Demone Phelps will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Demone Phelps is originally from Buffalo, New York but spent the real growing years in Dayton, Ohio. Now Atlanta has been his home for the past 26 years. Since his early childhood, drawing, crafting and building has always intrigued him. Demone's ability to draw was evident well before attending structured art classes in grade school and college. "I come from a very musical and creative family. My father, brother and I are musicians, as well as several cousins and uncles. I was exposed to music and art early on, but by my early 20's, art began to dominate." His appreciation for aart - in all forms - has exploded in recent years. Trips to New York, Paris and Rome are filled with visits in and out of museums and galleries. Demone has spent extended time in Paris and Moscow, which he says has been an unparalleled experience. Among the artists that catches his eye are Mark Lague, Liz Gribin, Sidney Carter, Harry Ally, and Maxwell Parrish. "Art, like jazz, allows you to be free. When the sky's the limit, you can express your heart's desires. That's what art does for me."
Enjoy his art before the festival at: http://demonephelps.com/
Ida Beth Barner will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Ida is the Co-Chair of the Brookhaven Arts Festival. Her biography and artist statement will soon be posted.
Enjoy her art before the festival at: https://www.facebook.com/watercolorsbyidabeth/?fref=ts
Aida Arias will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Since I was a child, drawing and painting were a favorite pastimes of mine, a box Crayola would keep my hyperactive little self, quiet and focused for hours. And I would not even need paper, there were plenty of walls to draw on and siblings take the fall for my creative mischief! And believe me, there are some pretty good family stories on the subject.
On a serious note, my mom was the creative parent, and my dad, a lawyer was the intellectual and nature lover. Mom was the interior designer by education, and stay at home mom who took art classes like oil painting, porcelain, decoupage and paper and metal embossing. She would enroll me and my two siblings in pottery and painting classes over the Summer break. Probably for the creative benefits for us, and for her own mental sanity! We were a handful!
Anyways, creativity was modeled at home and encouraged as a pastime, and an important part of school work. Growing up in Puerto Rico, one of my fondest memories is painting banners for my school’s field days. No white, flat bed sheet was safe from being sewn together to become a several stories long banner supporting my class in the school’s field day. No brush or even house paint would be out of boundaries to be used or mixed to suit the colors of our designs. I loved the time spent painting, talking and bonding with my school friends.
It still holds true for me that the best and most enjoyable time spent time with friends, I have had it while painting banners, scrapbooking, making mixed media and taking art classes with them. I love the friendship and sense of community that forms around people while making art, sharing family news, discussing the weather and latest news; and mostly encouraging each other’s process and art. Making art is a vulnerable process where you are constantly making choices, solving the problem at hand and questioning “Is this good enough? Am I a good enough artist? Friends (and teachers whoa also become your friends) get you through the doubts and encourage you to go on and keep growing as an artist. So when I moved to Atlanta in 2015, the first thing I did was sign me up for some art classes. I have been lucky enough that the Spruill Center for the Arts has some great teachers and a rich course offering. I have found my community, made new friends and every day continue to grow as an artist.
hese days you will find me taking art classes in the workshop style and others more educational and technical. I continue to make Mixed Media Showboxes, which I discovered while scrapbooking for my girls, and painting things that remind me of Puerto Rico, people and things of a time gone by, and selling them at local art festivals in Atlanta.
Enjoy her art before the festival at: http://www.aidaariasart.com/
Stacey Brown will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Visual artist Stacey Brown, currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia offers an eclectic collection of original paintings for the contemporary art lover. Born and reared in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, his artistic journey of discovery began with aspirations for a career in graphic design. After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, he embarked on a successful ten year career in his chosen field, but something was “missing” in his life. That something “missing” drew him to his paint brush, and he decided to pursue his true love, fine art.
His passion for the arts has led him to a successful career as a full-time artist, expressing himself through acrylic paintings on glass, and watercolor on paper. He remains visually aware of his surroundings by incorporating colors that correspond with current contemporary trends, as well as remaining in tune with his roots with traditional landscapes, and urban neighborhood scenes that exude keen observations of everyday life.
He has been a featured artist on the nationally syndicated radio talk show host Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage Cruise, and his work is in the private collections of Verizon Wireless, Nationwide Insurance, and Liberty Bank and Trust. Most recently he created original murals for the Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, and Farm Burger Buckhead Restaurants, both located in Atlanta. Discriminating art lovers throughout the country and abroad collect his eclectic and contemporary art, which has led him to emerge as a visionary artistic talent for the 21st century.
Enjoy his art before the festival on his website.
Jerry Deeds will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Artist Statement: My interest in photography was sparked at an early age by my father, who shot portraits with a 4x5 camera. Later, I seriously began photography in college, while working at a photo shop in downtown Atlanta; and met many pro photographers who mentored me.
In the past 40 years. I have delved into many aspects of photography, including portraiture, advertising, model portfolio and my current passion and focus, fine art.
Much of my subject matter is from travels in Europe and the United States. My greatest satisfaction is being able to find art in places that most people pass by, to find art in everyday things and places, and the detail that could make a work of art.
The art aspect of my photography began to accelerate when my wife, Gail, took over the presentation part of the business. Her skills as an interior designer took the art to a new level, with her framing and matting matching perfectly to the artwork. She began photography ten years ago and has produced many wonderful images that we sell in our shows.
We have been in many art shows at various malls and art festivals, as well as occasional one artist shows.
https://www.facebook.com/jerry.deeds
Katy Lockhart will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Katy Lockhart is a functional potter and ceramic artist located in Smyrna, Georgia. Her exposure to creativity began as a child in rural south Florida, toddling around the yard while her parents milked the goats and tended to their rare tropical plants. Katy found beauty in the animals and native vegetation and noticed the patterns when nature was observed at close range.
Her experience in clay began in grammar school and later at the ceramics department at the University of Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Florida in 2000. Katy's interest in clay on the potter's wheel blossomed while attending classes at the Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody in 2001. She immediately felt a connection with the fluidity and intimacy of the medium and launched her home based studio, Firefly Studios, in 2004. Her work has been featured at numerous boutiques and festivals in the Atlanta area.
http://www.ohhappyphotography.com/single-post/2016/02/10/Katy-Lockhart-Firefly-Studios
Jenna Mason will exhibit at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council’s “Art at the Fountain” at the Jonquil Festival on October 22nd and 23rd.
Jenna Mason is a wife, mother and career woman who resides in Kennesaw, GA. She grew up in Athens, GA as the middle child amongst three girls. Always a bright young woman with a creative spirit, she studied art in high school before attending Georgia Tech where she studied Chemistry. In addition to spending time with her family and her art, Jenna also enjoys reading, playing tennis and cooking – especially baking.
Jenna's professional career started in Cincinnati, Ohio with Procter & Gamble and also includes other successful organizations like UCB Pharmaceuticals and Medallia. Although she has enjoyed much success in corporate America, Jenna has always struggled with fitting in with the traditional corporate culture and enjoys having a creative outlet. Painting allows her to focus her mind and escape from her wonderful, yet hectic, life.
Jenna's comes from a family of artists, most notably her Nono (maternal grandmother), who is her inspiration. Her work is also inspired and supported by her amazing husband, four beautiful children and her lovable cats. She paints a variety of diverse subjects including beautiful flowers, birds, boats, fishing lures, sports, and also does custom pieces upon request. She hopes her paintings will bring you as much joy in viewing them as they have brought her in creating them.
https://www.facebook.com/jmasondesignsonline
