Madison Faux Finisher, Lou Ann Lanier, On NPR!

The interview Lou Ann did with National Public Radio is going to run on Monday, February 2nd on the following on the following radio stations.


WLJS-FM 91.9 Jacksonville, AL Mon Tue Fri, 12:00PM-01:00PM
WPLN-AM 1430 Nashville, TN Mon - Fri, 12:00PM-01:00PM
WMAE-FM 89.5 Booneville, MS Mon - Fri, 12:00PM-01:00PM
WMAV-FM 90.3 Oxford, MS Mon - Fri, 12:00PM-01:00PM

If you can't get to a radio at that time then you can go to their website, Some time after 12 noon, California - time zone - you can go to the following link

http://www.npr.org/

and scroll down through the index on the left hand side of your screen, under 'Programs' select the 'Day to Day' program. If you go to the site on Monday, it should be on that page, if you wait and do it later, remembering the date will make it faster to find it.

They will also be posting photos from Lou Ann's website on their website.

Lou Ann Lanier Owner, Instructor, Professional Faux Finisher faux and beyond faux finishing studiohttp://www.fauxandbeyond.com/

J. Leko Furniture Maker, LLC

The Huntsville Art Blog would like to introduce J. Leko Furniture Maker, LLC

Local artisan and craftsman, J. Leko uses his excellent skills to create high quality furniture and millwork, employing a broad spectrum of tools and techniques. J. was trained at the prestigious Mark Adams School of Woodworking and worked under some of the world's most renowned and skilled craftsmen. Gaining this valuable knowledge, and putting it into practice, gives J. the opportunity to create one of a kind projects for his clients. Along with his exceptional skills, J. thinks GREEN and uses safe, sustainable products and methods and, when possible, personally selects each piece of domestically grown hardwood for his projects.

If you are interested in procuring J. Leko's services please visit his website to learn more about him and this opportunity.

J. Leko
Furniture Maker, LLC
(256) 714-0742
www.jleko.com

Submit to the Huntsville Art Blog- Artwork, Events, News...

2009 begins another year of Art!

Submit to the Huntsville Art Blog- Artwork, Events, News...
The Huntsville Art Blog "Promote Local Artists and Art Awareness"

www.HuntsvilleArtBlog.blogspot.com

Bookmark it!

Huntsville Art Blog is developing into a great art awareness outlet for
Huntsville's talented local artists. We encourage local artists to
submit art news! We would love to hear about exhibits, art festivals,
art & craft shows, call for entries, competition & juried shows, awards
& achievements, grand openings, art classes & workshops, techniques &
advice, art organizations, artist gatherings & meetings, art talks &
speakers, community involvement, donation opportunities, employment &
career opportunities, websites, newsletters, newspaper articles, press
releases, and any other news or event featuring art that you would like
to share with the community. All types of art media are welcome; if you
call it art, tell us about it. Again, we are trying to encourage the
community awareness of art and we need your help.

To submit articles, information or questions e-mail David Edwards dedwards@artshuntsville.org or Michele Lee theartist.lee5@gmail.com or Alissa Ramsay info@averagetoart.com

The local art events and news will be mentioned as we find out about
them; so, if you know of an event or news that needs to get the word
out, let us know. Please add the Huntsville Art Blog to your Press
Release list and send us all the important info- What: Who: When:
Where: and Why:

We continue to seek Featured Artists- Send us your artist statement,
contact info and a few images and we will present you as our featured
artist. To submit e-mail: info@averagetoart.com

Perry Austin's Website

The Huntsville Art Blog has added Perry Austin's website to the Artist Links. Please visit his site at www.perryaustinfineart.com

Perry is well known for his workshops. He recently announced a workshop scheduled for mid April at the Renaissance Gallery in Northport, Al. near Tuscaloosa. For those interested please contact Anne Stickney at the ad site below.

http://www.renaissanceartgallery.com/perryaustinworkshop.htm

Students win awards in fine arts competition

Students win awards in fine arts competition

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

By GREGG L. PARKER

For the Madison Spirit writeone35758@yahoo.com

Winners advance to state showdownin Montgomery

Madison students sparked their creative aptitudes to participate in Reflections, a fine arts program sponsored nationally by the Parent-Teacher Association.

Students in grades K-12 can participate in literature, musical composition, film production, photography, visual arts and choreography categories. "Wow!" was this year's theme.

