<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pine Mountain Center for the Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Create, Connect, and Inspire Art]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:12:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nellie Ralat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Waverly Hall    | am a “people watcher”. Growing up in New York City, as | rode the subway and busses, | watched. | took note of the lines and angles in faces. | observed expressions, movements and gestures. Fascinating subject matter.   On reflection, | consider this the beginning of my informal training. My “formal” training in the arts consists of a few drawing classes in junior college and two beginner clay/ pottery classes at a local arts and recreational studio. |...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/nellie-ralat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab46732b2161adb0c75d230</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:56:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martha Jo Oliver ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Pine Mountain, GA   | am a retired teacher with 32 years of experience in teaching and learning from young children.   When | retired, my mom came to live with my husband and I. Mom lived to be 100 years old! | read an article in hat making in Southern Living, so mom and | traveled to see their work.   Mom told me “You can do better”! | began working and gave a few away. One lady wanted a hat for a friend that had lost her hair due to cancer. That became my drive with...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/martha-jo-oliver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab46708623d83f4dfcb92af</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:56:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cindy Moore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Pine Mountain, GA and Arizona.  ​ Cindy is an accomplished instructor in the field of metalsmithing. She continuously pushes the boundaries of metal in her designs and has been teaching across the US for over 20 years. Some of the locations where she has taught include John Campbell Folk School, Arizona Designer Craftsman, Georgia Goldsmiths, Bead &#38; Button, Bead Fest, and Southeastern Federation. Additionally, Cindy teaches privately across the country.   Cindy owned...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/cindy-moore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab466e42dc6598824e8a1bb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:55:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carol Miller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Pine Mountain, GA.   I have always appreciated art and creativity. I also have a passion for thrifting, which is probably in my DNA! Given this, and being exposed to different artistic mediums, thanks to artistic friends, I have recently unearthed my creative side!   Having a penchant for collecting buttons throughout my years, this "blooming" inspiration has resulted in repurposing my buttons into creative flower bouquets.   Combining the button flowers with nostalgic...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/carol-miller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab466bd2ef047c88151cdba</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:54:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbara McCrea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Pine Mountain, Georgia.   From 1980 to 2003 I painted with oils and acrylics. I owned a gallery called 'Bzzzzz Creative Expressions' in Douglas, GA. There, I displayed my work and continued creating art.   I stopped painting for 21 years when I retired. In 2024, I was inspired by life events to begin painting again. Today, I live in Callaway Gardens, and the beauty of nature inspires me to create new paintings. My work includes whimsical watercolors of wildlife and...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/barbara-mccrea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4669a2dc6598824e8a145</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:54:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diane Humphrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and Creates Art in Pine Mountain, Georgia  ​ For Twenty-five years, I managed investment portfolios for ultra-affluent clients of major finical institutions in the U.S. I lived in various large cities across the country and in Europe and spent a lot of time visiting art museums and galleries.  ​ When I retired in 2014, I pursued my long time interest in designing homes and businesses and am licensed through Certified Interior Decorators International, Inc.  ​ When the Covid-19 pandemic...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/diane-humphrey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab466762ef047c88151cd36</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:53:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathy Bartleson Hilley ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Hamilton, GA.   My interest in art began as a child watching my grandmother and great grandmother making lace by crocheting and tatting. They also created intricate patterns with Swedish "huck" weaving. Using these techniques, they taught me how to use my hands and instilled in me a creative heart.   As an adult my career was in advertising, specializing in creating television, radio and print ads. I held the position of president of the American Advertising Federation...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/cathy-bartleson-hilley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab46652b2161adb0c75d0cd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:52:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Lagrange, GA  ​ Mark Hill's process involves painting, drawing, collage, photography, and digital editing. Light, shadow, song lyrics, flowers, candy, healing stones, materials, cloth, found objects, and emojis are often incorporated.  ​ Themes touch on wonder, spirituality, and the ecumenical. Each modified print is unique and represents a genuine wish of goodwill for the observer, a blessing.  ​ The artist hopes you will discover what is hidden and be inspired for...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/mark-hill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4662d623d83f4dfcb913d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:52:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mackenzie Everett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Dothan, AL ​ While earning a degree in Psychology, Mackenzie became interested in how color aﬀects mood. As a result of her research in color psychology, Mackenzie’s acrylic and watercolor art is bright and colorful. She utilizes a range of techniques to bring a glow to her paintings. Her art is inspired too, by the beautiful creation that surrounds us each day. Her work focuses on creating snapshots of nature and creating large-scale paintings. ​ Mackenzie’s earliest...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/mackenzie-everett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4660c2dc6598824e8a057</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:51:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathy Dement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Pine Mountain, GA   | remember, as a child, drawing pictures of horses. | also remember my dad looking over my shoulder and saying that drawing was something that | should pursue. He then asked me if | knew what that meant.....and | did. When | got into my last two years of high school, | started taking art classes, progressing to college level art during my senior year. | continued to take art classes during my first two years of college (alongside chemistry and...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/cathy-dement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab465e0b2161adb0c75d013</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:51:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Cornett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makes art in Pine Mountain, GA   ​ Mike's love for woodturning began in his Harris County High School Vo Ag Class when his class project was to turn a piece of cedar into a table lamp. That lamp still sits on his desk in his barn office. After retiring from 38 years with USDA he returned to his love for wood when he joined a Co Op in Tuscaloosa, AL where he lived. There he began to build his knowledge and skills under the guidance of other members.  ​ Since returning to his home town of Pine...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/mike-cornett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4659424fe7c568d4e75b8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:49:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>info500183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pamela J. Barrett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Dothan, AL   Pam, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, has always called the South home. After 37 years in Palm Harbor, Florida, and a brief time in North Carolina, she now resides in Dothan, Alabama, where she has lived for the past four years.   After retiring as an accounting manager, Pam pursued her lifelong creative passions, delving into weaving, knitting, art, and history. She honed her skills through classes in Sumi-e and watercolor painting, knitting, weaving, and...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/explore-creative-freedom-at-pine-mountain-arts-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a007e10b1ac8cd94fa6474c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:46:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6da77d_f4fcfe3ae86149f39a822ae56e29e64a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>artisticmetalsandg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbie Ballard Brooks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Rising Fawn, Ga and Pine Mountain, GA  ​ Being the youngest of five children and growing up with gorgeous lower hardens surrounding our home, it is no wonder my art is all about nature and flowers. cI love interpreting east I see into textures and neural colors using cause fabrics, gesso, groups, print or whatever inspires me,  ​ There is no limit in one's interpretation of what the see. I want people to ask the question 'How and what did she use to make her art piece?'...]]></description><link>https://www.pinemountaincenterforthearts.com/post/art-classes-and-space-rentals-at-pine-mountain-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a007e0e0cf45a42cca7dd6e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:46:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6da77d_739c4411e94b477dbe3c2f41fb10a182~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>artisticmetalsandg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Brandell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lives and makes art in Pine Mountain, GA  ​ Kim started his professional sculpture career in 1971 at the age of 20. He started making small copper sail boats, windmills, and other table top and wall hanging sculptures in his garage and selling them at weekend arts and crafts shows.  ​ In 1983 received his first commercial project at The Mayfair Hotel and Shops. 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