Magnificent paintings in the medium of pure pigment - three local artists demonstrate the breathtaking beauty and versatility of pastels.

SUSAN SINYAI  ~  BEVERLY KIES  ~  PAMELA WINKLER

The show will run through December 31. 

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A large crowd attended the opening reception on November 18th, and the show is already a success with several paintings sold.

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If you love the pastel medium, you'll appreciate the artistry of these works and the dedication of the artists to their craft.  If the thought of pastels conjure a medium of pale colors and chalky texture, suitable only for pictures of pretty floral arrangements, you'll view the form differently once when you see the work of Pamela Winkler, Beverly Kies and Susan Sinyai. The depth of color that can be achieved with pastels is astonishing, beautifully exemplified in the hands of these three talented local artists. Winkler's paintings are particularly realistic;  her choice of man-made subjects reflects her interest as an architect in stuctural features, but the beauty is fully revealed in the effects of time and weather.  Sinyai's landscapes are more romanticized, conveying the emotion of interacting with nature; her love of the subject paired with her technical skill captures the experience of witnessing a perfect moment.  Beverly Kies is more graphic in her approach to the medium; bold colors and outlined figures bear witness to the powerful presence and movement of animals great and small.  Their subjects vary and the work of each bears the hallmarks of their own style, but the results all testify to their mastery of techniques in this unique medium. 

Shown (from top):

"Fantasy Herd" by Beverly Kies

"On the Tracks" by Pamela Winkler

"Still Water - Beaver Lake" by Susan Sinyai

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Click here to see more of these artists' works

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Karen Weihs' Newest Paintings

We were pleased to honor Karen Weihs' 20th anniversary of painting with a show in October. 

Some of those pieces are still on display.  Karen's work is a place where art lovers of all stripes can meet.  It is abstract art that connects viewers with nature in ways we all instinctively understand.  At the same time, her paintings portray nature with a degree of realism but evoke a response that transcends the subject.

Originally from Charleston, SC, with a BFA from the University of Georgia, Karen began her career as a graphic designer.  She now paints primarily from her studio in Cashiers, NC and teaches regularly at the Bascom Museum in Highlands.  Along the way, she wrote a popular book about the creative and artistic process titled Out of My Mind that has affected many aspiring and experienced artists.

Click here to see more of Karen's paintings

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Marsha Hammel puts WNC's Musical Personality to Canvas

Two of her recent paintings, "Four-Part Harmony" and "Serious Fun: String Quartet" earned honors at last month's national juried show of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild.

Marsha Hammel has captured much of the region’s musical flavor in a collection of paintings that say as much about the place and the people who live here as the music itself.  All the characters in her paintings are familiar faces, all caught up in the music and, like the artist who paints them, feeling the Groove.

 

To see more of Marsha's work click here.

 

In her words, "The Groove in painting is Balance of Movement and Rhythm, Color and Form, Line that engages the eye in a graceful Dance.  Texture and Surface are part of the sound of a painting, too. The Tone of the painting is the picture plane that should be holistic in its presentation to the viewer. 'The Line is the Form' is an old mantra of mine. Each brush stroke must have purpose…The Groove is Pure. There is no deceit in balance or equilibrium. Trying to fake it or trying to express something that you don’t feel doesn’t work. The audience knows it and the viewer knows it."

In case you missed it, we've moved!

to 365 Merrimon Avenue, just 3/4 mile north of downtown Asheville.    

The new shop offers expanded gallery space, Plenty of free parking, and a framing design area that is unmatched in WNC. 

With the improved parking & access, plus the larger gallery space, we can offer you the best possible service & selection.  Framing choices include a greater offering of hand-gilded and carved period reproductions, WNC's largest assortment of fun, colorful inlays, fabric mats & liners, and more.  Experience the largest selection and most experienced staff, in a design space unrivaled in WNC. 

Our display of art now includes work from many local painters and artisans, some of the finest work being produced in Western North Carolina. 

Please visit the ART section of this website to sample some of their remarkable offerings.

At BlackBird Frame & Art we are expert framers, designers & consultants offering quality Custom Framing for art, objects and memorabilia. We have Asheville and Western North Carolina’s largest selection of picture frame designs.

The following local artists show their work in our new Merrimon Avenue gallery (click underlined links to pages on this website): 

Paintings

Patti Best (oils), Jerry Cram (acrylics), Todd Fowler (acrylics), Dave Goldman (oils), Marsha Hammel (oils), William Jameson (oils), Beverly Kies (pastels),  Peter Loewer (illustration), Gayle Paul  (oils), Fred Reber (mixed), Lisa Ringelspaugh (watercolor), Susan Sinyai (pastels), Terri Walton (oils), Karen Weihs (oils)

Sculpture

Julia Burr (steel/wood)

Crafts

Jesse Lee (metals), Nancy Livingston (porcelain), Joe Cunningham (turned wood),

Photography

Doug Cavanah

Giclees and Reproduction Prints (Local Interest)

John Mac Kah, John Shryock, Robert Tino, Ann Vasilik (some of the artists displaying originals also offer giclee reproductions of their work) 

We carry a large selection of decorative prints and posters, and have extensive catalog and on-line resources.  We provide professional assistance with searches for art to decorate any style of home or office.

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