Fine Lines

Jolly Ole Saint Nicholas

2011-12-23T11:07:00.000-08:00

A portrait of Santa just in time for Christmas!

(from this photo)

Making a list...checking it twice...

Gonna find out who's naughty or nice...

Santa Claus is coming to town!

portrait by Cecelia Hilton

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Fine Lines!!!

Gift Ideas!

2011-12-14T09:40:00.000-08:00

Seth Fitts is creating custom playing cards in just about any theme you can think of for that special ...difficult to shop for... person.

Fun art!

And we are having a fun time framing them.

Hope your holidays are fun! Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T09:51:00.000-08:00

We would like to say thank you to all our friends and patrons for making our efforts at Fine Lines successful. It is the time of year to think about gifts for the special ones in your life. We want to remind you of the lovely Christmas art we have available here and also remember that custom framing a treasured item makes a thoughtful gift. Gift certificates also available.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Cecelia, Lindsay & Kathleen

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

2011-11-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Downtown Newnan
Sunday, November 13th
12noon till 5pm

Get an early start on your Christmas shopping!
Support your local merchants this holiday season as we present
refreshments, entertainment and great in-store specials!!

Fine Lines is offering 15% off all art for this event, Sunday only!
Custom Framing 15% off, pre-Christmas sale thru November!
HERE ARE SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR GIFTS!!!

Santa's Day Off by Cecelia Hilton 9x9 silk screen print

Pink Ears by Philip Boyd 9x12 oil

Snowing by Michal Taylor-Phillips 12x12 pastel/ mixed media

Joy Full by Deborah Johnson Kidwell 5x7 pastel

Coweta Court House by Amanda Vick Roach 8x12 photo painting

The Varsity by Charlsie Sprewell 11x14 print

These are a few of our newer pieces. Come on down and browse the gallery for much more!!!

Officially Fall.....

2011-10-31T11:20:00.000-07:00

We promise she's not a witch!!! But she sure had fun on Halloween while handing out candy to the little ones that came by from 10am until noon. And the candy was all gone right at 12 noon.

But now? Yes, it is November and fall is in the air. If you haven't been in for a while, you'll notice that we've moved the art around and have some new works on the walls... the crisp morning air has awakened the artists' creative energy and we love the beautiful artwork which surrounds us here at Fine Lines Art & Framing!!!

There is still room for those of you who want to try your own artistic talents. We have our Tuesday afternoon class from 2-5pm and the fee includes all supplies (paint, brushes, canvas, etc.). You can take one class to try it out or simply come each week. Classes include lessons in oil, acrylic, watercolor & pastels. We are considering a Monday evening class from 6 to 8pm so let us know if this might work for you.

Most importantly of all: Thanksgiving is around the corner and as a way to say "Thank You" to all our wonderful and loyal clients, we are offering you a 15% discount off of your custom framing from November 21st through November 30th. Fine Lines Art & Framing Gallery is so blessed to have you and we are thrilled to 'give thanks' to and for you all.

Come see us soon....

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting

2011-10-25T14:23:00.000-07:00

Downtown Newnan's Oktoberfest Boutique Beer Tasting event is this Friday evening, Oct28th, 5-9pm. Stroll through downtown businesses sampling a choice selection and variety of beers, served w/ hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are required. $20 early bird tickets can be purchased at Fine Lines and other select merchants. $25 at the event.

Fine Lines Gallery is offering Moretti, an Italian beer. Also try our pepperoni pinwheels. Come by and join the fun!

We look forward to seeing you here!

150 years of existence
Today Birra Moretti is exported to over 40 countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan and has won important international awards. In 2006 Birra Moretti was the only Italian brand to have been awarded both gold and silver medals at the World Beer Cup, the most important international competition in the industry. At the same time, it was awarded 5 other medals at the Australian International Beer Awards – a high level competition in the southern hemisphere – something which confirms the high quality of Birra Moretti beer.
For the Birra Moretti group, these awards are certainly triumphs, especially as it is the only Italian beer to have come out on top in categories that are usually dominated by German or American beers.

Art Show presenting SETH FITTS

2011-09-07T15:12:00.000-07:00

Seth Fitts is a southeastern U.S. artist who currently resides in Georgia. He graduated from the University of West GA in 2003 with a BFA in Painting. In addition to being a fine artist, Seth is an illustrator and is currently working on a few book projects. He is presenting at Gallery Row, Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton, GA. Please come join the reception on Friday evening, 6-8pm, Sept. 9th.
www.sethfitts.com sesfitts.deviantart.com

Seth paints on top of playing cards.
2.5 x 3.5 These unique original pieces make interesting gifts for the avid card player!!!

We welcome you to also view his work at Fine Lines, downtown Newnan!

See you soon!!!

We welcome another artist to Fine Lines!

2011-09-02T14:23:00.000-07:00

Meet Michal Taylor-Phillips!

Glad to have her join us!

As seen in the Newnan-Coweta Magazine...

an art teacher who also enjoys creating children's illustrations during her hours away from the classroom.

Fine Lines is showing select pieces of her Children's Hour Series

Idol Worship

Mermaid in the Pool

We will be closed for the Labor Day weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. Sorry for any inconvenience.