Madison winners will compete at the state level in Montgomery later this year. "We're excited to have Madison City Schools represented by these very creative entries," said Darla Malueg, Reflections chairwoman.

To read more of this copyright article please visit: 

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/madison.ssf?/base/news/1233137766314120.xml&coll=1

Individual Artists and Arts Administrators Fellowship Program

From steve.grauberger@arts.alabama.gov

January 23, 2009

Contact Info:  Barbara Reed

E-Mail: Barbara.Reed@arts.alabama.gov

Phone:  334/242-4076, ext. 223

 

 

Individual Artists and Arts Administrators Fellowship Program

 

The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Artist Fellowships and Fellowship in Arts Administration Program. The application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2009.

 

Council's Fellowships provide direct assistance to Alabama artists and arts administrators across a range of disciplines, to recognize exceptional work and to support further development of their talents. Fellowships give individuals the financial ability to hone and deepen their craft. The program supports artists and administrators in all career stages, including emerging and mid-career as well as well established artists and administrators. These highly competitive awards also provide artists and administrators with recognition and affirmation from their peers and the public.

 

The Council awards Fellowships of $5,000 for artists and arts administrators working in crafts, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre and visual arts. The program does not provide funding for academic study in pursuit of a college degree. An applicant must be a legal residence of Alabama who has lived in the state for two years prior to the application deadline.

 

For additional information and submission requirements, interested applicants should review the guidelines available on the Council's web site at www.arts.alabama.gov.

Photographer, TK Selleck's new website!

"Water Over Rocks" by TK Seleck, copyright

 

I am delighted to announce TK Seleck's new website. Check out her inspirational Photography at www.tkselleck.com.  Stay tune for TK's featured artist spot on the art blog next month.

HSV Times: New artist to show at JavaGalleria- Johanna Littleton

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Huntsville Times 

john.bullington@htimes.com

New artist to show at JavaGalleria

The JavaGalleria at Sam & Greg's Pizzeria and Gelateria, 119 North Side Square, will feature a showing of mixed-media art by Johanna Littleton from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

A percentage of sales will go toward The Arts Council's Arts in Education programming. The show will run through mid-February. Admission is free. For more information on the JavaGalleria, contact David Edwards at The Arts Council office at 519-2787, ext. 207, the restaurant at 533-9030 or www.samandgregs.com.

Source:

http://www.al.com/entertainment/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1232878565174260.xml&coll=1&thispage=2

HSV Times: Fine cuisine for sake of museum's fine art

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Huntsville Times john.bullington@htimes.com

Fine cuisine for sake of museum's fine art

The Women's Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art will present its annual Winter Wine Event next weekend to benefit the museum.

The Wine Tasting, held at the museum, 300 Church St., on Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., will feature quality wines served by local wine distributors along with catering by Bonefish Grill and Cyn Shea's. Wines will be available for purchase at special prices. Cost is $50.

On Friday at the museum, the Backers of Bacchus Wine Dinner will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. Fine wines from featured vintner Banfi Vintners will complement a gourmet meal at 7 p.m., prepared by local chef Bill Harden of 801 Franklin.

After dinner, Phillip Otto, artistic director of the Huntsville Ballet Company and School, will serve as master of ceremonies while local auctioneers Dr. Mark Pullen and Dr. Gary Huckaby Jr. conduct a live auction featuring original art, themed dinners, trips, fine jewelry and wine lots.

For more information, call 535-4350, ext. 217, or visit www.hsvmuseum.org

Source:

http://www.al.com/entertainment/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1232878565174260.xml&coll=1

HGTV Co-Founder Coming To Huntsville for Event

WEDC presents Influencing Women

(Men invited too!)

Susan Packard, Co-Founder of HGTV and recognized media pioneer, innovator and mentor will be in Huntsville Tuesday, March 3rd at the Marriott at 11:30am.

WEDC/AAUW Moderated Follow Up Session- 1:30pm

Come and get inspired by a fellow business woman making an impact in her local community and beyond through creativity and innovation!

$35 per person OR $28 student

On-line ticket sales http://www.wedc-online.com

OR pay by check in mail to PO Box 18144 Huntvsille, AL 35804

More Information http://www.wedc-online.com/IW2009/WEDC_IW_rev3.pdf

Sponsorships still available. Contact the Chair of the event, Shannon Drake 256.755.1951

Huntsville's Living Art Online Store!

