Archive for October, 2006

Meet Artist Samuel Parker in Inman Park

Samuel Parker’s artwork is now hanging in our Inman Park store, and if you haven’t seen it yet, we invite you to come in and check it out. In fact, this Friday you can meet him from 7 to 9 p.m. at an opening and reception for his current show, which represents a period of synthesis in his work blending eastern and western aesthetics.

artwork by Samuel Parker

His career over the past thirteen years as a professional tattoo artist spawned an enthusiasm for Japanese prints. He studied western classic realism while working on a degree in drawing and painting. His work is very unique and interesting, so try to stop by and meet the artist.

Meet Artist Leigh Ann Adams in Flowery Branch

Our current artist in the Flowery Branch store, Leigh Ann Adams, will host a reception this Saturday, October 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Please stop by to meet her and check out her beautiful art.

artwork by Leigh Ann Adams

Leigh Ann studied art at the Atlanta College of Art. Her major interest was printmaking, but she also works in watercolor, pastel and acrylic. She would describe her style as impressionistic. She has won several art awards, including first and second place awards at the Cedar Valley Arts Festival and an honorable mention at Satellite Gallery. She also has an opportunity to sell her work in Atlanta’s High Museum through the Atlanta College of Art.

We hope to see you at her reception this Saturday!

Meet Artist Betsy Shank in Flowery Branch

Atlanta-based artist Betsy Shank will be at Inman Perk Coffee’s Flowery Branch location this Sunday, October 1, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Abundance by Betsy Shank

About her “Nature of Passion” series, she says:

The beauty of nature and the wonderful diversity of people and places are a constant source of creative inspiration for me in my paintings. Joy is the core of what I find when I create. I often celebrate this through bursting colors and a variety of texture!

The energy of life in our natural world and the creative energy that moves me to paint are somehow intertwined. I want life to move me as an artist. I want it to touch my heart so that I can let everything magical I find flow freely from my fingers onto the canvas. I’d like to share something good with the world around me through my art!

Please join us this Sunday to meet Betsy and check out her work!