New Artist & New Painting Classes now at Fine Lines!!!

2011-08-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hi! As a new artist with Fine Lines, I wanted to introduce myself and tell you a little about my passion for painting and my desire to share my knowledge with others.

My works are considered impressionist and/or representational… my styles are varied depending on the subject and how I ‘see’ it presented. Some works are very loose and painted in palette knife or in a pointillist style while others might contain fine brushwork and loads of detail within! It just depends on what the subject feels like in my soul. Also, I love color and drama so I will usually try to have a lot of contrast in my pieces. Over the years I have developed a technique in which my oils & my acrylic pieces are indistinguishable.

Above: Children's Garden 8x10 Oil on Canvas

As to sharing my knowledge, I am currently writing a book entitled (I think!) “The Beauty of Oils with the Ease of Acrylics”. I have been teaching painting classes for years and so enjoy seeing my students become lovers of art as they begin to learn color theory, composition, methodologies, etc. So not only do I get to enjoy the art of painting itself but I get to enjoy sharing my knowledge with others!!!

My classes are held at Fine Lines Art & Framing Gallery on Tuesday afternoons from 2 until 5pm each week. The cost of the class ($35 per session) includes supplies and the following mediums: oils, acrylics, watercolors & pastels. There is a limit to the classes so please contact Cecelia at 770-683-3463 to sign up! Or if you have any questions, feel free to call me at 650-743-9493 or visit my website at http://www.kbosell.com/.

Thank you for your interest in art and in my work!

Kathleen Bosell

kbosell, artist

Left: Spaghetti Time - 11x14 Acrylic on Canvas

Right: Azalea Walk - 20x24 Acrylic on Canvas

'Viking Princess'

2011-08-18T12:10:00.000-07:00

Pencil Drawing by Cecelia Hilton

Don't forget to add an exquiste frame!!!

Placed top 10 in the recent NCAA Art Show

HOLY COW

2011-07-29T13:58:00.000-07:00

An excellent demo last week by Philip Boyd !!!

Enjoyed by all our guests. We had a full house. Thanks to all who came!

Here is a peek of Philip's talented hand at work.

Philip starts with his lights.

Then goes to darker values.

Masterpiece!!!

A REMINDER!

2011-07-21T09:12:00.000-07:00

Come join us!!!

Tomorrow is our Demo

by PHILIP BOYD

(Can Philip paint a cow in 1 hour?)

Find out

at FINE LINES

We would love to have you join us and see

this amazing artist at work!!!

10 E Broad Street

downtown Newnan

770-683-3463

2pm Sat, July 23rd

Hope to see you here!!!

July DEMO

2011-07-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

"FREE DEMOOOO !!"

with Philip Boyd
Saturday, JULY 23rd 2:00 PM
at Fine Lines Art and Framing
10 E Broad St, downtown Newnan

Philip studied at the Ringling School of Art and Design and worked as an animation artist for Walt Disney Feature Animation for 15 years.
His credits include "Beauty and the Beast",
"Aladdin",
"The Lion King",
"Lilo and Stitch", among others.
Recently, Philip has returned to his original passion of painting.
The quality and attention to detail that went into his work at Disney can be seen in his personal work.
Join us here at Fine Lines to experience a gifted artist at work!
http://www.philipsboyd.com

Beginning on Tuesday!!!

2011-07-07T12:32:00.000-07:00

Bring out the inner creative you!
Oil/Acrylic Classes

Every Tuesday afternoon
Starting this coming week
Beginning Tuesday, July 12th
2-5pm $35 supplies included
With experienced teacher, Kathleen Bosell
Call for info and we will save you a seat
Fine Lines Art & Framing 770-683-3463...
...limited seating

Artist kbosell has been an art student her entire life... always eager to learn new techniques, styles, mediums, etc. She has been teaching painting for 20+ years and is currently conducting weekly classes in her hometown as well as full-day workshops throughout the Southeast. Her website is www.kbosell.com... visit for a sample of her work.

No Whining only Winning!

2011-06-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

Though Newnan's Annual Wine Tasting theme was 'Lets Wine about the Economy'
Here at Fine Lines all our wonderful guests had big smiles to share and no whining here...

Unless of course it was with a glass of Chardonnay... and happy times with Annie and Elizabeth Owens!!!

And happy couples... Eddie and Bonnie Schilling!!!
Thanks to all who attended......our winners of a bottle of Main Street Chardonnay are
Fred Chamberlin
Diane Ransom
Beth Edwards
Donna Owens
Brian Turner
Pick up your bottle of wine at Fine Lines during business hours 770-683-3463 for info

2011-06-16T10:23:00.000-07:00

Main Street Newnan's Annual Wine Tasting Event in Historic Downtown 5-9pm Friday June 17th
call Fine Lines for details 770-683-3463 Pre-sale tickets available here $20 each

Fine Lines is serving a Chardonnay from the Main Street Winery

The majority of the grapes in the Main Street Winery Chardonnay come from Santa Barbara County, 82% to be exact. The other 18% of the grapes come from Monterey County, north of Santa Barbara County and just south of San Francisco, CA.

