The Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA) has selected Linda West as its featured “Artist of the Month” for August. Ms. West’s art will be featured in the entryway to Newnan City Hall until September. Linda was born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia on sweet tea and grits. Her career began in the graphic arts industry, where she spent over 20 years working in production and training, followed by more than 15 years in the corporate world. After retiring, she returned to her first love— painting. Linda’s artistic journey began in the 1980s with painting classes and has since grown into a daily practice. She primarily works in acrylics while also exploring oils, watercolors, mixed media, and resin. Known for her expressive palette knife textures, her style blends realism, impressionism, abstraction, and whimsical, jazz-inspired elements. Linda leaves her signature mark hidden within every painting with a heart. Can you find it? Painting is both a creative outlet and a source of calm for Linda, helping to soothe the soul and ease anxiety. She loves sharing her passion through “Jazzy Art” paint parties, bringing art instruction to homes, churches, offices, and community groups. One of her most memorable experiences was teaching large classes aboard an airplane at the Delta Museum. Linda is a member of the Southside Sketchers, Fayette Art Society, and Newnan-Coweta Art Association. NCAA’s general meetings are held the third Monday of each month (from…
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