Florida Artists Group

Helen's Bio:

Inspired by her home state of Florida, Helen Moody has been intrigued by old architecture, unique gardens, remote beaches and waterways. This interest has allowed her to bring a unique perspective to her art. As her artistic journey has evolved over the years, her style has also been influenced by travels throughout North America and Europe. Her love for unique subject matter has inspired her to express and share her experiences. 

Moody possess an exceptionally keen eye for still life composition and has an outstanding feel for color, harmony of tone and flawless simplicity. This is reflected in her use of various forms of light to bring out surface textures in the most ordinary objects. 
    
Nature and her love for gardening continue to spark Moody’s passion to paint.  Her home and gardens on the intracoastal waterway in Ponte Vedra are often the focus of her paintings and attest to her talent for design and composition.

Her techniques have been shaped by studies with mentors and instructors notably: Leonard Wren, Connie Winters, Robert Johnson, Alice Williams, Morgan Samuel Price, Chang Quiang, Jim Draper and most recently Jean Chambers.

Moody looks forward to her participation in upcoming community projects that include the Ponte Vedra Recorder First Coast Artist Exhibition in September of 2019, Archway Gallery Exhibition for First Coast Artists in October of 2019, an exhibition in the Riverside Avondale Preservation Society Art House scheduled for the spring of 2020 and a continued presence in Travel Lenders Travel Agency Exhibition.

Artist's Statement:

        “As an artist I am fascinated with rich color and the infusion of light, which has a distinct impact on my work. My goal is to create visually inspiring subjects using light and its varied patterns. As I continue my artistic journey, my style continues to evolve into what I describe at this time as relaxed post impressionistic.”

Education:

 Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL

Artist Workshops:
Jean Chambers – Jacksonville Beach, FL – 2015
Chang Quiang – Jacksonville, FL - 2014
Leonard Wren – Baton Rouge, LA – 2009 & St. Augustine, FL - 2011
Connie Winters – Brantome, France - 2010
Robert Johnson – St. Simons Island, GA - 2008
Alice Williams – Lourmarin, France – 2013 & Ponte Vedra, FL - 2007
Morgan Samuel Price – Orange Park, FL - 2006
Jim Draper – Jacksonville Beach, FL – 2005          

Exhibitions:

 Riverside Avondale Preservation Society Art House Exhibition – Spring 2020
Travel Lenders Travel Agency Exhibition – 2019 – on going
Archway Gallery Exhibition for First Coast Artists – October 2019
Ponte Vedra Recorder First Coast Artist Exhibition – September 2019
Wild Hope Art Gallery,Alpharetta, GA, March 2018 – current
Ponte Vedra Recorder, Annual Art Show
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, (solo show) Ponte Vedra, FL, 2017
Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra, (three women show) Ponte Vedra, FL, 2017
Reddi-Arts Gallery, Jacksonville, FL, 2016
Women Painters of the Southeast, (annual juried show) Franklin TN, 2013
Avondale Art Gallery, Jacksonville, FL, 2011 – 2015
Fairfax Gallery, Ponte Vedra, FL, 2008 – 2011
The Little Gallery II, Moneta, VA, 2012
Marshall Arts Gallery, Greensboro, NC, 2011 - 2012
Holborn Gallery, St. Augustine, FL, 2003 - 2008
Schaeffer Gallery, Atlanta, GA, 2003 – 2005

Public and Private Collections:

“Roses”, (corporate) Compass Orthopedics, Atlanta, GA

“Reflections”, Gail Allen, Moneta, VA

“Twin Oaks”, Emily Stewart, Chicago, IL

“Intracoastal”, Linda Jones, Fernandina, FL

“Sandy Beach in Marsh”, Jeff Sharp, St. Augustine, FL

“Hanak Park Beach”, Linda Van Houton, Louisville, KY

“All Ears”, (corporate) Wachovia Bank, Jacksonville, FL

“Terra Cotta Bouquet”, Frederica Carter, Atlanta, GA

“The Old Mule Pond”, Cynthia Kuharske, Groveland, FL

“Serenity at Sunset”, Mary Keith, Jacksonville, FL

“The Balcony”, Shirley C. Malove, Boca Raton, FL

“Catching Up”, Donna Wilson, Jacksonville, FL

“Strutting”, Sean Dean, Jacksonville, FL

 

 

 

 

Organizations and Affiliations:

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra, FL, Founding member, 1998 thru 2019
First Coast Artists, Jacksonville, FL, member 2003 - 2019
JAG (Jacksonville Artist Guild), Jacksonville, FL, Board member 2017-2019 (member since 2013)
RAP (Riverside Avondale Preservation Society)
Annual artist participation ‘Home Tour and Art House’ exhibition, Jacksonville, FL, 2011 - 2018
Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts, member 2011 - 2017
PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization)
Created & donated painting for women scholarship fund raiser, Clermont, FL, 2016
Jacksonville Zoo 100th Anniversary, created animal paintings for fund raiser, 2014
Women Painters of the Southeast, member 2013 - 2016
American Art Collector, feature article, April 2013
SEFAPP (Southeast Florida Assoc. for Psychoanalytic Psychology)
Sigmund Freud portrait created & donated for fund raiser, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2011
San Sabastian River Artists of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, member 2003 - 2008
Florida State College, volunteer artist in mural project depicting city’s history, Jacksonville, FL, 2004