Quality Imaging Inc.

Art News from Stephanie Killingsworth:

We produce top quality graphics in Huntsville. We produce photographic trade show graphics, along with laminating, and mounting. Please see our website for more capabilities that will benefit the artist. www.QualityImagingInc.net

We are looking forward to working with local artists. We would love to send out some samples if someone is interested. Please let me know.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Killingsworth

Quality Imaging Inc.

3215 Ivy Ave. SW

Huntsville, AL 35803

256-382-9510

stephanie@qualityimaginginc.net

2011 Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest Announced

Photo: Winner of the 2010 contest, an American wigeon painted by David Nix of Cottondale, Ala.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: David Hayden

November 17, 2010

334-242-3469

2011 Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest Announced

Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens January 1, 2011. The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2012-2013 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 1 - Feb. 15, 2011. The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only.

All eligible entries will be on display February 25, 2011, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107. Following the showing, three judges from the fields of art, ornithology and wildlife conservation will select the winning waterfowl art.

“We encourage all Alabama artists to participate in this unique contest,” said Corky Pugh, Director of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF). “Like the federal waterfowl stamp, revenues from the sale of Alabama stamps are used to procure, establish or improve migratory waterfowl habitat.”

Only original horizontal artworks depicting a species of North American migratory duck or goose will be eligible. The wood duck, pintail, and American wigeon -- depicted in the winning artwork of three previous year’s contests -- are not eligible as the subject for the 2012-2013 Waterfowl Stamp. David Nix of Cottondale, Ala., won the 2010 contest with a painting of an American wigeon.

The judging criteria will emphasize uncluttered design suitable for printing as a stamp, anatomical accuracy of the illustrated species, and artistic rendering. Close attention must be given to tone and detail, since those aspects are prerequisites for printing artwork as a stamp. Wing and feather construction must be particularly well defined. Entries may be drawn or painted in any medium. Entries cannot exceed 9 by 12 inches (15 by 18 inches matted).

For contest information and entry forms visit the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website,www.outdooralabama.com, or contact contest coordinator David Hayden, at 334-242-3469.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.

Hartselle Fine Arts Center- Art Sale Dec. 9th

If you are in the area please stop by and give Jane your support!

Art News from local artist, Jane Blevins:

Just wanted to share with you that I will be a participant at the first annual Santa's Treats on College Street at the Hartselle Fine Arts Center, 307 College Street NE, Hartselle, AL December 09, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or later if needed for late shoppers.

There will be art ranging from $10.00 and upward, from Christmas art to abstract, great for Christmas gifts or decorating your own home. Local merchants and vendors are also included.

Refreshments will be provided.

Thank you very much.

Jane Blevins

Artist Link Added: Jennifer Martin

We are delighted to add local artist, Jennifer Martin to the artists link. We have asked her to be a featured artist on the Huntsville Art Blog so watch for her highlighted spot.

Jennifer Martin's Art

"Drawing is something I have been passionate about for a very long time. I used to be timid about showing my drawings to anyone because I never imagined that they would think it was good. It wasn't until my high school art teacher said my art could be sold in a gallery that I started to think of myself as an artist. I don't know how much of what my art teacher said was just to boost my confidence or true but either way she made me believe in myself and my art."

http://www.jennifermartinsart.com

Learn Flameworked Glass with Kay Basiago

Click on Image for Larger View or visit www.KayBasiago.com

Click on Image for Larger View or visit www.KayBasiago.com

Gallery Tour- Invite from 16 Main Gallery

18th Annual Holiday Gallery Tour

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 5 to 9 PM

We are very proud to be a part of the

Huntsville Museum of Art's 18th Winter Gallery Tour this year.

16 Main Gallery is the newest Gallery on the tour

and the only Gallery in Madison!

Make sure that you stop by the Gallery and enjoy meeting each of our artists, hors d'oeuvres, live music and lots of new art!

We will also be giving away an "Artist's Basket" worth 200.00!

