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My strongest inclination in art is to draw and paint people…their
many characteristics ..to convey their
personalities and dignity, humor and change…to catch the humanspirit.
This is the greatest motivation in my art."
"A portrait has the capacity to capture likeness..feeling..and
character, while enhancing your décor with beautiful movements
of paint and brushstrokes and color. A work of art…a favored
possession"
—Fay Bridges Hyatt, Exodus 35:35
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Spencer, Son of Dr. &
Mrs. Anthony Fister
Alpharetta, Georgia 30" x 40", oil on linen (click
to enlarge) |
Valdosta, Georgia artist, Fay Bridges Hyatt has years of experience
in fine art portraiture, having painted portraits for families, individuals,
and institutions throughout the Southeast and Midwest. The artist
paints people of all ages capturing likeness, dignity and poise. In
fact, her ability to achieve likeness and expression is noted among
her clientele. Fay enjoys painting and gives each portrait the attention
it demands to achieve a beautiful fine art piece.
The artist lived in metro Atlanta for ten years. While there she maintained
a busy portrait painting schedule and had several pieces accepted
into juried art shows in the metro-Atlanta area. These include: The
Atlanta Artists Club's Dogwood Festival Exhibit, 1991; The Atlanta
Artists' Club's Galleria Exhibit, 1993; the Gwinnett County Fine Arts
Center,1993; and The Atlanta Artists' Club's Galleria exhibit, 'Spring
Fest', 1994. Her portrait of Lisa and Tim Hultin's daughter, "Claire",
was one of six featured portraits seen during the Christmas season
at The Children's Alliance Theater's 1994 Christmas House at the Hultin's
historic Atlanta home Knollwood. The artist's watercolor portrait
of "Jolie"was juried into The Portrait Society of Atlanta
'Fall 1995' exhibit at Chateau Elan Gallery, Brazelton, Georgia.
The artist's work has also been shown in Bainbridge and Valdosta,
Georgia. The Bainbridge showings were C & S National Bank, First
Federal Savings and Loan, Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Company, Troupe
Street Theater, and Bainbridge College. In Valdosta her work has been
exhibited in the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, 2001 and
the Smith Northview Hospital, 2007. The artist has been featured in
"Valdosta Voice" and one of her paintings was featured in
"Valdosta Scene" magazine. The artist's painting, entitled
"Jewel Radiance" was accepted into the Annette Howell Turner
Center's permanent collection. In June of 2007 her portrait of Parker
Greene was unveiled at a ceremony dedicating the new Parker Greene
Base Support Center at Moody Air Force Base where the portrait will
hang.
Over the years the artist has received numerous awards for her fine
art compositions in Southeastern regional competitions. These include
an "Honorable Mention", 1988, and a "Best in Show",
l989, Riverside Art Fest, Bainbridge, Georgia. In Valdosta the artist
has entered the Annette Howell Turner's Center for the Arts annual,
'Spring Into Art' and was awarded "Second Place" 2001, "Best
of Show" 2003, and "First Place 2007.
Fay strives to make creating the fine art portrait an enjoyable experience
for her clients, who frequently comment on her ability to put them
at ease throughout the process. Portrait samples as well as portraits
in progress can be seen at Fay's studio by appointment. Photographs
of previous commissioned portraits and other portrait specifics will
be mailed upon request. The artist will be happy to travel to your
area to begin the portrait you envision. *References available
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