Heavenly Babies: Photographers capture brief life of infants

September 17, 2010 Kay Campbell, The Huntsville Times

Heavenly Babies: Photographers capture brief life of infants

MADISON, AL - For the lifetime of his daughter, Joey Karr smiled into her eyes.

Then the infant, who couldn't overcome a fatal form of dwarfism, died in his wife's arms as their other three children patted their sister.

Photographer Kelly Clark Baugher caught that lifetime of love in photos now sacred with the weight of life and loss that the death of a baby brings.

Baugher is one of just four area professional photographers who volunteer their time at area hospitals to take beautiful pictures of heartbreakingly short-lived joy. She and photographer Mary Ellen Pollard, area coordinator, are part of the nationwide network of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a nonprofit organization based in Colorado that sends professional photographers, if the families request them, to quietly record their child's brief life.

To read more of this copyright story and to find out more about the photographers, please visit: http://blog.al.com/living-times/2010/09/heavenly_babies_photographers.html

Huntsville's stained glass artisans create timeless works of art

Sarah Cure, The Huntsville Times

September 20, 2010

Huntsville's stained glass artisans create timeless works of art

To read the copyright article please visit:

http://blog.al.com/entertainment-times/2010/09/huntsvilles_stained_glass_arti.html

Artists featured in the article are:

Lumpkin Stained Glass
Owner: Patricia Byrd
116 Oakwood Ave. NW
256-539-0532
www.lumpkinstainedglass.net

Pomegranate Stained Glass
Owner: Becca Mauldin
Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive, Suite 321
256-348-2893
www.lowemill.net/artist.php?id=13

Ron Hogan Stained Glass Design Center
Owner: Ron Hogan
508 Andrew Jackson Way
256-517-1515
www.ronhoganglass.com

Women of God Art Retreat

"The Grande O'l Lady" Women of God Art Retreat

Art news from Ascribing Artist Anne Hamilton: [http://womenofgodartretreat.net]

The Grande O'l Lady is the new name I have given to the 1890's historical Victorian Home of which I am the caretaker - and it is only through the grace of God that I am able to do this. Living in the house has been a spiritual adventure, not only through the arts, but also through the guests who have spent time here. Many of these have been artists. This past week, during an art show held here by the Northeast Alabama Art Council, I was fortunate to play hostess to 11 artists who exhibited their works here. It was a success for the artists as well as those attending. Most of all, it inspired me to continue my journey with God in discovering how to better serve Him and others as the caretaker of this lovely old home. One of the things I have done as a result of this is to redesign my web site. To see the changes please visit http://womenofgodartretreat.net

Ann Hamilton

Women of God Art Retreat

450 Elm St. NW

Fort Payne, AL 35967

artistannhamilton@gmail.com

(256) 845-3398

Studio Space Available at Lowe Mill ARTS

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ARTISTS!

Check it out!

If you are looking for studio space, we have what you need! Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is accepting applications for our new 1st floor artist studios! Lowe Mill ARTS is located in the historic Lowe Mill building at 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, along with The Flying Monkey Arts Center (located on the 2nd floor.) We are an established arts community with over 50 different artists and arts groups onsite. When renovations are finished, we hope to have over 100 artists under one roof!

The deadline is October 1st to apply for a studio and the application is attached (you can still apply after Oct 1st, but you may have to wait for a space.) The application is also downloadable on our website - www.lowemill.net. Fill it out and send it in or bring it by and give it to David Edwards, Manager. We've got 30 studios, mostly 16x20's and 20x24's, a couple larger, a couple smaller. Rent ranges from $180-$400/month. That gets you an ultra cool studio space, free wi-fi, free utilities, and some free paid advertising. The applications are juried by art professionals here and from the community on the quality and creativity of your work.

Come be a part of the largest and coolest art center in the Tennesee Valley!

For more information, please contact David Edwards - phone # 256-533-0399 or email him at davidatlowemill@me.com.

