Gift Guide Visual Arts

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From paintings to drawings – to photography, and more – give the gift of Fine Art this holiday season.

Allen Sealls
From this website, users find that my coffee table weather photo book and my two other weather books are available at Lupercalia, Haunted Book Shop, and Mobile Bookseller, and my fine art signed weather photos are at Lupercalia.

Art with a Purpose

Tamlin Allbritten founder of AWAP, Expressive Art Specialist and Creative Director of this non-profit organization. Tamlin has been an art teacher for over 40 years, she taught for 20 years in public and private school systems, intercity programs and experimental learn through discovery program, The next 20 years of experience was spent with at-risk individuals teaching youths with addictions, young ladies with eating disorders, veterans and brain injured patients. Tamlin’s exposure to teaching in both schools and rehab centers has laid the groundwork for this at-risk curriculum.  Purchase Fascinating Females of Fairhope 2025 calendar here for $25.00

Harlan Schwall

With a B.F.A. in Painting and Sculpture from Appalachian State University, and years of study in pre-medicine, Biology, Painting, and Art History at the University of Alabama, Harlan’s multidisciplinary background shapes her unique artistic voice. Now, as a full-time artist, Harlan resides in her studio at Central Arts Collective, where she continues her work while contributing to the community. From feeding those in need at the Love All Food Pantry to supporting local organizations like Family Promise and Azalea City Montessori, Harlan’s artistic practice is closely intertwined with her commitment to service.

Reach out to her here on her Facebook page for sales.

Janet Hinton

Janet Hinton is an accomplished artist with experience teaching higher education art classes. She maintains a studio working in printmaking, painting, drawing, clay, and photography and occasionally teaches. Visit Janet’s website to view her work or to commission an original piece as a holiday gift.

Katie T. Kaufman

Katie Trimble Kaufman is an award-winning artist who specializes in graphite, colored pencil and pastel images of wild and domestic animals, flowers and birds. Go to Katie’s website to find the perfect gift for your art loving friends!

KatieDid Design Co.

Have a one-of-a-kind piece of art created for yourself or as a great gift for any occasion! Katie will work her magic to create a custom house portrait. Art can be created in color or in black and white. Click Katie’s link above to place your order today!

Michelle Aline Pujols Photography

Michelle is an award-winning photographer whose work has been featured in “This Week in Texas,” as well as appearing in many other national magazines. Her stock and fine art images are predominantly environmental, but she also does sports and action photography. Visit Michelle’s Etsy site to view and purchase her art!

Mobile Art Association (MAA)

Mobile Art Association is the ideal organization for amateur and professional artists. With over 100 members, MAA provides numerous opportunities to network with and learn from fellow artists. If you know an artist who is looking to get connected to a larger group of artists and show publicly, put them in contact with MAA. Helping an artist establish a path to success is a tremendous gift.

Mo’Bay Press

Mo’Bay Press was founded in 2022 by teen sisters whose love of art led to creating hand stamped textiles. Their designs are inspired by cast netting, fishing, boat rides, pier days, jubilees, and backyard adventures. Home grown citrus fruits and plants found by the bay are used to create designs. Click the link to their Facebook page for more information on your next handmade gift.

Necropolis Library

Necropolis Library is the artwork of Marshall Ohearn local artist and alumni of Southwest State Tech. Marshall is sponsored by Rick’s Sports at many of our Loda Artwalk events. You can purchase his pen & Ink art on old book pages, baseballs and other objects through his website here or visiting his.

Renee Wallace

Renee is an active artist who typically works with her art partner, Janie. They use a

 wide variety of mediums including, acrylic/resin pours, pencil, mixed media, acrylic, oil, and more! Learn more about Renee’s work and commissions by clicking the link above.

Sarah Rutledge Fischer Art

Sarah is a well-known artist in Mobile and the Eastern Shore. She offers fine art, introspective art-based workshops, murals, one-on-one instruction, art-and-story-centered retreats, and more.

Studio Pure Art

Led by artist Elsa Payton, Studio Pure Art offers portrait commissions, custom fine art, painted beeswax candles, local art classes, and homeschool art classes. Check out her Facebook page for more information.

Treasured Moments Lifestyle Photography

Cheryl is a fine art and landscape photographer. She is winner of Best in Show and First Place recognition during the 2023 Greater Gulf State Fair. Her work has been exhibited with the Mobile Arts Council, the Eastern Shore Art Center and local businesses in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Click her link above to see her work for yourself!

Vero The Traveling Artist

Veronique Vanblaere is a traveling creative who makes the world a brighter place through her artwork and delightful personality. Visit MAC’s Gallery Giftshop to see her small works or peruse her website to get your next favorite piece for yourself or a loved one!

The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society

The Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile is one of the oldest arts organizations in the state of Alabama. Navigate through their site to contact some of our area’s most talented artists.