DARGAN LONG STUDIOS

(Flint River, 16x20 oil on canvas)

Dargan Long, southern artist, grew up in southwest Georgia.  As a young boy he spent much of his time on his grandparent's farm near Bainbridge.  His grandmother, a watercolor artist, introduced him to painting at an early age.  She instilled in him a love for art and a desire to paint.  After many years of farming, he was finally able to pursue a career in art.  He is mainly a self-taught artist, but has studied with many talented artists at the Art Student's League of New York City.  He attended painting classes taught by Frank Mason, Jack Faragasso, and George Passintino.  He also attended additional work shops taught by Daniel E. Greene, Ray Vinella, and David Leffel.  Although his passion is for portrait painting, his works also include landscapes, wildlife, and still life paintings in oil and watercolor.

Pictured left to right:  John Simmons (30x40 oil on canvas), Willis Park (12x16 oil on canvas), Marti Huntington (24x36 oil on linen, Daughter of Brad & Lynn Huntington)