FEATURED ECAG MEMBER ARTIST: Marty Woodall
Marty Woodall, a native of San Angelo, Texas, says that artistic ability ran in her family. Her grandfather, mother, and sister all painted. Her grandfather mainly painted in oils but taught Marty how to paint with pastels and watercolors; they were not quite as messy for a child to use.
"Located near our home was the Kendall Art Gallery, which offered programs for young aspiring artists, such as myself," said Marty. She loved the programs and said they were the highlight of her youth. They offered exposure to all types of mediums, but Marty was always drawn to work on canvas. She also took art classes as part of her primary education.
Marty Woodall, Maureen O'Hara | Graphite on Paper
After marrying her first husband, a member of the U.S. Air Force, Marty lived in the Azores region of Portugal, where she studied art with Senhor Maduro Dias. "Senhor Dias required everyone to start with the basics perspective, composition, shadowing, and color theory," said Marty. After about five months of instruction, Dias asked her to assist him in teaching some of the new students the basics.
After returning to the United States, life got in the way of art, but I never gave up on art. "At the end of 2019, I picked up some watercolors, dug out my oil paints and pastels, and even picked up acrylics. By using all these mediums, I can adapt what I am using to the time I can devote to art that day," said Marty.
Marty Woodall, Calla lily | Acrylic on Canvas
Marty attributes her passion for the arts to her faith in God. At 70-plus, she uses her art to help fund her participation in mission trips to Guatemala and Brazil. In 2020, she participated in the Eclectic Cotton Festival Art Show, where she received two awards. In 2021, Marty joined the Elmore County Art Guild, Prattauga Art Guild, Pike Road Arts Council, Wetumpka Downtown Artists, and The Kelly. This year she entered nine items in the 2022 Alabama National Fair Creative Arts Show, where she was awarded seven ribbons.
Marty Woodall, Alabama Scenic River Trail–Coosa River | Watercolor on Paper
Looking forward to the coming year, Marty hopes to participate in at least two mission trips in 2023.
Galley One Holiday Open House
On DECEMBER 1, 2022, Gallery One Fine Art will hold an Open House from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm in conjunction with the Cloverdale Village Open House. Gallery One is located at 423 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Elmore County Art Guild members Dorothy Littleton, Carol Barksdale, and Shirley Esco are represented by Gallery One Fine Art.
For more information visit GalleryOneFineArt.com or call 334.269.1114.
