working artist and art instructor. Has giclee prints as well as large florals,landscapes and figure
Sarah Brown Studio, notecards, portraits, oils, pastels and graphite prints and pictures, art classes
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I opened the S Brown Studio-Gallery in 1964 on Roswell Rd, in the block of the old Buckhead theatre (now the Roxie).After 7 years, I moved next door to the theatre in a duplex-store to the Piel Paint Store. I was there for 17-1/2 happy years. Until the area of Peachtree, Roswell Rd and Paces Ferry became quite "run down". The studio and teaching was moved out to the old Mill in Roswell. I was there three fun years, but the Mill didn't do well, but Buckhead was getting cleaned up. I moved into a new little palce on Miami Circle. After enjoying 5 years there, I took over my downstairs apartment in Garden Hills and knocked out walls and made larger windows for the light. This is where I am now, still teaching and painting.
What is your primary product or service?
I enjoy teaching adults, both beginners and advanced in drawing and painting: charcoal, oils, pastels and watercolors. I paint portraits, large florals, wild and domestic animals. I particularly like to paint children and pets. Please check out my website: sarahbrownstudio.com
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I knew in the fourth grade that I "wanted to be an artist". (whatever that meant). I was fortunate to be able to go the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated with a BFA degree from the University of Chicago. I graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA on the Faculty Honor Roll and with honors in Figure Drawing and also in Figure Painting.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I consider it a privilege to teach art to my students and to be able to make a living doing something I love doing.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location where "it all happens".
Provide detailed directions to your location
The studio is located in Garden Hills at 2947 Lookout Place, which is one block off of Pharr Rd. At the first stop sign the house is immediately on the left. The studio is down the driveway on the right side of the house. Entrance is under the canopy at the end of the driveway.
What type of payments do you accept?
I accept checks and credit cards...and, even cash!
Which areas do you service?
People have come to the classes from all outlying suburbs of Atlanta, and even Chattanooga and Franklin,NC.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am the artist and owner of the studio.
What are your hours of operation?
Classes are taught on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 9:30 and evenings of Tuesday from 6:30 til 9:00 PM. I work in studio at other times, and visitors are welcome during classes or in studio time. To make sure that I am in the studio,please call ahead: 404 261-3466 or 404 262-7304. And, don't hesitate to call my cell at 404 808-6406.
Evelyn N Foreman on 11/21/2011 9:54:01 AM
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