16 Main Gallery

16 Main St. Madison, Al 35758

256-325-0161

http://16main.blogspot.com/2010/11/dec-2-winter-gallery-tour.html

Happy Thanksgiving- Cornhusk Dolls

Indian Camp Creek Handcrafts: Cornhusk Sculptures by Ellen S. Goode

Cornhusk Sculptures by Ellen S. Goode

"Pilgrim's Bounty" and "Pilgrim's Harvest Turkey" by Ellen Goode

Cornhusk, sheep wool hair, handmade clay pumpkins

"Native Harvest" and "Native Bounty" by Ellen Goode

Cornhusk, sheep wool hair, pheasant feathers, gourd vessel, handmade clay vegetables, rock, clay and glass beads

Indian Camp Creek Handcrafts: Cornhusk Sculptures by Ellen S. Goode, Florence, AL (256) 766-8184

Watch for next month: The Nativity Scene

'Spaces' community-wide sculpture tour opens

Huntsville Photographic Society - Competition

Photographer Face-Off!

It's member photo competition night and the subject is: "Faces". It's Monday, November 22nd, 7:00 PM in the Huntsville Madison County Main Library. Visitors are welcome, but only members may compete.

After this year, HPS will accept, color and black and white prints, and digital competition entries. Transparencies (slides) will no longer be a competition item during regular competitions. Monday night will be the final slide competition.

Mark Your Calendar: Ascribing Artists Exhibit: All His Colors- 16 Main Art Gallery

You are Invited!

Ascribing Artists Exhibit:

All His Colors

16 Main Art Gallery, 16 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758 (256) 325-0161

Ascribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that we are to be "A Reflection of His Glory" in all that we do.

Not all Ascribing Artists paint religious themes or Biblical depictions. The subject matter of the artist is not necessarily what makes us Ascribing Artists, it is the heart behind the artist with the desire to share the gospel. We recognize that anything we do pales in comparison to the Glory of the Lord, so our desire is not to offer something that deserves praise, but to point to the only ONE worthy of praise.

Ascribing Artists Exhibit: All His Colors on display throughout the month of January, 2011.

Reception and Art Talk January 9, 2-4 PM

For more information please visit: www.AscribingArtists.blogspot.com or e-mail AscribingArtists@gmail.com

Betty Burchfield's Treasured Reflections: The Story of Jeff Zietz

Artist, Betty Burchfield did this portrait for the parents in the loving memory of their son, Jeff Zietz. To read the very touching story of a homeless man please visit the story at:

http://www.treasuredreflections.net/inmemory.html

Betty Burchfield's Patriotic Artwork featured on Local TV Station

Artist, Betty Burchfield was featured on the local news for her patriotic artwork displayed in the "Flag Room", which is her son's bedroom. The theme is perfect for a Veteran's Day story. See news video below:

http://www.waff.com/global/Category.asp?C=195953&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5285045&flvUri&partnerclipid

To see more of Betty's artwork please visit her websites below:

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

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

Great quote from Betty's announcement: Only two have offered to die for you....JESUS CHRIST and THE AMERICAN SOLDIER. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Huntsville Museum of Art Opens New Addition as Scheduled

Unlike metro jail, expanded Huntsville Museum of Art is on time, on budget

Steve Doyle, The Huntsville Times 11/14/2010

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Huntsville leaders burned by the metro jail mess feel better about the city's latest public building project.

A 21,000-square-foot expansion of theHuntsville Museum of Art downtown is on track to be finished on time and, more importantly to taxpayers, close to the original $6.8 million construction estimate.

"We took this museum plan back to the architects two or three times to make sure it stayed within our budget," Mayor Tommy Battle said Wednesday. "The art museum board and our general services group stayed on it day in and day out to make sure we got the dollar value we should."

TO READ MORE OF THIS COPYRIGHT ARTICLE PLEASE GO TO:

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2010/11/unlike_metro_jail_expanded_hun.html

Artist Link Added: White Rabbit Studio

We have added the White Rabbit Studio (http://thewhiterabbitstudios.com/)

website to HSV Art Blog Links. Photographers, Ashley and Stephanie create lifestyle photographic moments. Their studio is located at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment,

2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville Al 35805

For more info, please feel free to contact Ashley and Stephanie at: the.white.rabbit.studios@gmail.com or 256-226-4168

Artist Link Added: Simply Bloom Photography

Art News from Christina Wegman:

"Huntsville's Simply Bloom Photography (http://simplybloomphotography.com) have been growing in popularity here and abroad (they've been booked to photograph weddings across the US, Europe, and now even China!) and treat wedding photography as an art form."

We have added Simply Bloom Photography website to HSV Art Blog Links.

Side note: Please watch for Christina's interview with the owners, which will be featured on the art blog.

Spider Web Art Exhibit

Sarah Cure, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, AL. - Many artists use matte paper, clay, linen or some type of cotton fabric for their inimitable creations, but Anne Bradshaw Clopton tackled an unusual medium.

