Krys Pettit Artist: North Georgia Artist

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Exhibiting in Virginia Avery Memorial “Reflections II” Juried Art Exhibition

"Edge of Autumn"

Krys Pettit

Watercolor on Paper

14"H x 20"W

"Windswept"

Krys Pettit

Watercolor on Gesso-coated Paper

11"H x 15"W

I am very honored to have two of my original paintings shown above chosen for exhibit at the Virginia Avery Memorial “Reflections II” Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Art Committee of the Atlanta Branch of the The National League of American Pen Women. It was open to all Georgia Women Artists and exhibit dates are August 1~21, 2020.  

It is rare to have an actual physical exhibit lately in the Atlanta area because of the challenges of COVID so I am particularly delighted to have my work physically on display with a talented group of women artists. The exhibit is at the Bowen Center for the Arts in Dawsonville, Georgia, about an hour north of Atlanta.

Visit my website for a sampling of my work and custom house portraiture:

https://www.kryspettit.com

Wild Oats and Billy Goats is a great, eclectic fine art and craft gallery in Decatur, GA and I am thrilled be a part of their tribe:

https://wildoatsandbillygoats.com/collections/krys-pettit

Etsy is a great marketplace for fine art and craft and I have had my store there for a number of years. You'll find prints and my medium-sized oils, acrylic and watercolors.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KrysPettitArtwork

Looking for art to fill your home and within budget? I regularly put out studies, smaller works, and older pieces for auction at my eBay store. It's fun to bid and win and I keep the work varied and fresh:

https://www.ebay.com/str/kryspettitartist

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Painting Happiness

"Nestled" watercolor of wisteria by Krys Pettit

11x15 inches

I have not been actively blogging for a while. Taking classes, growing my online presence with my artwork devoured my time. Then COVID came along and altered the way art is shown.

Many art organizations I belong to have stopped or limited on-site exhibits. The gallery I am part of in Decatur, GA continues to thrive so my work is available there. I work available online in Etsy and on eBay and of course my commissions keep me busy.

But like so many of us the personal contact and interaction is missing. That makes my job of communicating in person with collectors and art supporters basically not happening.

I am filling the gap of non-communication with blogging once again. I've done a tremendous amount of work in the last 6 months and I'm happy to share it here.

I will also be sharing works in progress, what inspires and motivates me. This will help me create more work and continue my growth as an artist. Some of my job is the craft and the technique. And the evolution and challenge of getting the painting done are something I am happy to share -- we all need someone to occasionally complain to :).

I tried to analyze why I paint and a big part of it is to bring something unique to a viewer and collector. It may be joy, sorrow, contemplation, pride -- the emotions vary. In the end my job is to create something that resonates with you. I look forward to being on that journey with you.

Visit my website for a sampling of my work and custom house portraiture:

https://www.kryspettit.com

Wild Oats and Billy Goats is a great, eclectic fine art and craft gallery in Decatur, GA and I am thrilled be a part of their tribe:

https://wildoatsandbillygoats.com/collections/krys-pettit

Etsy is a great marketplace for fine art and craft and I have had my store there for a number of years. You'll find prints and my medium-sized oils, acrylic and watercolors.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KrysPettitArtwork

https://www.ebay.com/str/kryspettitartist

Friday, December 6, 2019

One Heck Of a Year

Taking a chance, choosing a new road, mapping out a new destination for an art career--these things have filled 2019 to the brim for me. All are exciting, challenging and a bit daunting. Like the many paths we hike on there are easy ways, narrow and cluttered ways, and they always are going up (mountain hiking). Once you're at the top you find a remarkable reward, not unlike the above spectacular view in this photograph I took. The year's journey has been nothing but rewarding.

I would like to share with you some of the paintings and locations where I have shown my work in the last 8 months in my new North Georgia home. I am truly blessed and grateful for the wonderful opportunities that have presented themselves to me. I am especially grateful to my followers, collectors, friends and fellow artists who have been along for this wonderful ride I have taken.

Happy Holidays and joy to you all.