Heads up Alabama- Art Exhibit travels throughout Alabama

"Snakes in Her Head / Medusa Redux" by Deb Paradise

Based on the Medusa Mythology and how teens have so much confusion and where they get the inner resilience to survive.

Art News from Deb Paradise- (she was honored as one of the Heads up Alabama artists)

Heads up Alabama- Art Exhibit travels throughout Alabama

Next stop Huntsville:

September 10 Huntsville campus of Calhoun Community College, Grand Foyer, 102 Wynn Drive, S.W., Huntsville, Al 35805
Hours for viewing: 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 P.m., Monday thru Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, closed on Sunday.

Heads up Alabama is a public health education project of the Alabama Psychological Association Foundation and the Public Education committee of the Alabama Psychological Association.

To access the Heads Up Alabama artists go to: blog, you can go

https://sites.google.com/site/headsupalabama/home/the-heads

Heads up Alabama- Public Art: “Heads Up Alabama” is an effort to engage the public in discovery of this information through accessible public art.

• Twenty regional artists were chosen in May, 2010, through a juried competition to create art from a basic fiberglass head that is approximately three-feet tall.
• These artistic heads will be mounted atop a pedestal, creating an eye-catching and impressive piece over six feet in height.
• Attached to the pedestals will be information on a variety of health topics, written in simple language.
• The topics include psychological aspects of obesity and weight control; psychological components in the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases (multiple sub-topics); stress and stress management; psychological benefits of exercise; the role of sleep in overall health; health benefits of forgiveness, etc.
• The Kickoff Event, where artists, the Heads, and sponsors will be introduced, will begin at the Birmingham Public Library, downtown location, July 22, 2010. After three weeks at the library, the Heads will then move to the Aldridge Botanical Gardens in Hoover, with a Trail of Heads across Jefferson county to follow in the fall of 2010.
• Plans are being made for the Heads to be scattered across Alabamacities, with the health information attached.

Congratulations to the twenty Winners for the 2010-11 Heads Up Alabama! Psychology Promotes Healthy Living.

The Artists

• Sue Ellen Brown
• Corinne Cox
• Troy Crisswell
• Christy Falligant
• Christian Hamrick
• Erin Hardin
• Sandra Holm
• Janice Kluge and Byron Sonnier
• Laurie A. Kramer and Beth Pierpoint
• Lillie Minnifield and Esther Levy
• Walter Moore
• Barbara Morgan
• Fran Johnson Nagy
• Tracie Noles-Ross
• Palo Pallas
• Deb Paradise
• Don Stewart
• Kevin Whitman

Local Faux Artist, Lou Ann Lanier, featured in Home Decorating Book

Thanks Lou Ann for the exciting art news! What a great honor!

$29.99, ISBN 978-1-60061-694-5

Paperback, 144 pages, Z4822

Home/Decorating

Available Now

Published by North Light Books, An imprint of F+W Media, Inc.

Featured Artist Selected for this book includes two artists from the state of Alabama.

Lou Ann Lanier, owner of Faux and Beyond Faux Finishing Studio in Madison, Alabama is featured in the photo gallery on the DVD that accompanies this book.

www.fauxandbeyond.com

Rik Lazenby, owner of Lazenby's Decorative Arts Studio, Inc of Birmingham, Alabama has one of his finishes featured in the book itself.

www.lazenbystudio.com

Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord

30 Cutting-Edge Techniques for Walls, Floors & Ceilings

From the Introduction of 'Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord'

'My publisher and I both felt there was a continuing demand for a new book on decorative painting that showcased the latest techniques and faux finishing products on the market. We decided to invite some of the finest, most creative professionals working in this field to share with you their newest ideas for decorative painting projects that you can do in your own home just by following the easy step-by-step instruction in this book. We also decided to include a DVD of five demos plus a stunning gallery of photos showing additional work by these artists that will inspire and encourage you to try these paint ideas for yourself.'