She opted for an uncommon material that wasn’t appreciated mainly because it was a nuisance.

It’s called gossamer, a more polite term for extremely fine spider silk.

TO READ MORE OF THIS COPYRIGHT STORY GO TO:

http://blog.al.com/entertainment-times/2010/11/cobweb_painter_exhibit.html

Check it out

What: Anne Clopton, “The Cobweb Painter” exhibit

When: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Dream Maker, 4004 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL

How much: Free

Information: 256-883-8446 or dreammakershop.com

Local Artist Dan Burch, Creates Veterans Monument

Local Artist Creates Veterans Monument

By: Tim Reid Email: treid@waaytv.com Last Update: 11/05 10:23 am

http://www.waaytv.com/

Gurley, AL - Honoring our men and women who are veterans is something a local artist takes very serious. Dan Burch is a sculptor who is is creating a piece of art to pay trubute to local veterans. Burch was commissioned by the Madison County Veterans Memorial to create this sculpture. Its called courage and sacrifice. The large project depicts two soldiers in the Desert Storm conflict pulling a wounded comrade out of harms way. Burch says being selected to create the art work is very special. "It's a great honor for one for Huntsville and since I am a native of Huntsville" Burch said. "I'm Beyond honored, its fantastic and I am proud to do it". The sculpture is one of two Burch will create. The other one will show three soldiers in World War One fighting in combat against German soldiers. Burch says the sculptures should be finished by September 2012

Art News from Lynn Weatherford

"Candy Cane Pile Up" by Lynn Weatherford, copyright

http://lynn-weatherford.fineartamerica.com

This is my new web store with prints and cards available that are more affordable than an original oil painting. Of course the originals are still for sale if you choose this avenue.

Thanks for the time...warmly

lynn h. weatherford

Featured Artist: Jill Burhans

"Playing the Blues" by Jill Burhans, copyright

"Lonely Clown" by Jill Burhans, copyright

"Auto Service" by Jill Burhans, copyright

"Dream State" by Jill Burhans, copyright

Jill Burhans

I find photography to be an extension of a vision that can be captured in time using the camera as a paintbrush to hopefully evoke emotion and thought.

A glimmer in the eyes of a elderly woman, trees in winter bare branches open to sky, a childs smile. Love texture, light. Blessed with the ability to see beauty in all things.

My website is www.pbase.com/jillburhans

Side note from Diane Lehr, Vice President of Athens-Arts on the Square:

"Jill Burhans did an amazing job with our family photos and we highly recommend her for any photography needs you have. She is the official Art on the Square photographer. Her images always capture the mood perfectly. Consider Jill for anniversary, wedding, senior high, baby or "just because" portraits. Jill's work provides images you will cherish forever."

"Jill is a photographer who truly understands that great images capture the miracles in life's moments... the feelings expressed by a great photograph come through the lens and are translated onto paper, not unlike painting a scene in order to accomplish an effect."

To contact Jill e-mail her at: burhansjill@yahoo.com.

Thanks, Diane Lehr

Featured Arts Community Leader: Walt Schumacher

Interview by Christina Wegman

This month, photographer and Huntsville Art League director Walt Schumacher has graciously taken the time to talk to the Huntsville Art Blog. To find out how to become involved with HAL please visit http://www.huntsvilleartleague.org or E-mail waltshoe@comcast.net. Also be sure to visit http://www.schumacherphotoart.com to view fine art photographs by Walt and his wife Janet!

1. How did you first become interested in the arts?

I bought my first camera 40 years ago. I got interested in printing photos, and eventually became a Professional Photo Lab manager. Later I took up teaching computers in high school and then became a computer technician. In the last 10 years, I started using the computer to make "Fine Art" prints at home. After doing art fairs for a few years, I joined HAL.

2. How long have you been affiliated with the Huntsville Art League?

About 6 years.

3. What are your day-to-day responsibilities at HAL?

I am "officially" expected to work 15 hours per week but it's usually double that, or more. There are no "daily" hours; and in order to get as much work as possible done, most of it is actually done at home, and on the phone, and via email. I am involved in just about every aspect of HAL. I attend meetings and receptions, oversee and usually chair our main shows of the year (Collector's Draw and Unique Views), and coordinate with the artists in just about every way. When necessary, I "officiate" at openings, become a "spokesman" on TV, etc. I create all our print advertising, from posters to billboards. I update the website, work shifts at the desk, restock paper towels, and take out the trash. I do "whatever it takes"

4. What do you enjoy most about your work (both in photography and working with HAL)?

HAL gives me an outlet to show my photography, when I get a chance to do something creative!! The best thing about HAL is that it becomes an extended family ... one with lots of creative relatives!