This wine is a beautiful golden color. The aromas are somewhat restrained but include lemon, toasted oak, apple and hay. The flavors start with a yellow delicious apple characteristic and evolve into peach and citrus. A bit of oak flavor comes in on the finish, but it’s not too strong. The mouth feel is rich and very creamy.

We have paired our wine with Macadamia Nut cookies from

Sweety's Cookie Jar

a local Newnan business

check out the website

www.wix.com/sweetyscookiejar/sweetyscookiejar

Hope to see you here!!!

In HONOR of FATHERS

2011-06-13T11:12:00.000-07:00

Gifts for fathers, grandfathers, sons and grandsons

A canadian Army uniform

A bronze star and purple heart

a thoughtful arrangement of treasures from a heroic time of someones dear father...maybe you have a few mementos that tell a story?

A meaningful gift!

Happy 3rd Anniversary

2011-06-04T09:29:00.000-07:00

Fine Lines Art & Framing

By Dana Johnson

Thank you to all our patrons and supporters!!!
We are thankful to say that we have officially made it through the first 3 years in a struggling economy. We appreciate all the prayers and support, yes, and especially you, our patrons for making it possible. Come see us again soon! Our gift to you...
25% off moulding Anniversary Sale (please mention this ad) until July 2nd

2011-05-17T12:18:00.000-07:00

CHAD LOFTIN
Fine Line's Artist.. and also Teacher at Evan's School
is adding to his depth and skills through A Master's Program at University of West Georgia.
Chad is sharing one of his studio works with us!!
The plaster sculpture brings to mind a poem by

William Blake,
Songs of Innocence and Experience,
1789

Little lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee,
Gave thee life, and bade thee feed
By the stream and o’er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, wooly, bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice?
Little lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?

Little lamb, I’ll tell thee;
Little lamb, I’ll tell thee:
He is called by thy name,
For He calls Himself a lamb,
He is meek, and He is mild,
He became a little child;
I a child, and thee a Lamb,
We are called by His Name.
Little lamb, God bless thee!
Little lamb, God bless thee!

-------------------------------
Thanks Chad!!

2011-04-27T12:51:00.000-07:00

'Open to Spring' by Bonne Boyd Bedingfield

18x24 Oil on canvas

Second Question....

2011-04-26T10:29:00.000-07:00

Can anyone tell uswhich one of our artist
you think painted this
OPEN DOOR??
clue #1:
if you have ever met her; you too would say .she is "like a rainbow comin' 'round the bend."!
clue #2:
art runs in her family
clue #3:
doors are a favorite theme.. (see earlier posts)

"Open the door and come on in...

2011-04-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

Does anyone one remember Judy Collin's song :
it's an oldie! This painting sings.. "the rainbow comin' 'round the bend.

Open the door and come on in
I'm so glad to see you my friend

You're like a rainbow comin around the bend
And when I see you smilin
Well, it sets my heart free
I'd like to be as good a friend to you
As you are to me

2011-04-14T11:37:00.000-07:00

Andrew King has done it again...

'The Lamb' prints 11x9

These prints are available at Fine Lines Gallery and are free with a custom framing order, beginning now ..... going throughout May. Just mention this ad, get your free print when you have it framed here.

'It is finished'
original watercolor available $1000, framed 33x27

...with art that moves the heart!!!

Celebrating Students

2011-04-12T09:50:00.000-07:00

Pete Diaz has been a faithful student in our drawing classes for 2 years.

Here are some of his pencil portraits!

Good job Pete!!!

Pastel Classes on Monday mornings with Deborah Kidwell

Drawing Classes on Tuesday mornings with Cecelia Hilton

Call for times and supplies needed. 770-683-3463 @Fine Lines

Hurrah! Hurrah!

2011-03-28T11:29:00.000-07:00

Not only did we enjoy visiting with so many touring the town;
BUT we are delighted to report
8 ART WORKS SOLD!!
For you who did not benefit from the walk...

Fine Lines will be
participating this year in
Newnan Coweta Art Associations
SPRING FINE ART SHOW
http://www.newcaa.com/
around the Court House Square

April 9th from 10-5 PM
Each of our artists will be represented.

Come and see!!

ART WALK

2011-03-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

Spring Art Walk We, at Fine Lines have 13 Artists! Many new works

Join the merchants of Main Street for a spring evening of art and excitement. Stroll the streets and enjoy a walking gallery show. Visit each downtown store to view the works of different professional artists.

Our newest works are from
Seth Fitts:
small price pure joy!!

Jack of Diamonds 2.5x3.5 $24

Cat: Blue, shadowed 5x8 $35

Traveler 5x8 $41

Tea Mouse 4x6 $47

Red Owl 4x6 $35

Yellow 5x7 $47

Bird creature in odd coat
2.5x3.5 $18

MANY MORE!!!

Centre for Performing Arts SOLO SHOW!!

2011-03-01T14:00:00.000-08:00

SARAH OWEN
http://www.sarahowen.co.uk/
Solo Show OPENING
at the Centre for Performing Art
http://www.thecentreonline.net/
on Lower Fayetteville Rd.
FRIDAY
MARCH 4th
7:00 - 8:30 PM

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All are welcome

Customer Dick Stender says:

2011-02-28T09:50:00.000-08:00

That restoration is the HIT of MY HOUSEHOLD!!

