323 ART / Lee Monts: February 2008

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Installed Painting

This photo was recently posted on Verve's web site. The painting is "Under the Fullness Given" that I completed about 5 months ago. It measures 24" x 48". I actually did another the same size so that the client would have options...she loved them both so the other one hangs on another wall in this room. The room is by Ford Boyd Bailey, Verve owner.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

In Memory of Lynne Burgess

Untitled, Lynne Burgess

Oil on Paper, 2003

I was saddened to learn of the death of a fellow artist today. Lynne was a special person who loved life, and I will always remember her encouraging ways. It was Lynne who taught me about gesso, and most of my paintings are now heavily textured with gesso. Many artists don't share their trade secrets, but Lynne was not that way and for that I am glad and appreciative. The above image is a small painting that she did in 2003..one that she gave to me when I was visiting her in her 5-Points studio. I have two other LB originals in my collection. Lynne will be missed, but not forgotten.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Official Violin Photos

These are the photographs taken by Les Stringer for the SC Philharmonic. Please see http://323art.blogspot.com/2008_01_01_archive.html for my original post and additional photos. All 38 violins can be seen at http://www.scphilharmonic.com/paintedviolins.html

along with information about the event.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

New Painting

"Autumnal Solace" SOLD

30" x 40" Acrylic on Canvas

Monday, February 11, 2008

From the Archives #7

"Wisdom" 4" x 12"

Mixed Media on Canvas

2007

Private Collection, Columbia, SC

From the Archives #6

"The Old Place" 5" x 5" x 3"

Acrylic on Canvas

2007

Purchased by Columbia artist Margaret Mills

From the Archives #5

"Elusive Embrace" 6" x 6" x 3"

Mixed Media on Board

2005

Private Collection

Columbia, SC

Friday, February 8, 2008

From the Archives #4

"Remembering the Way"

14" x 14" Acrylic on Canvas

Private Collection, North Carolina Home

Thursday, February 7, 2008

From the Archives #3

"Land of Hope and Lava"

16" x 16" Acrylic on Canvas

Collection of a Verve client

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

From the Archives #2

"Ways of Nature 1-3" acrylic on canvas

each 8"x8"x3" Private Collection in a home in North Carolina

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

From the Archives #1

12" x 12" acrylic on canvas - private collection in a home in Columbia, SC

I am going to start posting some older paintings that have never been posted on the blog before. This is one of my personal favorites that sold about a year ago to one of the top interior designers in Columbia, SC. I believe she and her husband have a total of 10 of my paintings in their home. Gotta love collectors! The title of this one is "Pond of My Youth".

Artist's Profile

Lee Monts is a Christian artist who primarily creates contemporary acrylic paintings on canvas, paper and board. A native of Chapin, South Carolina, his formal education is in geology. He has been a resident of Columbia, South Carolina, since 1987 and is employed full time by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Lee began painting in 2002 and has had no formal art training. He considers his talent to be a gift from God and hopes that his art brings glory to the Lord. His work has been featured at Cameo Fine Art Gallery (Vista Lights 2003, Artista Vista 2004); Dining With Friends (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009); Idylwild Arts Gallery (May 2004, November 2004, December 2004); South Carolina State Fair Juried Professional Fine Art Show (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); InspirArte (October 2004); About Face Group Show at Gallery 80808 (October 2004); About Face Showcase at the Columbia Museum of Art (April-June 2005); ArtCan Studio and Gallery (December 2004); Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe' (February-June 2004); The Bus Stop Gallery (February 2005, September 2005, December 2005, March 2006, September 2006, January 2007, November 2007); South Carolina Philharmonic juried show "Pictures at an Exhibition" at Gallery 80808 (April-May 2005); South Carolina Philharmonic Show "Painted Violins" (2006, 2008); "An Evening in the Arts" in Charleston, SC (September 2007); O’Connor Design Firm (May 2007, December 2007); the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts juried art sale (April 2008); Columbia Metropolitan Magazine Dream Home (2009); Group Show of the Artists’ Round Table at Gallery 80808 (September 2009); Art with a Heart (September 2009); Verve Fine Interiors (2005 - ongoing); The Gallery at DuPre (Vista Lights 2008, Artista Vista 2009, Vista Lights 2009, ongoing); Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia (November 2009 – ongoing); and Wink Studio and Gallery (January 2010 - ongoing). “Testimony”, the artist’s premier solo show was on exhibit July 23 – August 21, 2009, at the Gallery at DuPre in Columbia, SC. A feature article by nationally known writer Cynthia Boiter titled “Artist come lately…” appeared in the January 2010 issue of Lake Murray Magazine and Northeast Columbia Magazine. The artist was selected as one of six artists for Street Gallery III, a rotating billboard project in 2010 sponsored by the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and Lamar Advertizing. The artist’s work can also be seen on the Internet at www.323art.blogspot.com.

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