Monthly Mailer - March 2022

March’s Art of the Month:


"Camping Trip"
by Tom Moore

 


Born in Windsor, Ontario, Tom M. Moore has been drawing and painting since he could hold a pencil in his hand, studying at both Schoolcraft College and the Scottsdale School of Fine Art, along with taking dozens of workshops and classes with established artists throughout the years.
 

After retiring from American Airlines, he and his wife, Geralyn, chased a life-long dream by opening All About Art Gallery .… READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - February 2022

February’s Art of the Month:


"Bold Harmony"
by Lloyd R Hight

Lloyd Ronald (Ron) Hight grew up in San Diego, California. He attended the University of California at San Diego and the Art Center College in Los Angeles; majoring in Illustration and Graphic Design. In 1986 Hight founded his company: Lloyd Hight Graphics. Over the years he has expanded his services to include fine art, faux painting, and murals for businesses and private homes. He also creates 3-D replicas from foam models for museums, schools, and scientific displays.

We recently sat down with Lloyd to hear more details about the life of a commercial AND fine artist and how what your painting can influence the overall experience of creation. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - January 2022

January’s Art of the Month:


"Silence"
by Olga Lashko

"Silence"
by Olga Lashko

 

Fond of drawing since childhood, Olga Lashko is a Belarusian artist and designer specializing in vibrant, lively florals and landscapes. Lashko pursued her love of art through education; obtaining her degree in Easel Painting from the Akhremchik College of Arts in 2006. Upon graduating, she began working as a Graphic Designer for an advertising agency in Belarus and spent her spare time painting portraits and participating in international open air exhibitions. With nature as her.… READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - November 2021

November’s Art of the Month:


"Stallion Barns"
by Bill Puryear

Bill Puryear is a Vanderbilt graduate, a veteran of the Korean War, and local legend in our art community.
We recently sat down with Bill to chat about his life-long love of art....

 
When did you begin creating art and how has your career evolved over the years?

Some of my earliest childhood memories are of drawing football players and World War II Fighter Planes in action. Throughout most of my life I only got to paint on weekends and holidays, but after
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Monthly Mailer - October 2021

October’s Art of the Month:


"The Water is Wide"
by Mary Miller Veazie

Mary Miller Veazie is a Middle Tennessee painter who specializes in realistic impressionism. She utilizes a strong design framework, beautiful harmonic color, and masterful paint application to create works that are both intriguing and calming.

We recently caught up with Mary to reflect on her painting methods. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - September 2021

September’s Art of the Month:


"Two for a Nightcap"
by Kashley

Kashley is an artist known for creating his stellar realistic cocktail series; paintings both striking in detail and movement and having a unique ability to set the mood.

Mostly a self-taught artist, his interest in painting began as a child where he first picked up a brush at age twelve exploring a summer painting class and continuing .… READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - August 2021

August’s Art of the Month:


"Michigan Boats"
by Frank Gee

Born in Canton, China, artist Frank Gee has lived in the Nashville area since the age of five after moving here with his family. Soon after coming to Tennessee, Gee discovered Mill Creek, a small stream located near his family's home…and so began his love affair with water and painting.

We recently caught up with Frank to chat about his lifelong pursuit of art. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - July 2021

July’s Art of the Month:


"Ryman Auditorium"
by Jim Ptacek

Jim's works are unique collages of both the revered and the overlooked details of city life. Gone are the noises of the traffic and the bustle of the crowds. All that remain are textured images, graceful lines and the majesty of sophisticated architecture.

Jim recently shared some of his favorite moments as an artist. Check out what he had to say... READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - June 2021

June’s Art of the Month:

"Escape from 'Rona"

Original Oil on Canvas

18 x 24”

by Mitch Turpin

Originally from London, England, Mitch Turpin has spent most of his working life in telecommunications and the property industry. He most recently moved to Hendersonville where he is now enjoying the life of a full time artist!


We recently caught up with Mitch to chat about his journey as an artist. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - April 2021

April’s Art of the Month:

"Painting in Sarlat"

Original Oil Painting

by Sharon Rusch Shaver

Sharon Rusch Shaver, a middle Tennessee artist, has been painting professionally for more than forty years. A prolific painter, Shaver works every day from her home studio in Gallatin, TN to create unique, original works in oil inspired by the beauty around her.

We recently visited Sharon's home studio to chat about her journey as an artist. Check it out:

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Monthly Mailer - March 2021

March’s Art of the Month:

Custom Ukulele Stand

Hand Crafted Walnut Wood

by David Moore

A Virginia native, David has been working with wood since he was an undergraduate at the State University of New York, Buffalo. He continued to hone the craft as he earned his Masters Degree from the State University of New York, Brockport. After retiring from 33 year career of teaching art in Rochester, New York, David moved to Gallatin, Tennessee in 1999 where he is able to put all of his attention to his true passion of woodworking.

We recently sat down to chat with David about becoming a woodworker… READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER

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Monthly Mailer - February 2021

February’s Art of the Month:

"Sharon’s Flowers"

Original Oil Painting

by Diane Lee

Diane Lee is a Tennessee artist best known for her exuberant florals, tantalizing land and ocean-scapes, and ethereal abstracts; all rooted in her love of the French Impressionistic style of painting. Her ever changing, miraculous and challenging muse is nature itself.

We recently sat down to chat with Diane about her experience as an artist. Check it out:

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