BEFORE :

AFTER :

"Bring us your tired and your poor..."

and we will RESTORE!

MORE New Works!!

2011-02-18T11:29:00.000-08:00

ANDREW KING'S promised work has arrived:

http://www.fineartking.com/daily-painting.html

Creek in snow $60 8x10

Creek in snow#2 $60 8x10

Snowy Creek $100 12x14

Unlatched 7x12 $125

Latched 12x14 $150

Turnbuckle $65 8x10

February Rain $100 10x10

Snow Cone 8x10 $100

CHAD LOFTIN, strong Black and White:

Both beautifully matted in Black with Red Core liner

A few new from
DEBORAH JOHNSON KIDWELL

$45 5x7

Downy 5x7 $45

Pheobe $45 5x7

Just ducky! $45 5x7

Come and SEE!!!!

P.S.

2011-02-05T11:25:00.000-08:00

update of Deborah Kidwell's DEMO

"Do over" starting again at the beginning ..

Which do you like ? why??

or did you like it before I added detail?

NEW WORKS !

2011-02-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

We are happy to share a number of new works by our gallery artists:

from PHILIP BOYD;

to celebrate a NEW YEAR, A NEW DAY!!

Rooster oil $250 unframed /$300 framed

ANDREW KING has taken on the "painting a day" challenge see :
http://www.fineartking.com/daily-painting.html

We will have some of these available on our walls..a sampling:

AMANDA ROACH
a unique combination
of original photography and hand painting $85. ea.
8x10

CHARLSIE SPREWELL

Lemonade $65 acrylic 8x10

Pear $75
oil 8x10

Spring Green
$65
acrylic 9x12

Granny Greens $85
oil 10x10

COME IN AND SEE!

DEMO #2

2011-01-28T12:57:00.000-08:00

Gallery artist:
Deborah Johnson Kidwell
was invited to demonstrate her work in PASTELS
by Newnan-Coweta Art Assoc.

photo reference:

charcoal sktch on white paper

value study on sanded paper

blocking in darks and mediums

laying in lights

enough for now.. bit would want to soften a bit....
WITH OUT 50 people watching!!

watch for update

DEMO Images

2011-01-27T12:03:00.000-08:00

Here are images of the pieces that Andrew King shared in his demo :

Andrew "practiced" this one the day before.
....fitting well with the snow scene ; from his DAILY PAINTINGS.

can you smell the snow??.

1,2,3 bits

2011-01-17T10:38:00.000-08:00

1.We are very sorry. It seems the blog machine in the sky has a mind of it's own.. even tho I asked politely 3 times for the last, "last minute" post to go out immmediately.. alas and alack.. it seems it thought 6:22 A.M.
THE NEXT morning was a good idea??

2.Andrew King
entertained us with his playful splattering over carefull rendering to bring forth a evocative snow scene. Thank you Andrew!

3. ( hopefully this will post in time )
Gallery Artist : DEBORAH JOHNSON KIDWELL

will be demonstrating PASTELS at the January meeting of
Newnan Coweta Art Assoc. (business mtg. preceeds demo.. FREE GOODIES!!)
FREE / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
January 20 th at 7:30 PM at the
Harriet Alexander /ART HOUSE
on Evans Drive off Hospital Road in Newnan

come poke you nose in!

Call deborah for info. 770 301 8990

LAST MINUTE REMINDER!!

2011-01-15T13:00:00.000-08:00

Hey, looking to see beauty expressed on a a LOVER-LY day!!
AND FREE HOT CHOCOLATE!!

In case you missed it with the mess of the last week,
thought I'd remind you that
TODAY (Saturday Jan. 15th)
at 2:00 PM
ANDREW KING
will be demonstrating his of watercolors.
If you please will
call or email (d.kidwell@hotmail.com)
so we can get the cocoa ready! thanks
look forward to seeing you

A Year NEW!!!!

2011-01-05T14:01:00.000-08:00

YAY!

Hoping everyone has had wonderful times
and looking forward to new days.

Favorites of 2010

We are delighting in being voted the
"THE Favorite Frame Shop"
by 85 South OUT & ABOUT Magazine readers!

Thank you to all who put there precious artwork and projects in Fine Lines able hands and design skills this past year!

A new year.. turning over a new leaf?

Andrew King
Our first event of 2011 is our 3rd Saturday of the month DEMONSTRATION
SATURDAY, January 15 at 2:00 PM
Artist Andrew King, http://www.andrew-king.com/

is a architectural draughtman AND expressive Impressionistic painter.

Andrew will be sharing his combination of fine line drawing and playful paint application.

Last but not least!!

2010-12-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

On the 12thday...
BONNE BOYD BEDINGFIELD
(to me the lady dancing and swan a'swimming!)

FRIDAY, Dec. 24
15 % OFF
One Day Only

~~$175~~ $148.75

~~$35 each~~ $30 each

on the 11th day fo Christmas..

2010-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

~~$475~~ $380
PHILIP BOYD
THURSDAY, Dec. 23
20 % OFF
ONE DAY ONLY
"... the cattle are lowing..."

