The Art Chamber

The Art Chamber (AC) , Founded by Donna Rosser, and Helena Marette, is an art community bound by a relentless commitment to helping artists gain visibility in the retail marketplace; an artist’s bazaar with cultural and financial rewards for every one involved.

Studio GG Fused Glass
David Boyd oil on canvas wrap
Jane Whitehurst oil on canvas

The AC links digital photographers, fine arts artists, designers, and crafters to create a feature-rich catalogue of talented individuals where galleries, retail shops and others can browse for artwork, or services that will enrich their businesses and/or communities.

Bridgeman Studios: Functional works of clay

Just as important, the AC also provides a platform where artists can share their experiences and skills with other artists around the world.

Please visit the Art Chamber to find out more about the artists.

http://www.theartchamber.blogspot.com/

Hirondelle Rustique

In celebration of Hironndelle 's 50th post and her upcoming 1 year anniversary on Etsy (Sept 11th) She's giving away a print!

Contemporary Birds 8x10
This is one of her more popular 8x10 prints and she would love for you to win it! It comes signed on the back and will be protected in a cello sleeve with acid-free backing board (the watermark will not appear on your print, don't worry!)

Visit Hironndelle Rustique for further information.

HirondelleRustique.etsy.com

Self-made Sunday

A post about artists who have gained personal success without formal education in their respective medium.

Edgar Tolson
Kentucky's celebrated Folk artist, Edgar Tolson, was the son of a farmer and minister, growing up in the Appalachian tradition. His engaging woodcarvings found their way into important public and private collections across the country
Barring the Gates of Paradise. 1970

A former cabinet maker and stonemason,Tolson turned to Woodcarving after a stroke in 1957, his carvings of Adam and Eve became his signature theme.

From "The Fall of Man Series" 1969-75. Carved and polychromed wood.

Courtesy of Fleisher/Ollman Gallery

www.slowart.com/articles/milwau.htm

http://www.foundationstaart.org/

Neighborhood Artwork

Scot Silcox. Helena Marette. Handfelted Necklace with copper. Greg Blair. Face, 20"x40". David Boyd,Jr. Peach Expolsion 107, oil on gallery wrap

Located in the heart of Downtown Newnan, Georgia, The Vintage-Flea

offers a curious selection fleamarket finds, vintage pieces, jewelry, and art from local artists.

The Vintage Flea also keeps a delightful stock of "Sensationals," amazing soy candles.

Renee Seaman Treml

Inspired by wildlife while living in North Carolina, (USA), and volunteering at the Piedmont Wildlife Center Hospital, Renee Seaman Treml's paintings highlight the subtle details of nature with delicacy and humor.

Many Faces Of A Kookaburra 1, mixed media, acrylic Renee creates her collage, mixed media paintings by using handmade paper along with pages from retired books for her backgrounds. She applies the paint directly on top, allowing hints of the background to show through the paint.

Many Faces Of A Kookaburra 3

Snowbirds, mixed media, acrylic

For her scratchboard illustrations, Renee paints ink on smooth clayboard and scratches away the ink, revealing the white background.

Tea Cozy Series, Little Roo

Tea Cozy Series, Koala

Renee Seaman Treml and her husband moved to Bisbane, Queensland (Australia) where she continues to paint and scratchboard Native Australian Wildlife.

Henry Diltz

A Legend in the world of Rock photography, Henry Diltz captured musical history in the 1960's and 1970's.

James Taylor, 1969
Linda Ronstadt, Santa Monica, 1968 Michael Lang, Woodstock, 1969
Tom Waits, Hollywood, California, 1980

Photographer Henry Diltz, and Woodstock promoter Michael Lang, will be at the Morrison Hotel Gallery, in New York on August 13, from 5pm-7pm.

All photos are from the Morrison Hotel Gallery.

Self-made Sunday

A post about artists who have gained personal success without formal education in their respective medium.

Andy Davis

Recognized as one of the few self-taught american artists to have the skills of an American Master, Andy Davis completed life size sculptures of music legend Ray Charles, James "Radio " Kennedy, and Chick-fila founder, Truett Cathy. His larger than life size bronze sculpture of Hugh Hefner will be installed in the Playboy Mansion in 2009-2010.