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Welcome to Southern Visionary Art Folk Art Gallery News and Information Page
Southern Visionary Art was established in Pensacola, Florida in August 2003, as an online folk art gallery specializing in southern folk art including such varied designations as outsider art, self-taught art, primitive art, visionary art and regional southern folk art to name a few. The gallery is a family owned and operated business whose goal is to share over the years to come our passion for folk art in this online setting.
11:14:11: Take a look at the new Cornbread paintings! We will be posting more in the next few days. 03:03:11:
Jennifer
Knighton Southern Visionary Art welcomes Georgia self taught, visionary artist Jennifer Knighton. Jennifer is a self taught artist who began painting on canvas but when she found some antique ceiling tins she was inspired by the already framed panels. She has been painting on these tins since 2006 and most of the flowers she paints are actually grown in her gardens. Her landscapes are depictions of places she has visitied in her travels or visions of how she imagines them. Juried
Art Competitions: Her first "Best in Show" - Hart Regional Juried
Art Show in May of 2010. The Lyndon House Art Center
in Athens, Ga. recently chose one of her flower tins as part of
their 36th Juried Exhibition. Jennifer
was born in Early Co. Georgia in 1943. Her career includes being
an eduacator, social worker and business owner. She now paints full
time and her work is exhibited in galleries in Georgia and Mississippi.
Magnolia
03:23:10: Rougarou Bayou Gallery, featuring iconic southern folk artists as well as many up and coming New Orleans area artists and craftsmen, has recently opened in Riverwalk in the historic French Quarter. 02:25:10: Great folk art by John Cornbread Anderson can be enjoyed along with good food and fun at The Red Elephant Pizza and Grill. Starting in Tallahassee several years ago they have since opened additional restaurants in the cities below. The owners have used the artwork of John Cornbread Anderson to bring a bright, playful atmosphere to many of their locations. Most recently they have opened new sites in Dothan, Alabama and Sarasota, Florida. If you are in any of these cities, stop by and enjoy their food, fun and wonderful folk art - what more could you want! Just click below and you will be taken to their website for more information.
06:24:08: Montgomery'
ALABAMA's Anton Haardt with her new book
Mose T From A to Z: The Folk Art of Mose
Tolliver has been awarded the prestigious
Nautilus Silver Award and JUST THIS WEEK new york
book festival's art and photography award! her book will be
available THIS WEEKEND AT THE
09:08:07: Renowned self-taught folk artist, Jimmy Lee Sudduth passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the age of 97. Mr. Sudduth left an incredible body of work in his unique, original mud paintings. He loved spinning tales, playing his harmonica and just making people smile.
Jimmy Lee Sudduth New York City
11:03:06: Fall is in the air in Pensacola and the weekend ahead promises to be delightful for the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival in historic downtown Seville Square. This annual juried arts festival attracts renowned artists and art collectors from around the nation each year.
11:01:06: Iconic folk artist Mose Tolliver passed away on Monday, October 30, 2006. Mose T left behind a rich folk art legacy and unique body of work.
07:26:06: Florida folk artist Mr. B's work "Dawning of a New Day" has been chosen as the title piece for the September 30, 2006 Art For Life fundraiser art auction. Click on www.artforlifetampa.org to view this work and all of the information about the upcoming event. Be sure to click on the Beneficiaries tab when you are on the site to read about the organizations that will be helped by their efforts.
03:17:06: We are pleased to add the work of Florida artist Paula Perdue to the gallery this month. Her "built" objects and paintings elegantly convey her love of structure and the human form. Follow this link to view more of her work.
03:10:06: Renowned folk artist, R.A. Miller passed away this past Tuesday, March 7th at the age of 93. He leaves behind a rich legacy of spiritual folk art as well as whimsical creations. He will be greatly missed - "Lord Love You", R.A..
R. A. Miller Preacher Man
05:02:05: Take a look at the work of Glenn Simmions, Georgia memory folk artist, and his famous and 'not so famous' people. "Sonny and Jackie" is his tribute to "a teenage couple inseperable when I was about 5 years old growing up in Valdosta, Georgia. They were very popular at school and were May Day King and Queen one year. They were also very well thought of in the neighborhood of 'Kill Me Quick' where we lived. They married and years later Jackie died tragically in an auto accident."
Also, check out our "Lagnaippe" page - an unexpected something extra - an eclectic mix of fun and interesting works by various folk artists. . Helpful Links: www.thehudgens.org Follow this link to visit The Hudgens Center For The Arts located in Duluth, Georgia. Their stated mission is "Bringing art lovers, leaders and learners together through quality programs and exhibits." www.folkartlife.com: a great website for information on all things folk art ! www.artsdir.net:Comprehensive directory of a broad range of art sites. In the search box enter "folk art gallery" for listings. www.docsnews.com: Doc's News stands alone as the voice of the arts in the South and well beyond. Under the leadership of its skilled editor, Doc Lawrence, this online magazine is a magnificent resource for those who truly want to learn about and understand the magic of paintings and objects from an array of self-taught masters. www.garthsauction.com: Located in Pensacola, Florida, Garth’s Antiques & Auction Gallery offers the region’s best selection of fine art, antique furniture and collectibles as well as complete estate appraisals and liquidation.
www.rawartlink.com: Visit this site for a wonderful experience in researching folk art and related subjects. |