From: Bobbie Bright 

                                                                                                 

Shop Safely and Secure at our Online Store!

Save This Link to Your Favorites Today!

 http://stores.ebay.com/livingartgardenponds

Living Art Water Gardens Inc.

At Artisans Cove

220 Old Highway 431, Hampton Cove, Al 35763

Across From Hampton Cove Elementary School

 256-288-0003 or info@livingartwatergardens.com

www.livingartwatergardens.com

Art Retreat for artists! Fort Payne, AL

Whether it be an art class, some quiet writing time or just a little get-a-away to spark that creativity in yourself, artist Ann Hamilton has created just the place for you,The Art Lovers Retreat.

Art Retreat Director Artist Ann Hamilton started the Art for Art Lovers Retreat to share with other artists, writers, and photographers the place where her own creativity has blossomed. In creating the retreat, she had a vision of being able to share her knowledge and experiences with other artists. One of her desires is to help other artists find their voices and styles, and to help them believe in themselves, their gifts, and their works. She has more than 20 years of experience as a professional artist and has been teaching for more than ten years.She is listed in the World's Who's Who of Women as well as America's Who's Who of Women. She has won numerous awards and exhibited in galleries, shows, universities, colleges, libraries, and banks. She has studied at colleges and universities, and attended workshops throughout her career.

The Art Retreat is best suited for one to four persons, or two couples. It has two floors with a bed & breakfast layout. The cost of the art retreat is $250 weekly, $700 Monthly (In the Winter Months rates will be slightly higher). Lessons and Workshops Priced Separately.

Surrounded by Oak trees, the home of the art retreat sits on a hillside in the Historic District of downtown Fort Payne. The Art Lovers Retreat is normally available for three seasons a year, March through October. Retreats are by the week or month. The week normally begins on Saturday. While the house is also available for use during November through February, although weather conditions might not be favorable. Meals are not included except for some kitchen privileges. The town has several restaurants, pizzerias, markets and more - minutes from the art retreat.

The Art Lovers Retreat

http://www.artforartlovers.net/

Artist, Peter Grant- New Blog site

Jenny's Horse by Peter Grant, copyright

Note from Walt Schumacher- Huntsville Art League 

Peter Grant says:  

 

I now have a blog with my website.  Please feel free to visit and visit often... and please leave a comment...  I will update it at least every two days if not daily!  Blog site:   http://petergrantfineart.wordpress.com/   also visit my website:  http://www.petergrantfineart.com

Call to Artists

ART ON THE LAKE

2009

Art on the Lake, an annual two-day arts and crafts event in Guntersville, Alabama, is now accepting applications from artists and vendors who wish to exhibit in the show.

This 48th annual event will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th.

For more information, please contact Eloise Patton at (256) 582-4378 or visit our website at http://www.artonthelake-guntersville.com/

Lara Isbell's Website Link

Wine Art by Lara Isbell, copyright

The Huntsville Art Blog has added Lara Isbell's website to the Artist Links. Please visit her site at www.laraisbell.com

From Lara's website:

"Lara's interest in “wine art” grew from a passion for food, wine and entertaining. Her pieces remind us of the enjoyment found in sharing good times with friends and family. She has collected hundreds of classic quotes on the subject of wine, drinking and entertaining. The painting titles are based on these unique quotes."

Update: Restoring the Last Supper- Betty Burchfield

UPDATE: FINALLY FINISHED!

I'm standing behind the painting so you can see how large it is. Such a good feeling to be able to put a check mark on such a large project, isn't it.

UPDATED PHOTO of Progress:

Previously posted on the Huntsville Art Blog-

Artist, Betty Burchfield (aka Little Reb), has a new project- restoring the Last Supper to the original. It is 4x8 ft. Betty notes, "I've got my work cut out for me. I've gotten three disciples painted so far... Took me all day."

For more info about Betty Burchfield, please visit her websites and sign her guest books at:

http://www.littlereb.com
(porcelain dolls)

http://treasuredreflections.net
(Oil Paintings

Also, view more postings on the Huntsville Art Blog about Betty Buchfield (aka Little Reb) at: http://huntsvilleartblog.blogspot.com/search?q=betty+burchfield

"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 13 of 13 RESOURCES

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. This is the final 13th page to be posted on the art blog.
For past posts click the Art Topic section to the left and you will find Art Law/Copyright posts.

