Artists in Action Blog

  Erin Wicker, also known as erin the great, is a local children’s book illustrator and purveyor of the whimsical.  Her illustrations invite viewers into a world of detailed fantasy, where it is easy to get lost in her vibrant colors and imaginative characters. “I can distinctly remember coloring and thinking this would be the greatest job ever. I think that’s my process. I make a coloring page and then I color it,” says Erin.   I sat down with Erin in her home studio in Glenwood Park to speak further about her illustrations, her gnomes project, connections with the...

  Alison Hamil fell in love with creating art at a very early age. She has since earned a BFA in Drawing and Painting from Georgia State University and numerous awards and scholarships, which have made her into the artist she is today. I’ve known Alison for over six years, and have long admired her work. Hamil’s paintings seem to have a life of their own, somehow existing permanently on the paper, and yet moving beyond it to create a story of color and energy that doesn’t end when the piece is complete. I was fascinated to learn about the steps...

     When I asked Carl Janes what three words he would use to describe his art, he said, “The real deal,” and if you’ve ever seen him at a show opening or painting around Atlanta, I think you’d agree. Janes, also known as Future Ancestors, is a vital player in the contemporary art scene. From the way he looks to the way he speaks about art, you know he’s living the honest-to-goodness life of a working artist. Whether he is drawing inspiration from primitive drawings to artists such as Warhol and Basquiat, Janes’ work doesn’t fit into any one...

Troisi adding a new layer to her current work in progress ,  To say that Katie Troisi’s work is a tactile experience would an understatement. From the moment she begins a piece to those last final details, she is hands-on. She encourages her audience to participate, as well, saying, “My paintings are meant to be touched. The viewer cannot fully understand the piece without physically interacting with it.” I sat down with the Atlanta-native in her home studio in Decatur to discuss her work, the process, the ever-evolving local art scene, and her connection to the film industry.   AAR:...

    Exciting news here at Action Artwork Rental! We are launching a new blog called Artists in Action, which will highlight our artists and their work with in-depth interviews and studio visits. Our goal is not only to shine a spotlight on this talented group of individuals, but to learn what goes into the creation of their art. Many of our interviews will focus on the Atlanta art scene, as well as how the film and television industry is shaping our community here in the South. Please stay tuned for our upcoming interview with ceramic artist and painter Katie...