~~$250 framed $300~~ $200 framed $240

~~$300~~ $240

~~$200 $250 framed~~

$160 framed $200

ALSO, Philip paints beautiful portraits.. here is his daughter tenderly rendered:

? Lords a'leaping!!

2010-12-20T16:00:00.000-08:00

~~$90~~ $72

SETH FITTS

http://www.sethfitts.com/

20% OFF
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22nd
ONE DAY ONLY
Seth has been our "Best Seller" !

~~$85~~ $68

~~$57~~ $45

~~$24~~ $20

~~$35~~ $28

~~$65~~ $52

~~$100~~ $80

and don't forget his SANTAS!!

MILKMAID ??

2010-12-18T12:57:00.000-08:00

Deborah
Johnson
Kidwell
TUESDAY, Dec. 21st

20 % OFF
One Day Only

~~$45~~ $36

JUST BACK from Southern Living Magazine IDEA HOUSE:

~~$125~~ $95 ~~$110~~ $85

Pastels BIRDS ~~$45~~ $35 each

~~$50~~ $40

5x7 oils ~~$45~~ $35 each

~~$95~~ $75

also a number of pencil drawings ~~$25 to $35~~ = $20 to $28

Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown continues this week!

2010-12-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

~~$425~~ $340

ANDREW KING

is the most recent addition to our gallery
http://www.andrew-king.com/

20% OFF

Monday DEC. 20th

ONE DAY ONLY

matted ~~$250~~ $200

framed ~~$425~~ $340

prints framed ~~$50~~ $40

~~$250~~ $200

Andrew will also be demonstrating

January 15th

SATURDAY at 2:00 PM

SARAH OWEN and CHAD LOFTIN @15% OFF

2010-12-15T13:00:00.000-08:00

TWO in ONE day! on
Friday December 17th
since Saturday is a half day

geese a'laying.....golden rings

Lady Sarah's : THREE GRACES

~~$750~~ $637.50

~~$400~~ $340

~~$350~~ $297.50

~~$550~~ $467.75

CHAD LOFTIN

fabric mat ~~$55~~ $46.75 each

fabric mats ~~$40~~ $34

~~$140~~ each framed

$120

~~$170~~ $145

Amanda Vicks Roach 25% OFF

2010-12-15T08:00:00.001-08:00

CORRECTION:
On the 4th day of Christmas..December16th, Thursday...
calling birds calling!!
a set of the same birds that graced the hallway of the
Southern Living IDEA HOUSE ..
Hung in the classic NINE SQUARE PATTERN of vintage quilts.
At the close of their open house the artist will be taking her set home;
but for us she created a set for us!!

EACH with the same double matting (see 1st image)

~~$95~~ $80 each

We have one piece framed in Designer Jamie MacPherson's
choice of burl wood in the spirit if woodland branches.
~~$200~~ $150

Why not get the whole set framed just this way ??

9 pieces @ $200 each = ~~$1,800~~ $1,350

Charlsie Sprewell 15% OFF

2010-12-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

On the 3rd day of Christmas...December 15th

nests full of eggs...

~~$75~~ $65 each

And Bowers of Flowers...

~~$200~~ $170

Hydranga Large ~~$85~~ $72.25
Hydranga Small ~~$25~~ $21.25

~~$125~~ $106.25

Ellen Sloan 15th % OFF

2010-12-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

On the 2nd day of Christmas... December 14th
our gentle dove has hand altered photographs

double matted ~~$45.~~ now $35

we have this matted (black core) framed as seen in the SOUTHERN LIVING IDEA HOUSE

~~$150~~ $125

and more!!

Elsa Sibley 25% OFF!!

2010-12-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

On the FIRST DAY of CHRISTMAS...
Monday, December13th
our favorite "bird" and her trees of ALL kinds

framed ~~$125~~ $94

~~$250~~ $187.50

~~$350~~ $280.

~~$250~~ $187.50

~~$250~~ $187.50

~~$250~~ $187.50

~~$250~~ $187.50

~~$500~~ $375

~~$375~~ $280

~~$200~~ $150

~~$375~~ $280

48x30

~~$2,500~~ $1,875

~~$250~~ $187.50

AND MORE....

COME AND SEE!!!

COOKIE! COOKIE! CRUMBLE!!!!

2010-12-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

yummy chewy brownie cookie

The second annual
Christmas Cookie Crumble Friday

December 10th

5pm till cookies are gone !!

Tickets are $5 each

South Court Square at the Main Street tent.

The $5 donation =

commemorative "cookbook" with 22 cookie recipes,

a bag and 23 homemade cookies.

The proceeds support the Bank of Coweta's charities.

The 12 days of Christmas!!

