Views of Home
Alabama Public Radio is proud to share the work of local artist Abi Brewer, who created an original painting exclusively for the station in 2025, which was featured on thank you gifts during annual pledge drives. Views of Home is what Abi calls "a love letter to Alabama."
The painting celebrates the different flora, fauna and landscapes of the State. Views of Home shows a Yellowhammer, the state bird of Alabama, as well as the state flower, the camellia. Cahaba lilies along the Cahaba River are also painted on the canvas.
Abi says the artwork is also an homage to North Alabama's mountains, which are featured in the foreground in the painting. The bay and coastline in South Alabama are also depicted in the exclusive artwork.
About the Artist:
Abi Brewer is a mixed media painter based in Tuscaloosa. Although she didn’t focus on visual arts in her early years, Abi was deeply immersed in the arts, training as a classical ballet dancer from the age of 10 and later dancing professionally with the Alabama Ballet.
After retiring from ballet and enrolling at the University of Alabama, Abi began painting as a creative outlet. She later added Studio Art to her studies, alongside International Studies and Chinese, finding that her diverse interests enriched her work. This multidisciplinary approach remains central to her creative process.
Abi Brewer Fine Art was established in 2022, starting with local sales and market appearances. Today, she is a studio artist at the Kentuck Art Center, participates in solo and group exhibitions, and hosts watercolor workshops in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.
In 2024, she led a grant-supported project from the Tuscaloosa Arts Council, offering free workshops to underserved communities, and established a partnership with Capstone Village Retirement Living.
Abi is also pursuing a Masters in Business at The University of Alabama to better understand how artists can sustain themselves while staying true to their vision. She aims to continue creating for her collectors and expanding access to the arts in West Alabama and beyond.
Views from Home Coffee Mug:
The Views of Home artwork was featured as a thank you gifts during APR pledge drives.
Yellowhammer Socks:
The Yellowhammer Socks made their official debut as an exclusive thank-you gift during the 2026 Spring Membership Drive, with a focus on the Yellowhammer bird and camellia flower.
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