Margo Merrifield selected as January Artist of the Month

From City of Newnan Press Release

The Newnan-Coweta Art Association has announced that Margo Merrifield has been selected as its January Artist of the Month. Margo’s art will be featured in the entry way of Newnan City Hall until January 31st.

Creating art has always been a part of Merrifield’s life. She often tries to work on her art, but somehow being retired takes up a good bit of her time.

“So much for the life of leisure!” she shared.

Margo’s style is sometimes very detailed but often leaning toward an impressionistic flair. Her works include portraits – pets more than people, buildings, landscapes, vinyl block prints, watercolor, pastels, acrylic and oils. She has been part of the design and painting of murals for DFACS, Pathways and the City of Sharpsburg. She occasionally paints on location (en plein air), but more often, her iPhone serves as a great camera to capture interesting reference scenes.

“Better yet, I can then paint in the climate-controlled comfort of my studio,” she says.

Merrifield has been a member of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association for over 20 years.

The Newnan-Coweta Art Association is a terrific way for local artists to display their work in the community. The organization’s general meetings are held the third Monday of each month (from August through May) at the Harriet Alexander Art Center on Hospital Road at 7 p.m. An art demonstration is presented each month. Visitors and new members are always welcome.