People often ask us where we find our artists, and up until recently, the answer has always been word-of-mouth, art publications, art shows, other gallerists and various reputable referrals. Now we can add one more unexpected source to the list: a Huffington daughter! Who knew that a biomedical engineer from Georgia Tech would bond with a sorority sister who just happened to … [Read more...]
Meet a Huffington: Linda Mohan, gallery manager
We'll never forget the first day we met Linda Mohan, our gallery manager. It was more than 12 years ago and we were just about to open Huff Harrington Fine Art. We were very optimistic that we'd be busy enough to justify a third person so when a dear friend recommended Linda, we agreed to set up an appointment. "Now listen," one of us said to the other. "We are NOT hiring … [Read more...]
Past is Present: A new show by Lorraine Christie
Enigmatic. Mysterious. Alluring. Intriguing. Words we happily use on a daily basis to describe the paintings of artist Lorraine Christie whose collection of new works we're excited to debut at Huff Harrington Fine Art on Friday, February 9th. We're still just as starstruck by her luminous and rich paintings as we were when we hung the very first piece on our gallery walls … [Read more...]
2018 Painting in Provence: with Allison Chambers
We know it's months away but we're already thinking about one of our favorite weeks in Provence. It's when we collect a group of enthusiastic and excited painters and one talented instructor to spend a week capturing on canvas the magical light and scenery of Provence. We're delighted to welcome a new tutor for our 2018 Painting in Provence trip: Allison Chambers. Not … [Read more...]
Colleen Waguespack from Fig & Dove
We are so lucky that our buyer extraorinaire, Allison, still calls Baton Rouge "home." Because whenever she goes "home" for the weekend, she always seems to discover another artist whose unique and unusual finds are just the right touch for our store. This happened several years ago with Helen Bolin, whose gorgeous art and decorative accessories have become a staple of the … [Read more...]
In the studio: meet artist Annie King
Not too long ago, one of our good friends (and ex-Huffington, which means she's part of the family forever) sent us the kind of email we love to get. "This is one of my oldest and dearest friends who is very talented (and) also happens to be gorgeous and inspiring!" said the email. Included were some striking abstract paintings which immediately took our eye with their … [Read more...]
Hounds for Houston
We're all just horrified and saddened by what's happened in Houston and Southeast Texas this week - a historical deluge of rain and water, tornados and devastating flooding that has displaced thousands and thousands of people and pets. But just when you think it can't get any worse, our fellow humans come through with flying colors - rescuing trapped residents by boats (so … [Read more...]
Mirror, mirror on the wall
There's nothing better than one of our artists coming up with a brilliant new idea - but when three talented artists join forces to present a new concept, we're positively giddy. We're delighted to introduce Reflections of an Artist, a new collaboration between artists Melissa Payne Baker, Andrea Costa and Stacy Milburn. Of course, we've worked with Melissa and Andrea for … [Read more...]
In the studio: meet artist Maureen Naughton
There's nothing more rewarding as gallery-owners than to meet an artist, fall in love with her work, like her sunny personality immensely - and then watch the paintings fly off the gallery walls and into the homes of happy clients. Meet Maureen Naughton, an artist who checks all those boxes and makes it look so easy. We began working with Maureen a while ago and it's … [Read more...]
Real or Faux? That art the question.
There is nothing like being grabbed by a piece of art. It happened to me on a recent trip to Paris, when I was visiting the flea market (and admittedly playing a game of hide and seek with one very famous French actress – she was hiding and we were all seeking!). Once I got over that excitement, I walked by a booth and literally stopped in my tracks, captivated by a little … [Read more...]