2010-12-06T12:15:00.000-08:00

December 13-24th
Each day, Main Street merchants will feature a different special in their stores as you complete your last minute shopping!
http://www.mainstreetnewnan.com/

With 12 Artists in our gallery;
we will feature an artist a day at
15-25% OFF!!!
so here is the schedule (some days we will feature
TWO artists to account for weekend closed times)

Elsa Sibley
MONDAY
December 13th

Ellen Sloan
TUESDAY
December 14th

Charlsie Sprewell
WEDNESDAY
December 15th

Amanda Roach
THURSDAY
December 16th

Sarah Owen
FRIDAY
December 17th

Chad Loftin
FRIDAY
December 17th

Andrew King
MONDAY
December 20th

Deborah Kidwell
MONDAY
December 20th

Chuck Kidwell
TUESDAY
December 21st

Seth Fitts
WEDNESDAY
December 22nd

Philip Boyd
THURSDAY
December 23rd

Bonne Boyd Bedingfield
THURSDAY
December 23rd

SEE DAILY POSTS;
we will send out a post for each artists the night before with all their available works.

Tweeter?

2010-11-30T10:35:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all the BIRD LOVERS who purchased their favorite!

(from deborah Kidwell)

A customer fell in love with the Goldfinch,

but wanted a Bluebird to pair with it for her folks... so:

I thought it might be fun to show you one of MY FAVORITE THINGS to do..

I teach a Pastel class on Monday mornings at Fine Lines. I always do a "demo" for the students to get a glimpse of how my noggin works. They are very quickly done and usually not a piece ready for selling so I use them as underpaintings for my birds.

See Below:

and here is a Nuthatch

I welcome your request to do a pastel of

YOUR favorite!!

They are 5"x7"

@$45

another...

ROBIN!!

Mr. and Mrs.

....use to be Central Baptist's turrets

SANTA PARTY !! The more the merrier...

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    Saint Nicholas
    by Deborah Kidwell
    pastel $40

$25 each pencil/ double matted

Beautifully custom matted print with wood filet
and beaded frame $250

Come and see!!!

Look whose comin' to town !!

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SANTA by Seth Fitts

"SANTA ARRIVES in DOWNTOWN NEWNAN"
and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Friday, November 26th 6pm - 8pm

"CHRISTMAS PARADE"
December 5th

"CHRISTMAS COOKIE CRUMBLE"
...collect cookies and recipes in all of your favorite stores!
Friday, December 10th
$5 per person.

SETH FITTS prints $12./ matted $20.

Oil on canvas by Angel $35.

Celia Hilton's Silkscreen..

and look!! a custom mat can be created by mounting decorative papers on matboard

(gift wrap, wallpapers, children's art, vintage letters....)

Original Travis King - Acrylic on board

Exquistely Custom Framed: crackle red frame,

Suede mat with beaded wood filet

and inner linen mat

29"x31" $695.

WHILE DOWNTOWN for ALL the FESTIVITIES,

COME AND SEE OUR WINDOW!

15% OFF CUSTOM FRAMING THRU DECEMBER 13TH

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

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SUNDAY November 14th
12 NOON to 5:00 P.M.
Christmas Open House
Join us along with other Main Street Merchants for refreshments to kick off this season's gift giving.
Come and take a peek at the art and framing you'd like to find under your tree.

We'll be SURE to drop a hint to Santa!!

Sing Tidings of Comfort and Joy!!

RUN UP THE FLAG!!

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November Special!
15% OFF Custom Framing..

"bring us your tired and your poor..

"FLAG"
24"x36"
$295.
A new piece by Bonne Boyd Bedingfield

Bonne has been creating "little" works 5"x7".
We are looking forward to them for our Christmas shoppers.

Also, we had mentioned Chuck Kidwell's Cast Bronze DOVE in a previous post.
It is 7" in diameter and has a hanging loop...beautiful with a bow.

They are available for $85. They can be ready for Christmas if ordered by Nov.10th

Friday Night BEER FEST

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Hope you will join us for
Harvest Moon PUMPKIN ALE
served with Pumpkin and Cinnimon Spice Muffins

Tickets available at our shop presale for $20

Look what came to our feeder!!

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Without intending too we seem to have a bird theme going. A number of our artists have rendered them; and just like our feathered friends, each one though the same species is so uniquely fashioned.

Chuck Kidwell wood carving:
$1200
24"x24"

PEACE

Bronze ~ 8" (wonderful for Christmas - order now)

Watercolor by Amanda Roach

(one of nine)

$200. framed

$95. matted

Linoleum block print by Chad Loftin

(one of three) Resting $45. matted

Mixed media by Seth Fitts

Bird Spirit $85

Charlsie Sprewell
Acrylic $75. matted

new to the flock:

Deborah Kidwell's work in pastel

5"x7"

$45.

( we feed them THE BEST kettle corn from CLASSIC CAFE OFF the SQUARE...across the street!

go see THE GUYS!! )

New Artist to our Gallery!!

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ANDREW KING
We happily "bumped" into Andrew at Power's Crossroads.

His background in architectural rendering which give his structures strength; combined with his tender moods in landscape spoke to us.

Take a look!!

Andrew is available for architectural rendings and house portraits.

see his website: http://www.andrew-king.com/

STUMP THE FRAMER??

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Look and see how Celia has risen to the challenges!

A customer brought in their treasure of beautifully hand worked KIMONOS and FABREGE EGGS petit point.

Challenge #1 Can you cut mats in the shape of the needleworks?!!

5 of EACH with multiple openings in two separate mats to end up with both mats fitting into the SAME size frames??!!

