Amelia on line store NOW OPEN!!

It's been ages since I wrote a post.... I'm sorry I've been away from the site, but I have been working night and day on the new Amelia online store and brand new website.

I also have a new NEWS section there that will give the site a blog like section... aka, this site will be fading out. It's been fun but I have less time to keep it consistent.

In the mean time, check out two new posts on ameliapresents.com.

See you over there!!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Britt Bass

New artist spotlight.... 
Name(s): Britt Bass
Living where: Oxford, MS by way of Georgia
Medium of art: paper, paint, mixed media
What this body of work will bring to this year's motel art show:
fun slew of daily miniature collections. 
What song best describes your work, in general: um this is
tricky.... it's too hard to pick only one. However I'm currently
painting and listening to Hey Boy by The Blow.

Artwork is property of Britt Bass. Do not use without permission. 

*sidenote... The Blow is one of my favorites! I'm so excited to see the artists version of that song. 

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Bowerbird

Continuing the spotlight on this year's One Night Stand at The Ole Miss Motel,today I bring you Bowerbird. Clever, clever ladies. 

Names:  Bowerbird: Laura and Kate Roebuck

Where: Living in Oxford, MS and Chattanooga, TN

Medium: Painting, Drawing, Sewing, Printing, a little bit of everything

What: Our Bug Collection

Song that describes your work: Bugs by Pearl Jam.

"I got bugs
I got bugs in my room
Bugs in my bed
Bugs in my ears
Their eggs in my head
Bugs in my pockets
Bugs in my shoes
Bugs in the way I feel about you...

And now the questions:
Do I kill them?
Become their friend?
Do I eat them?
Raw or well done?
Do I trick them?
I don't think they're that dumb
Do I join them?
Looks like that's the one."

This year's show is next Saturday, October 29th. Please email motel.artshow@gmail.com for any questions. Thanks!! 

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Story

Just a few short days away, on Saturday the 29th, we welcome the 5th Annual One Night Stand at The Ole Miss Motel!! 
This year's show is going to be so cool! The artists are seriously talented. 
I'd like to introduce one of this year's artists to you, 
Sarah Story. Here is a brief bio...


Name(s): Sarah Story

Living where: Water Valley, MS

Medium of art: oil paint
What this body of work will bring to this year's motel art show: 

My current work explores the line between reality and abstraction. I make paintings that seem abstract, but after further observation the viewer will discover a new perspective of a familiar object. They are colorful, whimsical, obsessive, (hopefully) interesting, and will look great in any home (according to my mother).

What song best describes your work, in general: 

Beirut- Guyamas Sonora

     Paintings by Sarah Story. Do not use without permission.

Artist Spotlight: Maria Hughes

This year's The One Night Stand at The Ole Miss Motel is almost here! 

Leading up to the show, I'm going to be showing you a few spotlights on some of the artists that are in the show this year. 

Here's the first spotlight.... 

Name: Maria Hughes

Living in: North Mississippi Hill Country (Baldwyn)

Medium of art: Oil paintings on boards and a variety of drawings.

What this body of work will bring to this year's motel art show: A bright take on the Mississippi around us.

What song best describes your work, in general: The Wild Hunt by The Tallest Man on Earth

Paintings by Maria Hughes. Do not use without permission.