Sculpt Atlanta is home to stone sculptors. We are located at the Artisan Resource Center in Marietta, Georgia off of Cobb Parkway South. The stone studio offers classes for all levels, open studio work time, tools, and supplies all in one location for your convenience. Check out our site for information on the different classes and workshops that you can take. The sculpture studio space is about 650 square feet with tools and other resources available for student use. There is also a retail tools and supply area available for easy and convenient access to purchase or custom order what you need.

Fernando is the owner of the Sculpt Atlanta art studio. Born in Buenos Aires of Italian descent, I was the youngest of four children. I grew up in Long Island and attended Nassau Community College to study advertising design. In 1995 I moved to Atlanta, enrolling at Kennesaw State University as a studio art major. At KSU, I was an active member on the Visual Art Committee, exhibited over eight art exhibitions, winning awards in photography, pottery, and sculpture. During my senior year I had the opportunity to be a studio assistant to noted sculptor Barbara Rheingrover.In January 2000 I was selected as “outstanding senior in visual arts” receiving one of the university’s most prestigious awards. Shortly after graduation I began teaching stone sculpture at Spruill Center of the Arts, in Atlanta. My educational background and hard work has given me many opportunities, such as teaching arts classes for Roswell Recreation Center of the Arts and Cobb County Culture Affairs of the Arts. As an instructor I am thoroughly enjoying the challenges of teaching students how to work in the three-dimensional form. I have been recognized for my successful teaching techniques and empathy with students. Kennesaw State University BA in Visual Artist May 2001 Sculpt Atlanta Artist-Owner 2005-present Atlanta Artworx 2004-2005 Developing business and sculpture programs for all levels of student activities. Instructor: Seaching students all aspects of stone carving, including traditional hand tools and advanced power tools. Emphasis is placed on a professional level of design and presentation. Latin American Art Circle Member and Co- Chair 2003-present Georgia Tech Options Program 2003-present Spruill Center for the Arts 1999-present The City of Roswell & Roswell Recreation Center 2001-2002 Instructor Beginning stone carving, teaching students how to use hand tools and techniques to create a stone sculpture and clay models. Emphasis is placed on form, technique, design, and presentation. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, The Art Place 2001-2002 Instructor Teaching students hand-building techniques with clay. Barbara Rheingrover Studios 1999-2000 Studio Assistant Stone carving and mold process for bronze casting. Education Achievements Active in the Visual Art Committee of the KSU Board. Exhibited in eight juried art student exhibitions winning awards in photography, pottery and sculpture. Awarded a study abroad scholarship to Italy Awarded Outstanding Senior in Visual Arts Artist Statement "Studying art for many years and experimenting with many mediums has helped me develop my technical and visual skills. As a sculptor I was able to grow and explore with my imagination. These images are brought into my work by what captures my interests, beliefs, and the experiences that affect my life. Sculpture has given me the ability and confidence to create what I feel as an artist." Art Exhibition by Fernando DAstoli 2005 Works of Colors: Diversity Among Us Canton, Georgia January 2005 Cherokee County Arts Center 2004 Spruill Center of the Arts Dunwoody, Georgia December 2004 Spruill Fine Art Gallery Fall Open House Marietta, Georgia November 2004 Atlanta Artworx-Artisan Resource Center Exhibitions [04] Roswell, Georgia September-November Heaven Blue Rose Contemporary Gallery On The Grounds II Kennesaw, Georgia June 2004 Kennesaw State University Campus Ventanas [04] Kennesaw, Georgia June 2004 Kennesaw State University Fine Art Gallery Open House Marietta, Georgia May 2004 Artisan Resource Center Bi-Annual Roswell Art Walk Roswell, Georgia April 2004 Iridium Gallery SOCA Roswell, Georgia April 2004 Iridium Gallery ATL art [04] Atlanta Gallery Association, January 2004 The Royal Gallery - Historic Norcross, Georgia Gasp! Gallery @ Tula Atlanta, Georgia Iridium Gallery Roswell, Georgia 2003 Featured Artist Norcross, Georgia December 2003 The Royal Gallery Historic Norcross Colors Atlanta, Georgia November 2003 Gasp! Gallery @ Tula Atlanta Artistico II Atlanta, Georgia October 2003 Buckhead Library Georgia Marble Festival Jasper, Georgia October 2003 - third place-sculpture Chamber of Commerce Building A Portrait Exhibition Atlanta, Georgia September 2003 Gasp! Gallery @ Tula Hispanic Assortments Duluth, Georgia August 2003 Gwinnett Civic Center Bridges of Art Atlanta, Georgia June 2003 The Forum at DeFoor 2003 Touchable Atlanta, Georgia March 2003 Center for the Visually Impaired Art Is For Everyone Roswell, Georgia February 2003 Mt. Park Elementary 2002 Alumni Art Exhibition Kennesaw, Georgia November 2002 Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery Georgia Marble Festival 2002 Jasper, Georgia September-first place sculpture Chamber of Commerce Building 2000 Georgia Marble Festival Jasper, Georgia September 2000 Chamber of Commerce Building 1999 1999 Senior Art Exhibition Kennesaw Georgia, November 1999 Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery 16th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Kennesaw, Georgia May 1999-honorable-mention pottery Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery 1998 Board of Regents Exhibition Atlanta, Georgia June 1998 Midtown Board Regions Building The Fine Art Society of Kennesaw Kennesaw, Georgia October 1998- first place sculptur Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery 15th Annual Juried Student Exhibition Kennesaw, Georgia May 1998-second place sculpture Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery Peach belt Student Art Exhibition Savannah, Georgia Feburary1988 Peach Belt Athletic Conference 1997 14th Annual Juried Student art Exhibition Kennesaw, Georgia May1997-second place sculpture Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery 4th Annual Southern Regional Juried Photography Competition Kennesaw, Georgia March 1997 Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery Juried Art Exhibition Fourth Annual Art of the Golden Generation Kennesaw, Georgia August 8th 25th 2004 Kennesaw State University, the Sturgis Library Gallery Juror: Fernando D'Astoli Art Place Marietta, Georgia June 3rd-27th 2002 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Center Juror: Fernando D'Astoli Commissions and Private Collections Commission "Passage" 2004 On the Grounds II KSU Visual Art Building Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA. Commission "Embrace" 2002 Tower Place Atlanta, GA. Private Collection "Virgin" 1999 "Ballerina" 2003 Paran Place Atlanta, GA. Private Collection "Coumadin" 2001 Atlanta, GA. Private Collection "Stroke" 2000 The Royal Gallery Switzerland Private Collection "Prayer" 1999 "Evolution" 1999 Marietta, GA. Private Collection Woman" 1999 Passion" 1999 Gwinnett, GA Contact Information Fernando D'Astoli carves many different types of stones. Interior and Garden monumental sculptures in Marble or Limestone are individually carved. Commissions are welcome. To visit his studio please call or e-mail for an appointment. Sculpt Atlanta 585 Cobb Parkway South Stone Studio Suite E Marietta, GA 30060 info@sculptatlanta.com 404-786-5990