If these posts have been helpful please leave a comment. Thanks!

For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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Artist Alan Derrick to Create Sculpture for Quail Conservation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Keith Kizer at 256.776.4762
Contact@derrick.com
143 J.B. Hawkins Rd., Gurley, AL 35748
T 256.776.4762 F 256.776.4732

www.derrick.com

Artist Alan Derrick to Create Sculpture for Quail Conservation

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (January 9, 2009) – Fine art sculptor, Alan Derrick has teamed with Quail Unlimited to raise money for wild bird conservation. A one-of-a-kind sculpture entitled “Nature’s Camo” depicting a bobwhite quail feather is being created to be auctioned with proceeds benefiting quail conservation.
Quail Unlimited is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the wise use and management of America’s wild quail, doves, upland game birds and other forms of wildlife. “We welcome Alan as a conservation partner and anxiously anticipate the results of the upcoming auction,” said Donnie Buckland, QU Senior Vice President. “We appreciate Alan selecting Quail Unlimited as one of the organizations to benefit from his commitment to charitable organizations.”
"After a recent trip to Brazil, I came home with a renewed desire to support a few of the many organizations who are responsible for the preservation of the birding population,” commented Alan Derrick. “Without the efforts of organizations like Quail Unlimited, many of our bird populations would soon be extinct.” “My work is a commemorative testimony to these great causes that insure the natural beauty of the common bird feather.”
The non-reserve auction will be held online on eBay, listed under “Art, Direct from Artist, Sculptures” ending on April 5th at 9:00pm EST. The auction will begin seven days prior to the deadline.
About Alan Derrick
Sculptor, Alan Derrick specializes in one-of-a-kind fine art metal sculptures inspired by the common bird feather. His unique three-dimensional creations range in sizes from tabletop pieces to large corporate lobby installations. For more information, visit www.derrick.com.
About Quail Unlimited
Quail Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the restoration of habitat for wild quail and upland wildlife. Its almost 300 chapters nationwide raise local project dollars for on-the-ground projects, including private and public land management with banquets, auctions, sporting clay events and more. QU has a highly trained staff of biologists, state and regional directors and dedicated members that work with private landowners and state and federal agencies to restore quail and upland game populations. In the last 5 years, Quail Unlimited chapters and partners invested over $23.3 million dollars in quail and upland game habitat expenditures and improvements. For more information, visit www.qu.org.

How to Turn a Crotch Bowl

Here, the almost completed bowl is still mounted on the headstock of the lathe.

Often considered worthless, even for use for firewood, gnarly wood from crotches, or forks in tree trunks, has an interesting and unique grain. Even though the stumps of hardwood trees like Maple and Cherry are sought after for turning burl veneers, the crotches of these same trees do not yield enough material to be useful. Turning a bowl on a wood lathe with this unique wood, however, can be a worthwhile, if challenging, project.

For more information please read the article on wikiHOW at http://www.wikihow.com/Turn-a-Crotch-Bowl

"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 12 of 13 RELATED RIGHTS

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 12 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for the final page of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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Huntsville Artist Selected For Work In Mexico!

Artist & Professional Finisher, Alissa (Murnane)Ramsay is pleased to announce she has been selected to create custom wall art in for a series of Penthouses in Puerto Villarta, Mexico next month!

Alissa and her team will be traveling to P.V. in several weeks to create finishes with GREEN Oikos Italian Paints and Plasters.

Alissa earned her certification in Italy as an Italian Plaster Applicator in September 2008 from Oikos. (pictures of training are in Sept & Oct 2008 posts on her blog http://www.averagetoart.blogspot.com/)

Stay tuned for photos of her work in Mexico!

"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 11 of 13 CORE CONCEPTS

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 11 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 12 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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Tennessee Valley Ceramic Arts Guild Announcement

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For more info please visit www.tvcag.org

A Photo To Paint- Launches as a resource to Artists

News Release

Contact: Marie K. Thompson
marie@tommythompsonart.com

Date: January 9, 2009

Oil Artist, Tommy Thompson, Launches a New Web Site for Fellow Artists at www.APhototoPaint.com

After traveling to paint for more than 6 years, oil painter, Tommy Thompson, now has a treasure trove of thousands of digital photographs. At the urging of several elderly painters who are not able to paint on location and hobby painters with limited photographic experience and time for traveling, the painter has now developed an easily searchable web site for all artists at www.aphototopaint.com. Other artists can now benefit from not only Thompson's extensive training in painting but also his professional photographic training and experience.

