
MEET THE ARTISTS
Our artist are the heart of Southern Heartland Art Gallery.
Discover their stories, explore their work, and support their creative journey.
Painting

Kathy Cuiffi
Kathi Cuiffi is a longtime local artist whose work spans more than five decades. Working in oil, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic, she is known for expressive portraits, vibrant florals, and richly atmospheric landscapes. In addition to creating commissioned work, she has shared her love of art through years of teaching and active involvement in the Portrait Society of Atlanta.

Wes Whitney
Wes Whitney is an Oxford, Georgia artist specializing in acrylic animal and portrait paintings. After a 45-year career in graphic design, he now paints full time, creating expressive works that range from richly colored compositions to dramatic black-and-white pieces with bold color accents.

Kamden Ecker
Kamden Ecker is a contemporary realist and floral oil painter based in Georgia. Classically trained in drawing and painting, she creates hyperrealistic works inspired by her own photography and guided by a fascination with light, nature, history, and technical process. Beyond the studio, Kamden serves as Visual Arts Director for the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center and is an active advocate for arts education and community outreach.

John D Williams
Donnie Williams began painting in 1976. His chosen mediums are watercolor, acrylic, and oil He extends his creativity with stained glass, mixed media and stone carving, and even makes music on the side! Subject matter include landscapes, water and watercraft, and farm scenes. Donnie is the host of SHA's weekly Friday Paint party, where all adult residents are welcome and teaches classes at the senior center and in Eatonton GA.
Jewelry

Janice Baulkmon
Janice Baulkmon Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, with formative summers spent along the coast of Georgia, Janice draws deep inspiration from the contrasting landscapes that shaped her early life. Now based in Covington, Georgia, her work reflects a lifelong connection to nature, animals, and the quiet strength found in the natural world.






