Commissioning a custom piece is a collaborative experience that connects you directly with the artist's vision, ensuring the final work perfectly suits your specific space. The gallery actively manages and serves as the main point of contact for our resident artists, including those who take on commissioned work. Artists like Patricia Derderian, Jila Davoodi, and gallerist Brenda McMahon have created recent commissioned pieces, among others. Choosing Art That's Right For You Each artist specializes in a unique medium, ranging from Brenda’s ceramics to Patricia’s architectural-style paintings and Jila's dynamic portraits and landscapes. We invite you to visit our online collection for ideas or inspiration. The Commission Process Our gallery typically follows a structured seven-step process that can take between six to...
Every December, Gulfport hosts a holiday arts event that has become a highlight of the region's vibrant creative calendar - the ArtJones Open Studio Tour. ArtJones celebrates its 9th anniversary on December 6th and 7th as a leading artist collective in the area. The event will take place at various artist galleries and studios throughout Gulfport, including Brenda McMahon Gallery. This year's tour features 23 artists across nine different locations. Visitors from across the Southeast come to view and shop for works created by ArtJones artists. Our local community eagerly marks their calendars and turns out in large numbers to support the artists, shop, and socialize. The decision to join an artist collective can bring several benefits to emerging and...
At Brenda McMahon Gallery, we are proud to showcase a diverse group of talented artists who work with unique mediums. Among them is Amanda Fullerton, an award-winning Signature Artist for the Florida Watercolor Society, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, and the North Carolina Watercolor Society. Her collection of watercolor paintings is particularly unique because of the surface she paints on - Yupo paper. Yupo paper is a unique surface that is different from the traditional painting surfaces that most artists use. Its glossy texture makes it easier to paint on and provides greater control as it does not absorb the paint. This allows artists to easily correct and adjust their artwork by wiping it with a damp cloth or paper towel. Why...
