| Award
winning, published watercolor artist and photographer, M.J. (Martha) Montgomery began
painting with watercolors in 1991. Montgomery was accepted into the Huntsville Art League
(HAL) as an exhibiting artist in July of 2004. Chuck Long, internationally known artist,
author and teacher of Huntsville, Alabama became her instructor in 2005. In addition to exhibiting at the HAL Gallery and
others, Montgomery continues to paint commissioned pieces.
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Interest in photography came as a result of collecting material to
use as a resource for her artwork. Friends and acquaintances began to request copies of
photographs and Martha could not keep up with producing paintings as quickly as she took
photographs. Pictures of wildlife have become a specialty and MJ relishes an opportunity
to sit quietly in remote settings waiting for the perfect shot. |
| Montgomery’s work reflects her
scientific and logical thinking as she tends to paint in a realistic and tight style. She
particularly enjoys painting structures, landscapes, dogs and other creatures. She
continually collects material as she works in her garden and trains her obedience and
agility dogs. |
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| MJ graduated from Auburn University with degrees in Animal and
Dairy Science and Ag Business and Economics. Montgomery currently resides in Huntsville
with her husband and 4 dogs. |
| Favorite Quote:” To laugh often and much; to win the
respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of
honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the
best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by an healthy child, a garden
patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because
you have lived. This is to have succeeded” Ralph Waldo Emerson |
MJ’s Website www.
MJMontgomeryFineArt.com is currently under construction.
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