As he shot his photos, Thompson composed them with future paintings in mind. For some of the photos, he offers artists more than one choice--one that has been enhanced according to color saturation, hue, brightness and contrast and another choice as the photo came directly from the camera.

Thompson is now offering 10-inch, 300-dpi versions of these photos at $10 each for purchase by other artists. Anyone who purchases a photograph will receive a license to paint from the photo. He has categorized his photos according to such subjects as landscapes, flowers, barns, figures, cows, birds, cats, dogs, clouds, churches, hay bales, gardens, rivers and creeks, architecture, and location, etc. He shot the digital photos in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wyoming, plus Canada. Thompson invites all artists to check out his new web site at www.aphototopaint.com. A free 10-inch 300 dpi photo of an image is available on the web site's front page. More photos are being added to the web site almost every day.

Thompson prefers to paint en plein air but sometimes the weather does not cooperate. Even the renowned painter, Richard Schmid, acknowledges that sometimes an artist must resort to painting from digital photographs on a computer monitor as he illustrates on his video, "White Pine." To see Thompson's painting web site, check out www.tommythompsonart.com

Panoply T-Shirt and Poster Design- Extension

We need your help in designing our 2009 Panoply T-shirt. The theme this year is Art is a Blast. We'd like the image to include something of a space theme as well as incorporating all the arts. The new deadline for the design is January 30^th. We can even do full color on this one, though an economical design would be just as good. Please send this out to whoever might be interested in designing our t-shirt. There are no age restrictions on this or other requirements. For submission guidelines please contact DEdwards@artshuntsville.org  

 

We are also still taking designs for the Panoply 2009 Poster. The only stipulation is that you had to have been a previous Art Marketplace vendor.

 

Thanks,

David Edwards

Curator & Programs Support

The Arts Council, Inc.

256-519-2787 

DEdwards@artshuntsville.org  

www.artshuntsville.org

www.panoply.org

"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 10 of 13 CORE CONCEPTS

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 10 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 11 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 9 of 13 PERMISSION & LICENSING

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 9 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 10 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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New Sponsor and Contributor to the Art Blog- David Edwards,The Arts Council Inc.

The Huntsville Art Blog would like to welcome aboard David Edwards from The Arts Council, Inc as a contributor and sponsor to the art blog. David is an artist as well as a community art leader and he will have a wealth of info to share with our wonderful art community.

Feel free to send him art related posts that would benefit our art community. dedwards@artshuntsville.org

David Edwards
The Arts Council, Inc.
700 Monroe Street, Suite 2
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 519-ARTS (2787)
www.artshuntsville.org

Knoxville, TN: Arts & Culture Alliance Top 40 Exhibition - Call for Entries

Thanks to David Edwards and Jon Stewart from the Arts Council for forwarding this info:

MEDIA RELEASE: Top 40 Exhibition - Call for Entries

Contact: Suzanne Cada
PO Box 2506
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 523-7543
sc@knoxalliance.com
www.knoxalliance.com

Arts & Culture Alliance Top 40 Exhibition - Call for Entries

(01/06/2009/Knoxville) – The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville announces a call for entries for its "Top 40 Exhibition", a new group exhibition of 2-D and 3-D works selected by the general public and art enthusiasts around the world! Local and regional artists may submit digital images of works to be displayed on the Arts & Culture Alliance Web site, and the public will vote for their top ten works during the week of March 2-6, 2009. The 40 works receiving the most number of votes will be exhibited at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from April 3-21, 2009. The deadline for electronic entries to be submitted is 11:59 PM on Friday, February 20, 2009.

The "Top 40" call for entries is open to all artists 18 years and older. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: Painting, Graphic Arts, 3-D, and Photography. Entry fees are $7 per piece. Commission is 20% for members, 40% for non-members. Download a detailed prospectus and application by visiting www.knoxalliance.com or by contacting Suzanne Cada at (865) 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com. The Alliance will send a second press release in February reminding the public and supporters to visit the Web site and vote for their top ten works.

About the Arts & Culture Alliance
The Arts & Culture Alliance serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions by assuring their creative, financial, and operational well-being. The Arts & Culture Alliance provides leadership and advocacy that establishes and maintains the success of the arts and the cultural environment of greater Knoxville, as well as providing for a strong climate for cultural and economic interaction between the arts and the community as a whole.