'I deliberately sought out unpublished artists to supply many of the projects--there is such a wonderful wealth of talent out there that I wanted to showcase the work of some of those up-and-coming artists. We had over a thousand different submissions from all over the country, I wish we could have included everyone but unfortunately that was not possible.'

RSVP TODAY! Art Law Workshop: "Copyright and Trademark Basics" Sept. 23

You are invited to attend an Art Law Workshop: "Copyright and Trademark Basics".

Marcus Hunt, Arts Attorney with the Duell/Hunt Law Firm, LLC. in Birmingham and founder of Alabama Lawyers for the Arts, is scheduled to speak to the local arts community 9AM to 12PM, Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment in Huntsville, AL.

Alabama Lawyers for the Arts (ALArts) along with Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment are hosting the workshop entitled Copyright and Trademark Basics. Marcus Hunt and Niki Garrett, Director of Alabama Lawyers for the Arts, will present information on the everyday issues that relate to those in the arts as well as arts organization in the areas of Copyright and Trademark Law. This workshop will benefit songwriters, musicians, writers, poets, visual artists, photographers, producers, actors, dancers and performers, as well as, those involved in arts organizations.

If you would like to attend the event, RSVP to Gina Hurst at 256.361.4960 or gina@ginahurst.com by September 20th. Cost is $15 to be paid at the workshop. Cash or check will be accepted. Checks should be made out to Alabama Lawyers for the Arts (ALArts).

For more information on the Copyright and Trademark Basics workshop please contact:

Gina Hurst, Art Consultant

gina@ginahurst.com

Tele: 256.361.4960

Or

Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment

David Edwards, Manager

2211 Seminole Dr.

Huntsville, AL 35805

Tele: 256.533.0399

davidatlowemill@me.com

www.lowemill.net

"Jesus Loves Me" Portraits by Betty Burchfield

Original Photo of artist's son.

"Jesus Loves Davy" by Betty Burchfield, copyright

I have been painting a series of "Jesus Loves Me" pictures whereby I put someone's child in Jesus' lap.

This is a visual painting for the child to see how much Jesus loves them. In this painting, however; the child you see sitting in His lap is now 42 yrs. old.

It looks like Jesus is tickling Davy in the tummy and making him laugh. I changed the eyes of the little one to look up at Jesus and tilted his body back a little. This one makes me smile.

These paintings "Jesus Loves Me" are for commission only. If you'd like for me to put your child in Jesus' lap, go to my website at http://www.treasuredreflections.net for prices.

Betty Burchfield

Please sign my guestbook at:
http://www.littlereb.com (dolls)

http://www.treasuredreflections.net (paintings)
Capture memories, moments and life into an oil painting)

30th Panoply Arts Festival Application Deadline Nov. 5, 2010

September 10, 2010

Dear Artists,

We have been busy planning for the 30th Anniversary of Panoply Arts Festival. There are several changes for the 2011 Panoply Art Marketplace that we are excited about and we want to take a moment to share some of these changes with you.

· The dates have changed! Panoply will be held April 29 and 30 and May 1, 2011 in Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville which is one week later than the festival has taken place the last few years.

· The application deadline is earlier! Please note on the enclosed application that the deadline for submission is November 5, 2010. We will notify artists of their acceptance on December 6, 2010. We anticipate that this earlier timeline will make it easier for you to plan your spring show schedule and will allow us more opportunity to promote your work. (Side note: e-mail or call Vicky Hinton for copy of application. Info below)

· Art Marketplace will have a new home in the park. Booths will be set up along a main portion of pavement that is in the heart of the park. This means tents will need to be weighted and not staked. This new location will give our visual arts a true marketplace feel and will allow maximum accessibility for festival-goers. Load-in and load-out will also be much easier.

· The Art Marketplace Judge Curtis Benzle will offer a free workshop for the Art Marketplace artists on Sunday, May 1 at 10:30 am in the Artist Hospitality area.

