. Surrounded by art books, paintings and sculpture at home, NancyJeanette always knew she wanted to be a painter. Her early influences included Picasso, Cezanne and Matisse for their daring use of paint to communicate beyond the surface of objects in our everyday world.
This interest in contrast of surface appearance and abstract design has become an integral part of her own work. Her use of color and line has been influenced by such diverse artists as Georgia O'Keefe, Hans Hoffman, David Hockney, Stephanie London, Erik Heck and Tomas Sunyol.
NancyJeanette attended Texas Christian University, University of Texas, Indiana University and East Tennessee State University, where she studied languages and received advanced degrees in French, Slavic Linguistics, and Early Childhood Education and took "a few art classes along the way". After completing her degrees, she began a formal study of art at University of West Georgia in Carrollton. She taught art at The Heritage School in Newnan, Georgia for over two decades.
Intentionally simplified, her works are simultaneously abstraction and realism. Although she enjoys drawing, her great love is painting. She now works almost exclusively in acrylics, enjoying their freedom and versatility which allows experimentation with color, texture and application. She is a member of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County and her work regularly appears in juried art exhibitions throughout the Southern region of the United States.
Art Piece Description:
Apples and Angles
Acrylic on Canvas and Birch Wood Panel 16" x 16" x 1.5" -
Anna Michele
Artist Bio:
I am from Long Island, NY., and received my B.A. from The University of North Georgia. I have found my joy as a traveling artist and have been blessed to do well at shows and most recently I have been awarded second place two years in a row by the Beverly Hills Art Show. I currently exhibit at Buckhead Art & Company.
Art Piece Description:
Dove with Olive Branch
A minimal acrylic painting of a dove with an olive branch. -
Molly McKinley (McKinley Customs)
Artist Bio:
Molly McKinley is an abstract artist and jeweler working in Winter Park, Florida. Originally from Atlanta, she attended the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia for her BFA. Molly has been featured in the Lark Books 500 Series (500 Rings) and her work has been displayed in Lyndon House Arts Center, located in Athens. She furthered her study of art at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina. Her work is most influenced by artists working in installations, including sculptors Mia Pearlman and Patrick Doughterty.
Inspired by movement and sound, Molly is drawn to the peacefulness and palette of natural landscapes. From sunsets to candlelight to slight gestures and warm embraces, she seeks to emote the feelings attached to those moments (and everything in between) through her artwork. Molly loves to people watch, seeing personalities as color and texture.
Molly's work is dedicated to her mother, Joy, who suffers with dementia. Despite her condition, she continues to dance each day and find joy in the small things.
Art Piece Description:
Shy
"Shy" (2020) by Molly McKinley (McKinley Customs) is a 24x24" abstract work in acrylic, graphite, and pastel on 1.5" thick professional canvas. The piece is framed in a white floater frame. -
Katherine Bell McClure
Artist Bio:
I make work of all sizes that start as abstracts and end with an image, most often that of an animal. The image is realistic, while the surrounding remains abstract. I live in the woods in an urban area, and animals are an ever-present part of my surroundings. Wild birds, deer, dogs, ducks & geese are natural subject matter for me.
Most of my work incorporates a degree of mixed media, with some pieces being as much about the process as the subject. I make frames, add acrylic panels or resin, and layer vintage papers and fabrics to create 2 dimensional pieces. Continuing to add to the work, I sometimes end up with assemblages from handmade and found objects. I make 3 dimensional pieces for the wall as well as free-standing sculptures. The medium is a part of the story, as it all relates to the subject‑ and the subject most often revolves around home, the place I love most. Materials include layers of paint, gloss, spray paint, pencils, paint sticks, vintage paper, old wood, clay and more. In all of my work, you will continue to be surprised by detail easy to miss initially, the layer upon layer of drawing mixed with painting.
Art Piece #1 Description:
At Home
"At Home" is made from wood panels mounted to stretched canvas with paper, pens, pencils, paint & gloss used to complete the piece. Ready to hang.
Art Piece #2 Description:
Coming Back
"Coming Back" is a 16" x 20" acrylic paint on panel painting of mallards. The piece is mounted to a painted wood frame.
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Juanita Bellavance
Artist Bio:
Striving to paint emotion, I want to create the awe, the wonder, the experience we feel in nature, in music, in special life moments. That feeling that gives us pause.
Art Piece Description:
toward a brighter day
When I finished this painting it reminded me of a marsh where the sky was clearing after a storm. Gradually the light broke through to the brighter side of the day. It's my hope for all that we are headed for a brighter day together. Acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 inches"