"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 8 of 13 FAIR USE

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 8 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 9 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 7 of 13 WORK MADE FOR HIRE

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 7 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 8 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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Featured Artist: Sam Barnett

"Granny Had A Green Thumb" by Sam Barnett, copyright
"Three Sisters" by Sam Barnett, copyright
"Sunday Afternoon" by Sam Barnett, copyright

PERSONAL BIO
Samuel William Barnett

Personal:

Samuel William Barnett
2105 Birch Street
Decatur, Alabama 35601
Married to the former Lisa Box of Sheffield.
Two children; William and Leland, both five years old.

Art Related Information:
As long as I can remember, I have had an interest in painting, drawing and making things. My interest and respect for painting increased while attending Auburn University’s College of Architecture and Fine Arts. While studying for a degree in landscape architecture, I utilized watercolor and other media to render various projects and illustrations. Once I began my professional career, I continued to utilize these techniques and became more and more interested in developing my skills as an artist.

The works of American artists such as Howard Pyle, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer are inspirational to me. I am equally inspired by Dutch painters such as Willem Heda, Johannes Vermeer and Rembrant van Rijn. The work of each of these painters emphasizes the influence and relationship of light and shadow, detail and respect for the subject matter at hand. These aspects of painting are what I strive for in my work.

I consider most of my work to be contemporary realism. My subject matter is usually taken from everyday objects and places that represent a unique point in time. The compositions are intended to tell a story, offer a point of view or describe a personality. Objects and places that evoke memories for me are the most fulfilling paintings to produce. I may find an artifact that reminds me of someone and it will wind up in the painting as a representation of that person. I find great interest in the simple, everyday, and forgotten things in life as well as the things we consider beautiful by their very nature. By composing these elements correctly and the right light, they seem to come alive and possess their own place in time. Occasionally a little humor added to a painting makes it even more personal for the viewer.

Ultimately, I understand that God created everything and that there is beauty in all that He created. My desire is to develop and utilize the skills He gave me to illustrate the hidden beauty of even the most mundane of objects, places or people. Doing so reminds me of who I am here to serve. And hopefully, others will be able to enjoy the work as well.

Education:

Auburn University - Auburn, Alabama - 1980 - 1985; Bachelor of Landscape Architecture School
of Architecture and Fine Arts, College of Design

Galleries:

Behind The Glass - Decatur, Alabama
Willis Gray Gallery - Decatur, Alabama
Loretta Goodwin Gallery – Birmingham, Alabama
Dragonfly Gallery – Fayetteville, TN

For more information about Sam Barnett, please visit his art blog and websites at:

http://sambarnettart.blogspot.com/
http://homepage.mac.com/samuelbarnett/PhotoAlbum1.html
www.godwinbarnett.com

Currently, The Carnegie Fine Arts Center in Decatur is hosting a one man exhibition of Sam Barnett's artwork. The exhibit titled "Granny And Her Friends: Oils and Watercolors" runs through January 23, 2009. For more information, please visit the art blog post about the event at:

http://huntsvilleartblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/sam-barnett-featured-artist-at-carnegie.html

The Carnegie Fine Arts Center
207 Church St. NE
Decatur AL 35601
256-341-0562
www.carnegiearts.org

"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 6 of 13 COPYRIGHT

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 5 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 7 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 5 of 13 COPYRIGHT

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 5 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 6 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 4 of 13 COPYRIGHT

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 4 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 5 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com



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"Guide to Copyright Basics" Pg 3 of 13 PREFACE

Birmingham Arts Attorney, Marcus Hunt so graciously compiled this
informative "Guide to Copyright Basics" for a workshop he gave to the
HSV art community last year. I continue posting the series with 3 of 13 pages.
Stay tuned for 4 of 13 tomorrow!
For more info about Marcus Hunt and his services please visit:
www.DuellLawFirm.Com

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Schedule: Artist Interview Series WHRL 89.3 Public Radio

Artist Interview Every Friday at Noon with Beth Norwood WHRL 89.3 FM Public Radio

Stay tuned for upcoming interviews with local artists about their art. (30 min. set)

January 2 Frank Fleming part 1
January 9 Frank Fleming part 2
January 16 Zara Edwards part 1
January 23 Zara Edwards part 2
January 30 Mike Palmer

February 6 Jennifer Marsh (re: Panoply)
February 13 Curt Benzle (re: Clay Conference) part 1
February 20 Curt Benzle (re: Clay Conference) part 2
February 27 Jennie Couch (re: Clay Conference) part 3

If you are interested in speaking with Beth Norwood about your art, please contact her to schedule an interview.

