In today’s artist spotlight, we meet Elaine Lee of Dear Elaine. I discovered her on Instagram, where I find many artists these days, and I was immediately drawn to her whimsical illustrations. From florals to sketches of her travels, I…
Rachelle Kearns | Artist Spotlight
Today we meet Seattle based artist, Rachelle Kearns. While I often discover artists through their exhibitions in Charlotte area galleries, there’s a little known fact that I also love finding inspiring artists through social media. Kearns whose work has been…
Kelsey Howard | Artist Spotlight
Kelsey Howard / Photo Credit: Finn Rauen My love of color has only grown over the past few years, and the bright and playful colors of Kelsey Howard’s paintings will put a smile on your face every time you look…
Juniper Briggs | Artist Spotlight
Down by the River Today we meet Northern Virginia-based artist, Juniper Briggs. From the very first moment I saw Juniper’s work at the ANFA gallery here in Charlotte, North Carolina, I was immediately drawn to it. While the artist’s work…
Blaire Wheeler’s latest show flutters into the Shain Gallery
“Hummingbird is the spirit of pure joy! She is the messenger of beauty and wonder, and she reminds us to taste the sweet nectar of life.” — Anonymous Blaire Wheeler’s latest show fluttered into the Shain Gallery this past Friday…
In Motion Opens at the ANFA Gallery
Earlier this month the latest exhibition in the ANFA gallery’s new space opened. The exhibition features the work of three artists, including a new artist to the gallery, Sara Pittman. From the moment we saw the exhibition’s previews on the…
Jenna Paddey | Artist Spotlight
I’m so excited to share this interview with Jenna Paddey for the latest artist spotlight. Jenna is a Guelph, Canada-based artist, graphic designer, and freelance illustrator who recently went full time with her artistic talents. I first discovered Jenna via…
LeeAnna Repass | Artist Spotlight
Today we meet artist LeeAnna Repass, Atlanta based artist who has had exhibitions throughout the Southeastern US, including a new exhibition coming to Charlotte’s very own Shain Gallery next year. I had the pleasure of talking to LeeAnna, and she…
Allison Luce | Artist Spotlight
There is a brand new exhibition at the ANFA Gallery, Wavelength, featuring the work of six artists including the stunning ceramic sculptures by artist Allison Luce. One of the things that we love about Allison’s work is not only the…
Studio Sensibilité with Founder Shana Weisberg
Today we meet Shana Weisberg, artist and the founder of Studio Sensibilité, an American in Paris who draws inspiration from French chateaux and interiors as well as 1940’s floral textiles. While she spends most of her time in her adopted…
Susan Westmoreland | Artist Spotlight
Today we meet Atlanta based artist, Susan Westmoreland. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Susan via Zoom and I was able to get an inside look at Susan’s studio during our chat which was such an amazing experience…
Kelly Pelfrey | Artist Spotlight
“Beauty is everywhere. Light and color and nature rain down as good gifts. My desire is to showcase this grace with celebratory brushstrokes, applauding all that is good and oh so lovely in our world.” — Kelly Pelfrey Blossoms Royale…