If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, why not check out what the Charlotte art scene has to offer? The Shain Gallery’s latest solo show features former Charlotte native Josh Brown. Brown has a long history with the…
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…
Elisabeth Hays | Artist Spotlight
Elisabeth Hays is one of the newest artists to arrive at the Shain Gallery in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood. Her beautiful mixed media butterflies with their golden antennas and brilliant colors immediately catch your eye. Every butterfly exudes the personality…
Lauren Matsumoto | Artist Spotlight
Today we meet Brooklyn-based contemporary painter and collage artist, Lauren Matsumoto. Her work has been seen around the world from solo shows in NYC and Hong Kong to group shows in NYC, Vancouver, Tokyo, and at the US Embassy in…
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…
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…
Trish Beckham | Artist Spotlight
Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles Today we meet Trish Beckham, an artist who discovered her love of art in her teens and is now one of the newest artists to call the walls of the Shain Gallery home. Through her cityscapes…
Ashley Surber | Artist Spotlight
The Ride Today we meet Ashley Surber, an artist based in Suwanee, Georgia and a recent addition at the Shain Gallery here in Charlotte, North Carolina. What first drew me to Ashley’s work is its whimsical and fun nature. Her…
Blaire Wheeler | Artist Spotlight
Today I’m introducing Tennessee based artist, Blaire Wheeler. Blaire creates the most beautiful hummingbird paintings along with colorful abstracts and is one of the newest artists to be represented by the Shain Gallery here in Charlotte. Her love of creating…
Gina Brown | Artist Spotlight
Sit with Me in Paris In today’s artist spotlight we meet Alabama based artist, Gina Brown. I was first introduced to Gina’s work at the Shain Gallery a few years ago. I’ve always enjoyed seeing new pieces by Gina and…
A Virtual Look into the Christy Kindard & Whitney Stoddard Show at The Shain Gallery
Whether you’re currently under shelter-in-place or following the guidelines of social distancing or #stayhome, I wanted to give my readers an inside look into the latest show at Charlotte’s Shain Gallery. While the gallery is currently closed to the public,…
Dinner at Peppervine | SouthPark
Peppervine located in Piedmont Row condominiums in the South Park area of Charlotte. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Bill Greene and offers a menu of locally sourced small plates and tasting menus. The executive chef and his team put…
