Marine Artist Anne Brodie Hill - Lake Lanier Georgia

Anne Brodie Hill announces the release of her new signed and numbered limited edition print, "Lake Sidney Lanier 2000". Anne is a local Gainesville artist who wanted to capture the essence of "life on Lanier". The original watercolor painting, which portrays all the many aspects of summer fun on the water, was created for several reasons. First , to celebrate the year 2000, and second, to commemorate the golden anniversary of the building of Buford Dam - hence the start of Lake Sidney Lanier.

Anne says when conceiving the idea for this painting, she tried to envision an artwork that would convey how meaningful the year 2000 is to all who love and enjoy the lake. When realizing that this year is also the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Lake Lanier, the concept became even more meaningful. Anne is also a photographer and used many of her photos as references of this special year 2000 painting. When choosing which photos to paint from, Anne focused on her memories of many years spent on the lakes of Georgia. The painting seems to capture every aspect of Lanier, including the golden sunsets, the lazy summer days, and of course boating! She also wanted to incorporate a map of the lake, not a navigational type, but a stylized map, with some roads and towns identified. The result is a beautiful collage of memories brought to life through the magic of watercolor. Anne hopes this painting will be a reminder to all of how Lake Lanier looked in the year 2000 and how essential it is to keep it beautiful for all the years to come.

The Golden Celebration Committee, which has planned a year long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the start of Buford Dam and Lake Lanier, has given Anne permission to place their logo in the margin of the prints. Anne is also becoming involved in ways to help Lake Lanier. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her prints will go to the Lake Lanier Association Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the water and shorelines of the lake clean and beautiful.

There are 18 images in the new Lake Lanier 2000 painting. Anne invites you to see if you or a family member are painted into the lake scenes. Starting from the top left and going clockwise, a spectacular sunset is seen with a small airplane (perhaps from Mathis airport?) in the sky. The canoe was seen up Two Mile Creek, a dad and son and grandson enjoying a Saturday paddle. The Great Blue Heron, seen near Lan Mar Marina, is always a surprise for those lucky enough to see him in flight. The judge’s boats and rowers at Clark’s Bridge were seen during the exciting US Rowing Masters National Championships last August. And isn’t it great when a Dad finds the time to take his son fishing, near Clark’s Bridge. Ski boats and wake boards are a common sight at Lanier- this one’s just coming out from under Thompson Bridge. Our beautiful Canada geese that stay all year are swimming with their new goslings. If only we could teach them not to eat our grass and to be potty trained! And is there anything as peaceful and glorious as a group of sailboats on a Sunday afternoon race in October, or any time of year? Who can match the Poker Run at Lanier Harbor? This year 250 boats will start from Buford Dam, and beat last year’s record as the largest Poker Run in the world! Pontoons, speedboats and cruisers will test their wits and navigational skills to win the prizes. And July at Lanier would not be complete without the fabulous fireworks at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, the destination for family fun and recreation all year long.

The red symbol by the location of Buford Dam is the place of the Corps of Engineers Headquarters, whose dedicated members operate the 49 beautiful parks around the lake. Starting in March, 1950, the Corps were responsible for the building of Buford Dam. The assortment of fishing flies on the gray board were seen in the antique boat collection at the Atlanta Boat Show and represents fishing for trout in the Chattahoochee River above and below the Dam.

What would a weekend in the summer be without a flotilla! Noodles, foam floats, and rafts hold up young and old, cooling off and relaxing. Houseboats have become a big thing on our lake, some even more luxurious than one’s home on land! And it’s always a race to get to the best spot. Horseshoes, campfires, toasting marshmallows, fish fries, candles and torches, cool breezes, and being with best friends- can you beat it!

Children and grandchildren love to paddle around in small boats and dinghies - of course with life jackets on. And perhaps camping in tents and RV’s around the lake is bigger than anything. Lanier’s campgrounds offer great spots near the water with shade and beaches for a great getaway.

Another special part of the painting is the Aqualand Marina Lighthouse. Designed by Alan Wayne, the beacon is a favorite marker on this end of the lake. Each small anchor in the painting represents one of the 10 marinas and other yacht and boat clubs on the lake. Near the center is our ever-present, noisy kingfisher. Near Clark’s Bridge is a little yellow duck with sunglasses, floating down the Chattahoochee River. This will be the location of the year 2000 Rubber Duck Derby presented by Atlanta Marine, the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club and Alan Hope of Lakeside on Lanier newspaper. The proceeds benefit the Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Hall County.

In 1995 after moving to Gainesville from Stone Mountain, Anne began photographing and painting scenes of Lake Lanier. She is a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists and a member of COGAP, the Coast Guard Artist Program. Her love of marine landscapes and subjects launched the idea for her Bridges of Lake Lanier series. She has prints available of Brown’s Bridge, Bolling Bridge and Clark’s Bridge and plans to release a new bridge print each year until all 14 have been represented. The prints come in two sizes, approximated 15x20 and 8x10 and postcards of each bridge are also available. Frames You-Nique in Gainesville is the exclusive dealer for Anne’s prints. The "Lake Sidney Lanier 2000" print (limited edition, signed and numbered) with a special remark, if requested.

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