Beth Norwood
WLRH 89.3 FM Public Radio
bnorwood@wlrh.org

UAH Campus
John Wright Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
256-895-9574
www.wlrh.org

Featured Artist: Amy McMullen

"Little Grasshopper" by Amy McMullen, copyright
"His Water Drops" by Amy McMullen, copyright
"Eye Candy" by Amy McMullen, copyright

Artist Bio

Hi! My name is Amy McMullen and I am a Freelance Photographer. I was born December 27th, 1975 in the beautiful state of Alabama, raised in a small town called Harvest. I graduated Sparkman High School at the tender age of 18. I soon became a millitary wife and young mother at the age of 19 while stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, where I lived untill I was 28 years of age. I have always had a camera in hand and my love of photography has always been in my heart. I returned to my sweet home Alabama where my husband of 10 years passed away. My life was changed forever. I have remarried and we have added a beautful third daughter to our family. Where dose photography come in do you ask? After my third child was born, blood clots were to be found in my head, I was to remain in the hospital for three weeks, part of my stay, I was in a "deep sleep " for a week. I almost had a stoke the night I was brought in, to say the least, it was all very scary. After 7 months of treatment, I have recovered and no more blood clots! After such a scare, I have turned my love of taking pictures into my passion... it is a gift that God has given me. I have never had a class, nor have I read about or studied how to edit my work. I have great respect for those who have, I just know, this is my passion, and always has been. I am available for photo shoots. Please visit my website for examples of my Photo Art.

Contact info: loves2smile2008@aol.com or (256) 830-6942
Website: www.amysphotoart.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Gary Anderson

"The Park" by Gary Anderson, copyright
"Sunday Paper" by Gary Anderson, copyright
"Gulf Shores" by Gary Anderson, copyright

Artist Bio

Math was not my best subject in high school. Working on the yearbook was fun so I decided to major in art in college. I graduated from Athens State University and took a job with Nichols Research as a technical illustrator. Now, about 25 years later, I'm blessed to still be working in Huntsville as a graphic artist for a government contractor.

Between work and a wonderful family, time for painting is limited. I use photographs for reference. They are very convenient. I look at photos in Photoshop, crop them, flip them, adjust the contrast, add to and take away areas to get something that seems like it would make a good painting. I print the final Photoshop product then trace it and project the drawing on to paper or canvas. Someday I would like to work more from life.

Somewhere I saw a book that said to paint what you love. My children have been my primary subjects lately. The goal is to communicate something universal even when I'm describing my family.

Currently, Gary is exhibiting his artwork at the Athens State University Art Alumni Exhibit: "Full Chroma", January 12 through February 6. A reception will be held on January 31 from 1 to 5 pm offering the public an opportunity to meet the exhibiting artists. A wide variety of different artwork styles will be on display. This exhibit is free and open to the public. To find out more about this event please see art blog post: Athens State University will host "Full Chroma" an exhibit of alumni art

Gary is available for commissioned artwork. To contact Gary: garyandson@knology.net or visit his website at: Gary Anderson

Featured Artist: Leslie Wood

Choir Girls by Leslie Wood, copyright
Angel by Leslie Wood, copyright
Pendant by Leslie Wood, copyright

Artist Bio

Leslie has been dabbling in art ever since she can remember. She has a bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, but after working for several years in the Space industry, decided to go back and take some art classes. She enrolled in the University of Alabama in Huntsville and studied photography, sculpture and painting. Currently her work varies from mixed media collages to assemblage art to jewelry making. “I feel like I go where the art takes me; and I’m not really sure where I might end up. Also, I love old photos, so a lot of my work uses these wonderful old images.” You can find her work at local shows such as the Monte Sano Art Show and the downtown Sidewalk Arts Strolls. She also sells her work online in her Etsy shop; and she does commissioned work, incorporating personal photographs into collages, dolls, books, etc. Recently she has started teaching classes at the Huntsville Art League.

See some of her work at:
Blog: http://www.lesliewood.typepad.com/

Etsy: http://lesliewoodarts.etsy.com

or email her at lesliewoodarts@yahoo.com