We look forward to receiving your application, and would be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. Please contact the Art Education & Community Outreach Manager Vicky Hinton in the Arts Council office at 256-519-2787 ex. 207 or VHinton@artshuntsville.org for additional information.

Sincerely,

Cathy Callaway & Jan Dorning

2011 Panoply Festival Chairmen

Diane Walls- NEW! Handcrafted House Number Tiles

Hello Friends who appreciate the arts!

I'm pleased to announce that I'm now taking orders for handcrafted House Number Tiles, built to order based on your colors and design. They're shown here on my new web site, along with a gallery of my other work:

http://www.claydogdesign.com

Diane Walls

Clay Dog Design

4304 Holmes Ave. NW

Huntsville, AL 35816

(256) 726-0566 cell (256) 655-3160

dwalls@claydogdesign.com

http://www.claydogdesign.com

Article: Decatur gallery owner dead at 47- Scott Willis

Decatur gallery owner dead at 47

By Bruce McLellan
Managing editor

When Cappie Phillips Tennant was planning her wedding in Durham, N.C., she regretted that she’d be too far away for family friend Scott Willis of Decatur to provide her floral decorations.

But Willis found a way, according to Laura Phillips, Tennant’s mother. He shared a ride with a friend to Durham and had flowers delivered there for him to combine with his creative touch, delighting the bride.

That devotion to people he knew and artistic talent were what friends remembered Friday after learning Willis had been discovered dead at his residence. He was 47.

“He silently gave so much of himself and his talent to so many,” said Phillips, executive director of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. “He really was one of the most generous people you would ever know. He loved knowing what was going on in the community and who was doing what.”

TO READ MORE OF THE COPYRIGHT ARTICLE PLEASE VISIT:

http://www.decaturdaily.com/stories/Decatur-gallery-owner-dead-at-47,68437

Scott Willis of Wills Gray Gallery passes away

Sad Art News from Dianne Burch (Sidewalk Arts Stroll):

Scott Willis of Willis Gray Gallery in Decatur has passed away.

Dianne was at the Monte Sano Art Show this past weekend when she heard the very sad news from artist Scott Smith. Many local artists knew Scott Willis.

Dianne notes "We should never forget how precious the gift of each new day."

Please visit the Obituary for Scott Willis.

Scott Willis

Decatur

Scott Willis, 47, died Friday, September 17, 2010. Shelton Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

Published in the Decatur Daily on September 18, 2010

Unique Views of Huntsville

The sixth annual juried art exhibition, 

"Unique Views of Huntsville", 

will be hosted by the Huntsville Art League and shown at the Huntsville Museum of Art.  The exhibit runs from September 11 - 19, 2010.  Started as a special event during Huntsville's bi-centennial year in 2005, it has become one of the museum's best attended and enjoyed exhibits.   Over 100 works, created by local Tennessee Valley artists, are on display.

 

The Huntsville Museum of Art is located at 300 Church Street, and the hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-5PM, and Sunday 1-5PM.  The show is free to the public.

 

An elegant public reception is planned, including wine and hors d'oeuvres, on Thursday, September 16th, 6 - 8 PM, to provide anopportunity for the public and art connoisseurs to see and purchase these original pieces of local art.  Reservations are required for the reception; please call HAL at 534-3860.

Local Artist Shawn Doughty featured on the Jamie Cooper Show

Ascribing Artist Shawn Doughty was on the Jamie Cooper show talking about his art this morning! Who What Where Art.

Here is the link where you can watch it on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abEJwLu_C_Q

Also, here is Shawn's website too: http://whowhatwhereart.com/

Artist Link Added: Gokden Alpman Matthew's

The Huntsville Art Blog is delighted to add Gokden Alpman Matthew's website to the Artists Links. Please check out her website at: www.studiomediterranean.com

To see her beautiful clay designs in person please visit Lowe Mill ARTS. Gokden's studio (317) is on the third floor.

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment - 2211 Seminole Drive - Huntsville, AL 35805 - 256.533.0399

Also, we are looking forward to Gokden's Featured Artist spot on the Huntsville Art Blog coming up soon.