YES. with double mats to boot!
(oh, did I say each piece was hand stretched and pinned)

CHALLENGE #2

Fire damaged hammered metal?

A customer brought in 2 panels of brass on which his dear

great-grandmother

had done "repousse" work.

Repoussé is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side. (wikipedia)

Sadly, they lost their home in a fire. And what do you suppose survived??

Like the pheonix rising from the ashes the two panel which had been stacked were found!

BUT, The top panel exposed to the heat and water lost it's beautiful patina.

NOW LOOK!

perfectly matched, hand patina.

CHALLENGE #3

..."the boys in the band"..

a favorite print to feature the band members signatures and LOGO..

how about the LOGO etched in the glass??

DONE.

oh, and an "ooops" with the metallic signing pen ?
NO PROBLEM. custom cut matboard musical notes

good job, girl

COURT HOUSE TRIBUTE

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To join in the celebration

of the dedication of the renovated Coweta County Court House;

6 local artists painted "plein air" to capture their unique views.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Corinne Galla

Dana H Johnson

Kyle James

Deborah Johnson Kidwell

Margo Merrifield

Elsa Sibley

Works are available for purchase. They will be on dislay in the window of Fine Lines thoughout the month of September.

COME AND SEE!!

FALL ART WALK

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Friday night 5-9 PM
Historic Downtown Newnan, GA
Join us for a walking tour of artists hosted by a number downtown merchants.
Refreshments and live entertainment!
Maps are available at Flint Gallery Panoply and participating merchants.
see: http://www.mainstreetnewnan.com/

artist Deborah Johnson Kidwell will be demonsrating Pastel Drawing at Fine Lines

COME AND SEE!!

Pastel Drawing Class NEWS!!

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I am thrilled with the interest in classes and in light of schedules have decided to teach Tuesday EVENING and
Tuesday MORNING..INSTEAD of WEDNESDAY MORNINGS.
We wil NOT begin the Tuesday AM class until NEXT WEEK September 14th.
If you are interested call Deborah at 770 301 8990
Classes are $12.50 each and I have found a good beginners set of 64 pastels on line for $9.99!

I look forward to hearing from y'all that I met at the Power's Crossroads Fair.
til then take a look at a GREAT STUDENT'S GALLERY:

Come and PLAY!! ALL LEVELS and AGES WELCOME

POWER'S CROSSROADS

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THIS WEEKEND!!
http://powersfestival.org/

2010 Labor Day Weekend
September 4th, 5th, and 6th
9am to 5pm daily

This year a number of MainStreet Newnan merchant's
will be offering their wares at Power's Crossroad Country Store.
Along with a display and sale of artwork in the store; a number of our Gallery Artists will be demonstrating on the porch !!

COME AND SEE!!!

FINE LINES Art and Framing will be closed Sat.Sun. and Mon. as we will be "at the fair"!!

Thank You to Chad Loftin

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SCULPTOR-PAINTER-PRINTMAKER...

Happy, the 14 who attended our Saturday DEMO! We were treated to a very informative show of linoleum block printmaking.

Chad included the ancient process of "chine colle".

"Chine-collé roughly translates from French, chine = tissue and collé meaning glue or paste. "Chine" because the thin paper traditionally used in the process was imported to Europe from China, India and/or Japan."
(thank you, wikipedia)

The final result was a delightful variation on his CHAIR print with 3 different printed papers receiving the strong black and white graphic.

Monthly Demo UPDATE

2010-08-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

We are delighted with new works by CHAD LOFTIN.
Utilizing printmaking, printed papers, wallpapers! ephemera and drawings of uniquely personal iconography.

COME AND SEE!
COME HEAR HIS HEART!

Saturday, August 21st
2:00 PM
Finelines Art and Framing

10 E Broad Street

Downtown Newnan

770.683.3463

IDEA HOUSE!!

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Southern Living Magazine is on the stands!!

AND we are in it!!
Designer Jamie Macpherson found us through LIFESTYLES Magazine.
He needed a framer PRONTO!
Not only did we get to frame 24 pieces to be hung in the Idea House.
Jamie fell in love with a number of pieces in our gallery.
He was especially focusing on local artists and we, just months ago, added a gallery of local artists.

WHAT A FIT!
Our Artists on Display:

ELSA SIBLEY

AMANDA ROACH
we have a replica set at the gallery

ELLEN SLOAN
also available at our gallery

CHARLSIE
SPREWELL

DEBORAH JOHNSON KIDWELL

CHUCK KIDWELL

1st GO (to Senoia) and see!!

2nd.. Come (to Fine Lines) and see!

"An Art Affair"

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Gallery artist

ELSA SIBLEY

and plein air painting buddy,

DANA H. JOHNSON

http://danahjohnson.blogspot.com

invite you to

Sunday at the Centre

A Gallery of Paintings

OPENING RECEPTION :

Sunday, AUGUST 1st

3:00-6:00 P.M.

Centre for Performing

and Visual Arts

1523 Lower FayettevilleRoad
Newnan, GA 30263
Music by The Kris Youman's Band

http://www.krisyoumansband.com/

Saturday's Framing Demo

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Just right!

Celia dressed and redressed such a variety of works.

What a wonder to watch how she sees!!

