Still Life paintings by Marsha Chandler

" 3 Onions " & " Granny's Apples " depicted by local artist, Marsha Chandler.

Watercolor on Arches paper ( 14" x 11" )

Watercolor Workshop

Alabama artist, Troy Crisswell led the workshop here @ Dogwood Gallery. The event was well attended by some very talented local artists. Troy's still-life approach focused on reflective lighting as well as creating atmosphere with watercolor washes used as background. Thanks to all involved. Below is " Troy in Blue Hat " & " Girl with Cat ". click the images for a close up.

The Storyteller by Troy Crisswell

One of my favorites. 10" x 8" watercolor for sale here @ Dogwood Gallery. Just click the image for a closer look.

2 watercolors by Andrew King

" Carl's Mandolin " & " Morning River " are new watercolors by Atlanta artist, Andrew King. each painting is unframed & measures 20" x 16". click the images for a closer look.

watercolor workshop w/ troy crisswell

i am pleased to announce that our watercolor workshop led by artist troy crisswell was a great success. everyone involved had a lot of fun and beautiful art was made. thanks again to all who participated.

this friday...

three heads, watercolor

horse & clock, oil on canvas

it's almost here! please join us at dogwood gallery this friday, july 30th, from 6:30 t0 9:30pm for the opening reception of "cause for wonder: paintings by troy crisswell". the gallery is full of beautiful watercolors and oils on canvas and panel by the artist and is sure to be a great show. we hope to see you there!

watercolor by dick diedrich

the above piece was painted by my stepfather as part of a series of work titled " man on the edge ".  described to me as man's tendency to congregate on the shorelines of oceans & lakes; not so much about man, but very much about the water & it's mystical qualities. in this piece, dick has used his architectural skills to render development along the shore. longitudinal & latitudinal lines pinpoint this location as charleston harbor. in 2008, this painting was judged " best in show " @ the quinlan's annual member's exhibition in gainsville, ga. ( click the image )

cathy ehrler's watercolors

above are 3 paintings from cathy ehrler's eco-series, titled " environmental reverberations ". each work is patterned w/ color & balance. the subject in each is secondary to the painted details; however, collectively these pieces make a profound statement on mankind & our tendency to pollute the earth. 24 paintings in all, paired in color & form ( natural vs. synthetic ). " chaos gives birth to a divine geometric order."