5. Do you have any advice for artists who are just starting out?

Beyond "practice, practice, practice”, to also get involved in a group like HAL because you form a network of creative folks who can encourage, teach, and inspire. Becoming an artist is a long journey, and it helps to have friends going the same way!

6. What are your goals for the Huntsville Art League? What should members of the community do to become more involved?

HAL is a "co-op" Gallery, FOR and BY the artists. Every year we would like to get more people involved, and grow ever larger. We are actually organized for the benefit of Tennessee Valley artists and the citizens of Huntsville. We would love for members of the community to become friends of HAL, visit us often, lend a hand when we do outside shows, and if possible, contribute financially to our cause (we ARE a tax-deductable non-profit!)

7. What do you like most about the Huntsville art scene? Would you like to see any changes? If so, why?

The "Huntsville Art Scene" is varied and vigorous. We're always discovering new artists in our midst. It is a very creative community! Our upcoming city-wide Gallery Tour is a good example of cooperation among art groups. The only thing I would like to improve is the awareness of the general community regarding what the arts have to offer. Spread the word!

Artist Market- Flying Monkey Arts Center

Saturdays - 12-4 PM - Artist Market - Flying Monkey Arts Center - Admission FREE

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment,

www.lowemill.net

2211 Seminole Dr. Huntsville, AL 35805

Art for Wounded Marines Project

Art News from Elizabeth Gawronski

To all art teachers and those wanting to participate

Art for Wounded Marines Project

Please draw, paint, or color a Christmas Holiday piece of artwork for our Wounded Marines. Use an 8 1/2 X 11 inch sheet or paper, put your name on it, hometown and grade level, if in school, on the back of your artwork and mail it in a rigid, flat envelope before November 30, 2010 to the following address:

National Museum of the Marine Corps, Attn: Teacher in Residence, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172

Art is a healing power, so let's join in and support our wounded US Marines.

Thanks,

Elizabeth Gawronski

Featured Artist: John Beene

"Illusion" by John Beene, copyright

"Penetration" by John Beene, copyright

"Autumn Reflection" by John Beene, copyright

"Serious Business" by John Beene, copyright

John Beene

Photography is an expression. It’s a rare chance to view the world through another’s eyes. It’s a way to take the ordinary and bend it into something worthwhile. It’s an exit from structure and an entrance into creativity. For me, it‘s all of these things…but most importantly it’s a way to capture a moment and make it last forever. When I look out into the world, I see colors and shades.

Blacks and whites. Highlights and shadows. And I want to show it to you.

Sometimes it’s a landscape with deep blues and striking yellows. Other times it’s a beautiful pattern that pulls you in. Maybe it’s the reflection in a child’s eyes or a beam of pure light, fighting for its chance to illuminate. My ultimate goal is to capture that moment and, hopefully, share it with you. If I can show you something new, or something different, or maybe even something old and familiar in a new light, then I have done my job.

My interest in the art began years ago, but really came into fruition over the last 10 years. I began to dabble during the early days of Digital and have since learned to appreciate the challenge and thrill that Film offers. I attempt to embrace both…old and new. It’s an exciting time for Photography, and an excellent time to be involved with it.

John Beene

The Beene Photography

http://photography.thebeene.com

Featured Artist: White Rabbit Studios

Ashley and Stephanie- Portrait Photographers

White Rabbit Studios

We have both had a camera attached to our hands for most of our lives. We are both inspired by love and how it radiates such pure and raw emotions. Our style is an enchanting color-vintage fusion that will make your eyes pop and your heart sing, and the images produced via our four eyes is unique to itself. Most importantly, the photography is client focused–we love making you feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy in front of the cameras. Our portrait sessions are tailored to fit each individual and/or family, and our weddings are one of a kind–a delectable blend of tangible emotion and every single shade of love. In short, we aim to capture your memories exactly as they are, were, and will always be.

Ashley and Stephanie- Portrait Photographers

White Rabbit Studios located at:

Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805

website: http://thewhiterabbitstudios.com/
email: the.white.rabbit.studios@gmail.com
phone: 256-226-4168