Artist Link Added: Vicki Bates

Portrait by Vicki Bates, copyright

The Huntsville Art Blog is delighted to add Portrait Artist Vicki Bates website to the Artist Links.

Please check out Vicki's website at: http://reallifestudio325.com/id4.html

If you would like to see Vicki's artwork in person, please visit her studio at Lowe Mill Arts.

Art News from Gary Anderson

"Lifeguard" by Gary Anderson, copyright

Gary Anderson had this oil painting accepted in the Unique Views of Huntsville Exhibit. The exhibit will be held at the Huntsville Museum of Art Sept. 11 - 19.

Gary Anderson
http://www.knology.net/~garyanderson/Paintings_by_Gary_Anderson/Gary_Anderson_Web_Gallery.html

Art News from Judy Bobula

"Sunlit Bog" by Judy Bobula, copyright

"Sea and Sky" by Judy Bobula, copyright

Event: 54th Annual St. James Court Art Show

Date: October 1, 2 & 3, 2010

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday

Place: Louisville, Kentucky

Judy Bobula will be exhibiting in the 54th Annual St. James Court Art Show. Judy will join over 700 artists from throughout the United States to exhibit and sell her mixed media paintings at the event. The Saint James Court Art Show is set outdoors in the heart of Old Louisville’s Victorian-era district in Louisville, Kentucky. This year it will be held October 1, 2 & 3.

The Art Show was named the number one fine art and craft show in the country by Sunshine Artist in their “200 Best” issue. It is also ranked in the Top Ten Fall Events in Kentucky by the Kentucky Tourism Council, and is one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast according to the Southeast Tourism Society.

Judy comments that she is constantly looking for found items to add to her art. "Some people would call me a dumpster diver. While I have a general idea of where I am going, I mainly works intuitively and add the found items as I go along. Sometimes I am half way through a painting and find it isn't working. All is not lost. I have learned something and the piece can eventually be used somewhere else."

For more information, contact Ms. Bobula at paintpal@gmail.com or visit her web-site at www.judybobula.com.

Artist Link Added: James Lambert

Painting by James Lambert, copyright

The Huntsville Art Blog is delighted to add artist James Lambert's website to the artists links.

Please visit his website at: jameslambert.net and check out his very expressive artwork.

Also, we have invited James to be a featured artist on the art blog. Stay tune for his highlighted spot.

Art News from Textile Artist Barbara Mitchell

Hello Friends,

I’m pleased to announce that my new web site is up and running. You are welcome to visit www.Barbara-Mitchell.com to see some of my work and a little about me. Thanks for Paul LaBathe (www.EmptyTombGraphics.com) for doing such a great job with the web design. I will still be maintaining www.BarbaraMitchellArtShows.Blogspot.com for information about current shows and activities. I hope you will stop by and take a look at both sites periodically.

Fall 2010 is shaping up to be a busy time for art shows. All these events are in the Birmingham area.

September 10-11 Birmingham Artwalk

Friday 5-10 pm and Saturday noon-6pm. I’ll be in the Lindsey Office Furnishings Buildingon Morris Avenue downtown.

www.BirminghamArtwalk.org

October 2 Bluff Park Art Show

Saturday 9am-5pm

www.BluffParkArtAssociation.org has info about free shuttle service

October 9 Ross Bridge Arts & Music on the Green

Saturday 9am-5pm Ross Bridge is off Hwy 150 in Hoover

www.ArtsandMusicontheGreen.com

October 22 Heart to Hand Market

Friday noon-7pm

St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Drive 35223

www.ssechurch.org

November13-14 Alabama Designer Craftsmen Fine Crafts Classic

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

www.AlabamaDesignerCraftsmen.com

This has been a wonderful year, full of many wonderful gifts. I’ve enjoyed meeting so many new people and I hope to see you at one or more shows.

Blessings, Barbara Mitchell