“Experiencing Revelation reveals something about the viewer, what is viewed , and the Creator or the Revealer. All three are necessary to establish the importance of meaning of life and why we are here.” Earlier this month we finally made…
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…
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…
Joseph Bradley Show at the Shain
Fox Trot It feels like years since I’ve last posted about a new art opening. Due to COVID-19 many of the art galleries have either gone to appointment only, have scaled back their exhibitions or have turned to virtual exhibitions….
Chelsea McShane | Artist Spotlight
Today’s artist spotlight features Chelsea McShane. I first discovered Chelsea’s vibrant animal paintings, abstracts and watercolor portraits on Instagram. Chelsea is a Tula based, self-taught artist who has always had a love for the artist world. In this interview she…
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…
Leanna Garcia | Artist Spotlight
On your wedding day, every detail has been carefully planned right down to the bridal bouquet. Now imagine if your beautiful bouquet could be turned into a oil painting that you can treasure for years to come, filling your heart…
Stacked Stories with Artist Stephanie King
I was first introduced to artist Stephanie King’s work in March of 2019. Stephanie, along with fellow artist Pam McDonnell were featured in an exhibition titled Olly, Olly, Oxen Free at the ANFA Gallery here in Charlotte, NC. The exhibition…
Stephanie Kirkland | Artist Spotlight
In today’s artist spotlight, I’m introducing Stephanie Kirkland, a contemporary southern artist based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Inspired by the outdoors, Stephanie creates abstract and landscape paintings, including a series that was inspired by her travels to Provence, and an upcoming…
Alison Duncan | Artist Spotlight
Today’s artist spotlight features Alison Duncan, an Atlanta-based artist and mom of four. Through her arraignment of colors, lines, layers, and textures Alison hopes to bring happiness to those who view her work. In this interview Alison shares about when…
Sally King Benedict Wow’s at the Hidell Brooks
Seeing a Sally King Benedict exhibition is always the highlight of our year and after last years ‘Lanai’ exhibition at the Hidell Brooks, we were looking forward to the artist newest exhibition titled, ‘Storyboard.’ The exhibition, which opened on October…
