It is always fun to come across a new artist that you fall in love with! I first saw Whitney Wood Bailey’s art a few weeks ago and have not stopped thinking about it. Her work is a beautiful balance of fluid, organic shapes with controlled manifold ticking marks. I had a hard time narrowing it down to a few pieces to post, but you can see more on www.whitneywoodbailey.com. I personally love her works on paper, but my husband Michael likes the large-scale canvases.

Here’s a little about Whitney:
She received a BFA in Painting from Auburn University in 2005. While earning her undergraduate degree, Whitney studied with the University of Georgia in Cortona, Italy. Following graduation from Auburn, she studied with Rhode Island School of Design in Pont-Aven, France. Moving back to the states, she interned with Paul Kasmin Gallery and studied under painter Larry Poons in New York City. In 2008, Whitney received her MFA in painting at Savannah College of Art and Design. Whitney states, “Using both organic and highly controlled painting techniques, the resulting composition is a compromise between excess and restraint, impulse and logic.”

Whitney’s studio, available by appointment only, is located in the L2 studio at the TULA Art Center. You can also see select pieces at TEW Galleries, Hotel Palomar and the Rymer Gallery in Nashville.

1. Clinton Smith – At the moment, three new tomes are wrestling for space on my nightstand, and I can’t get enough of any of them: Rooms to Inspire in the City by Annie Kelly, architect Bobby McAlpine’s The Home Within Us and designer Thomas O’Brien’s American Modern.
2. Kate Abney – I know it’s cliché, but Domino: The Book of Decorating is such a wonderful resource for someone like me who’s just starting out. Celerie Kemble’s To Your Taste is great, too. It really shows how to create transitional interiors that reflect individuality—with a Southern spin. I saw Bazaar Style at an outdoor market once and almost bought it—it’s such a neat collection of eclectic spaces. Oh and Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens People. What a dream.
3. Rachel Cardina Lasserre – Lately, I have been on a French style obsession reading French Home by Josephine Ryan. I also look forward to reading photographer Todd Selby’s new book The Selby is In Your Place as soon as I get my hands on a copy!
4. Heather J. Paper – Admittedly, I’m fickle when it comes to design books; I tend to love the one I’m with. At the moment, it’s Alessandra Branca’s New Classic Interiors. But ask me tomorrow and it may well be another!

Now, it’s your turn! Share with us what’s on your coffee table or nightstand.

Which brings me to our next Friday favorites… our favorite artists. I know it is tough to narrow down to just one, but let us know which artist you are crazy about right now! And if you happen to like abstract expressionists, don’t forget to order a few stamps here!

(Image credits: 1. Ben Berlow, installation view of mixed media on found paper 2. Les Demoiselles D’Avignon by Pablo Picasso 3. The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt 4. Three Flags by Jasper Johns)

1. Clinton Smith – I’m a sucker for works on paper. One of my favorite artists at the moment is Ben Berlow. I recently bought a piece of his from Callicoon Fine Arts in New York and I love it. Now, I just have to have it framed!
2. Sejal Bhima – Picasso
3. Eric Ashley – Rembrandt
4. Heather J. Paper – It’s so hard to pick one favorite artist! For glass it’s Dale Chihuly, sculpture is Deborah Butterfield and painters depends on my mood. I’m more drawn to American artists so, for today, I will have to say Jasper Johns.

We all love flowers, but do you have a favorite? We do!

(Image credits: 1. Erica George Dines via AH&L 2. Erica George Dines via AH&L 3. Mikkel Vang 4. Erica George Dines via AH&L)

1. Clinton Smith – Quince
2. Kate Abney – Peony
3. Rachel Cardina Lasserre – Magnolia
4. Heather J. Paper –  Sweet Pea

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Photographed by Melanie Acevedo via Moodboard

(Image credits: 1. Erica George Dines via AH&L 2. Apartment Therapy
3. Erica George Dines via AH&L)

1. Heather J. Paper – Sherwin-Williams Sealskin SW7675
2. Clinton Smith – “The Veuve Clicquot Orange” like
Benjamin Moore’s Mandarin Orange 2018-20
3. Katy Wharton – Benjamin Moore Plum Royal 2070-20
4. Kate Abney – “Raspberry,” like Sherwin-Williams’ Cerise SW6580
5. Rachel Cardina Lasserre – Ralph Lauren Surrey TH28

Let us know what color you can’t get enough of! You can join Heather and me on the darker side or team up with the rest of the AH&L staff with their bright and bold hues.