River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Learn about M.Graham watercolors

Open Lecture with Art Graham of M. Graham & Co.
Makers of Professional Artists’ Color & Mediums
Wednesday, April 2nd, 10am
Fine Arts League of the Carolinas
362 Depot St., River Arts District

Space is limited; you must call to reserve a seat. 828.252.5050

Experience the excellence of handcrafted color - In an age where quality appears to be forgotton, M. Graham & Co. recreates artists’ color from a time when excellence was paramount. Handmade with the most beautiful pigments obtainable, each color is individually created to its own unique character, traditionally . . . one tube at a time.

Mr. Graham will discuss how their paints are made and the age-old techniques used. Learn why honey is an essential element for the making of watercolor paints. Find the best approach to solvent free painting and more.

This event is hosted by the FINE ARTS LEAGUE OF THE CAROLINAS and TRUE BLUE ART SUPPLY AND SERVICES.

Here's one artist's testimonial to the exceptional quality of these paints.

Don't miss the June Studio Stroll!
Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15

Visit the River District Artists website for complete artist listings, maps and more information!

RDA artists to teach at John C. Campbell Folk School

Local artists Les Powell and Dawn Dalto will be teaching at the John C. Campbell Folk School in August of 2009.

The course will be a combination of both of their talents.  Les will focus on teaching alternative fired pottery while Dawn works individually with workshop participants on helping them in the professional development of their art careers.

For more information please contact either artist:
Les Powell, 828.216.1037, lespwll@aol.com, www.smokingturtlestudio.com
Dawn Dalto 828.216.9929, dawn@artistwrangler.com, www.artistwrangler.com

Wendy Whitson in Charleston, SC

The Grand Re-opening of the Wells Gallery, 125 Meeting Street, is now exhibiting the landscapes of Wendy Whitson in historic downtown Charleston and at The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Featured artists for the opening are Glenn and Evan Harrington, father and son. Other artists include Karen Larson Turner, Randall McKissick, James Pratt, and David Ballew, to name but a few.

Wendy's landscapes are beautiful impressions and fleeting visions of the North and South Carolina countryside. Now residing in Asheville, but originally from low country North Carolina, Whitson worked in graphic design and photography before devoting her energies to painting.

The Wells Gallery is part of the Charleston Fine Art Dealers Association, and participates in monthly Art Walks in downtown Charleston.

The Wells Gallery
125 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
843-853-3233

Kyle Carpenter at American Folk Art & Framing in Asheville

April 4, 2008.
Blackbird show at American Folk Art & Framing, Asheville, NC.

Kyle Carpenter (ClaySpace Co-op) will be exhibiting his salt/soda-fired pottery in an invitational  show entitled Blackbird. Meet the artist at the reception April 4, 5-8pm. www.amerifolk.com

Art Classes for Adults at River’s Edge Studio – March 29

Power of Neutrals – March 29th, 10:00 – 3:00, $65.00, all materials included
Celebrate nature and new growth in classes this March 2008. Practice mixing and painting browns, grays, mixing blacks and the wide range of neutral colors and texture by close observation of barks leaves, feathers and other beautiful objects in the "Power of Neutrals" class. We will work with a simple three color system (red yellow and blue) to mix a wide range of nature's colors and create small paintings suitable for framing.

For more information and a brochure call or email Fleta at 828-776-2716 or  fleta@fletamonaghan.com

See all current class listings at  www.fletamonaghan.com

River’s Edge Studio is located in the historic River Arts District of Asheville in Riverview Station, build in 1896. Experience working in an artist’s studio in this vital arts district. Out of town visitors are welcomed, make your visit to Asheville an authentic Art Experience!

Last chance to see A Portrait of Nature

Don't forget to stop by the Holy Ground Center ( just off Merrimon Ave. on Orange Street across from Staples parking lot) to see Laurie McCarriar's artwork in: A Portrait of Nature, selected photographic prints on canvas. The exhibit closes in just 8 days, on March 24.

Holy Ground is open Monday-Thursday from 10-4, or call 828-236-0222

Christine Dougherty at the Clingman Cafe

Christine Dougherty is currently showing work at the Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District. She is a painter in the historic Cotton Mill Studios. Her work includes a vibrant array of landscapes, bugs, and old cars. The show will be up through the end of March, so stop by and check out her newest pastel, 'Widow Creek Falls', while having a steaming hot latte. See Christine's blog for examples of her work: www.cedougherty.blogspot.com

Skip Rohde in Knoxville, TN

The Window

Skip Rohde (Cotton Mill Studios) is exhibiting his paintings from the "Old Times" series at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.  These paintings examine the subject of aging. They are sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but always thought provoking. The show will run through May 2.
You can see the entire series at his web site, www.skiprohde.com.

Art Wrangler or Cat Herder?

Local artist and businesswoman helps artists promote themselves
“I know so many talented people who just don’t have the administrative skills needed to prosper as an artist” said Dawn Dalto, founder of Artist Wrangler, a business devoted to helping artists do what they do best...create. Artists are too busy to stop what they’re doing and ask themselves ”How do I market myself?
This is where Artist Wrangler comes in, according to Dalto. Freed of administrative concerns and the pesky details about how to make a living selling their work artists have more time to create.
For more information about Dawn Dalto and Artist Wrangler call 828.216.9929, email dawn@artistwrangler.com or visit www.artistwrangler.com.