WATCH for our next DEMO

the THIRD SATURDAY at 2:00

August 21st

CHAD LOFTIN

SATURDAY DEMO FREE

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SATURDAY, July 17th at 2:00 PM

Quality framer and store owner, Cecelia Hilton will be sharing what happens in her head when someone walks in with their treasured work.

considerations:

the ART. color? medium? style? size? scale...
SETTING/DECOR/STYLE
and BUDGET

be amazed at the various directions the framing choices can lead!

AND CONSIDER WHAT CAN BE FRAMED!!

How about a shadow boxed hand sewn rug with precious gems?

or custom shape mat openings?

NO PROBLEM

Introducing Gallery Artist Amanda Roach!

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Amanda came to our gallery through designer Jamie MacPherson of the Southern Living's IDEA HOUSE of Senoia.

Check out the collection of native birds that Jamie commissioned!!

l

note the wood burl framing to capture the twig and branch woodland feel.

Amanda has graciously painted a complete replica series for our gallery.

COME and SEE!!

Another SPECIAL commission acrylic painted by Amanda..

a special memory.

Maybe you have one that you would like captured?

Chad Loftin

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"Hopeful Journey"

Chad brings a playful mix of collage, painting and drawing.
layers of materials
layers of thoughts

Chad is also a printmaker!

WATCH for

EXAMPLES and FUTURE DEMO!!

Seth Fitts EXHIBIT in CARROLLTON

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Opening Reception :

FRIDAY NIGHT
July 9th
6-8 PM
at
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center
251 Alabama Street, Carrollton, GA‎ - (770) 838-1083‎
http://www.cprcad.org/

July 2 - July 30, 2010

"Seth's work explores the realms of the human condition, the soul. the spirit and the imagination"

De-lightful Demo!!

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At our third Demo
Seth Fitts captivated us as he worked on
several pieces at one time.
Leaving this one to dry and to this one add a layer.. while we peaked into his thinking he deftly tore curved shapes from a page of an old book.
Some of the papers had text while others only a torn edge.
and a valet parking ticket?!

and voila!!

a bird !

a wolf !

a world !

and more..

DEMOS :
3rd Saturday of EACH MONTH
at 2PM

Coming :

July 17th
"GOOD, BETTER, BEST!"
Framing Design with Cecelia Hilton

August 21st
Still Life DEMO
Elsa Sibley

Wine Tasting Sucess

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MALBEC, a smooth RED
with an ART LABEL to boot!

a favorite of many.

Gracefully poured by Renee.

Anna served (and help make)
Sweet Sensations TRUFFLES

..mmmm melt in your mouth..it was hard to have just 1 !

.. a good time was had by all.... over 300!!

REMINDERS!!

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Wine Tasting: FRIDAY June 18th 5-9 PM
click LINK below for specifics-

http://www.mainstreetnewnan.com/documents/WIne%20About%20Ad.PDF

ARTIST'S DEMO

Seth Fitts

June 19th 2PM

ONGOING PASTEL CLASSES !!

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Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8
AND /OR
Wednesday mornings 10:30- NOON

Come enjoy this very forgiving medium :

part painting - part drawing, all beautiful!!

with one of our a gallery artists:

Deborah Johnson Kidwell

EACH class is a lesson complete to itself;

so you can make your own schedule to fit your summer comings and goings !

EACH class begins with a demo

Students will :

explore composition and value study tools
learn to see in shapes
discover “optical color mixing”

A punch card for 4 classes is $50.

And can be used according to your availability.

Just call ahead so we can be ready!

A set of 60 half sticks is available for $12. Or bring your favorites

Call Fine Lines at 770.683.3463

Or email d.kidwell@hotmail.com

New from Bonne Boyd Bedingfield

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can you remember sitting in the doorway as a child... feel the warmth ?

New Art by Seth Fitts

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WORKS on CANVAS
mixed media

THE REST HOUSE 15 X 30

TREE IN CRIMSON 9 x 12

FOREST CREATURE CONJURING 9 x12

REMINDER!!

Seth will be doing his magic
on Saturday June 19th at 2:00PM
at our gallery/ shop
COME AND SEE!

New Artist!

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Charlsie Sprewell

also featured at the 2010 IDEA HOUSE in Senoia

READY MADES?

2010-06-01T11:17:00.000-07:00

NOT your box store ready-mades!
We now carry a beautiful selection of standard size frames.
Ready to pop your art into.
ATTRACTIVE and AFFORDABLE

broken gold leaf with linen black with gold filet

plein air (also in Imperial silver ) wood with golden braid

Let's toast

2010-06-01T10:19:00.000-07:00

Wine Tasting!!
June 18th, 2010
5-9 PM

$20 pre-sale
$25 night of the event

All participants will receive a commemorative wine glass
visit www.mainstreetnewnan.com
or call 77. 253.8283 for presale info.Tickets may also be purchased here or select Main Street Merchants

We will be serving : The Show Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina.

packed with flavor and intensity.
They traveled to South America and sourced prime vineyard fruit. After fermentation the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 9 months, gaining complexity and refinement. Don’t miss this stunning Malbec. It’s a real show stopper just like your purchases from Fine Lines!