On the Walls: Julie Armbruster ART

Thank you for checking out my art show at Eclipse Salon.  As a former receptionists at this salon, I know how special this space is and am thrilled to share my work here.

This collection of work contains interpreted quirky love songs, upgraded local legends, a very handsome Moon Dragon ,and a variety of work I’ve done or redone since Hurricane Helene.   

I have a semi-public art studio in the River Arts District and would be thrilled to have you come in for a visit.  I am in the Wedge Art Studios #2b-5 and have limited hours during the week and Saturdays 11-4.  Every Second Saturday the River Arts District sponsors an open event with free Trolley rides to the open studios.  Please reach out for my current availability or come by.

My work is also represented downtown Asheville at Horse and Hero Gallery.  

  JulieArmbruster@gmail.com

Etsy.com/shop/JulieArmbruster

On the Walls: Hannah Rothstein presents Art from the Aftermath

Artist Statement:

“Helene took my art studio and everything in it. All the paint, the tools, the furniture- and all the original work I had, save a for a few pieces I’d kept for myself, works in private collections, and a series of paintings currently in a gallery in Aspen, CO. The art in this show is what I’ve felt motivated to make in the aftermath, working in my ersatz creative space, the space in which I’m biding my art-making time until I can find a new studio- a small desk in my apartment.

You’ll notice that this show spans a variety of genres and media, from outer-space-evocative water color, precious metal leaf orbs, to works about climate change. This is how my brain works. It likes to dabble and roam. It does not like to be confined in one clean, tidy box that makes marketing easy.”

See more of Hannah’s work at her website: https://www.hrothstein.com

On the Walls: Robin McCoy

Robin McCoy: ARTIST BIO

Robin McCoy is an expressionist painter living and working in Asheville, NC. A native of Charleston, SC, he discovered oil painting while studying commercial graphic arts at Savannah College of Art & Design. Obsessed with postwar abstract expressionists and figurative painters, he turned his attention from a rigid commercial approach to focus on large scale paintings in an attempt to move past those formal, learned processes. The result is a very personal process that allows the improvised paint application to inform the final image.

All of the pieces displayed here were submerged by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helen during September of 2024. They all now display damage to varying degrees, demonstrating their resilience by surviving against horrible odds. The survivors were recovered and carry that history as part of their story.

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On the Walls: ​​​​Everett Kohinke (aka EWAYTHEONLYWAY )

Abstract Artist, Musician & Photographer 

Currently living in Cincinnati, Ohio

Mostly self taught, avid Artist’s Way advocate!

Around the time I moved to Asheville in 2020, I found a space to rent in the Foundations Studios building in the Art District. My studio neighbor, Onicas Gaddis, showed me how to put plastic on my walls so that I could start throwing paint. That was the beginning of my journey into finding my unique style and when I realized making art could be fun! My nearly 80 piece stained-glass style  body of work all began when my mother encouraged me to paint on my first 3 x 4 canvas, and I accepted the challenge.  My technique uses tape to create shapes to fill with color and then rounding all the edges by hand with solid black paint. I have continued to experiment, often changing my style as I aim to  find the most enjoyment in the process while still achieving a satisfying and fun balance through my colors, shapes, and layering. 

My minimalist approach encourages the viewer to synthesize their own mental framework and relationship with the painting. I invite you to take your time and let your imagination run wild as you try to make sense of my work! If you are inspired to buy one of my paintings, please feel free to hang it in the  orientation that speaks to you! 

Find my full body of work at Ewaytheonlyway.com

Also Check out my music on all platforms under the name EWAYTHEONLYWAY ! I am completely self produced and make my own beats, lyrics and videos! For all this content subscribe to my YouTube channel EWAYTHEONLYWAY. 

On the Walls: Case Elledge presents LATE 80's NOSTALGIA "When I Was Little"

Welcome to the colorful world of Case Elledge!

Our show is finally up! Please come and check these out in person. They are so sweet!

Prices:

Perfection $50

Twister $40

Popple $50

Little Tikes Coupe $60

Little Tikes Phone $50

Crocodile Dentist $50

Pokey + Gumby $50 each

Rubiks Cube $50

Play Doh $30

Viewfinder $40

On the Walls: Shelby DeGarmo

Artist Statement:

“Howdy! I’m Shelby DeGarmo (they/them). I really like to paint, like a lot! Painting has become a pillar of my life where I feel like things make sense. As an autistic person, I grew up often feeling unwelcome, confused, and incompetent, but through art and fantasy, I’ve found ways to explore relationships, simple joys, laughter, and connection. Art has been a safe space for me to explore my heart and mind- and I hope to provide that space to others unconditionally through community in my art.”

Please enjoy the soft, magical palette and delightfully sweet characters in Shelby DeGarmo’s lovely oil paintings. We will host an artist reception on Friday June 7th from 6-8pm. Please join us and meet the artist.

https://shelbydegarmoart.com

On the Walls: Mars Luren

 Statement from the artist:

“Hello.  My name is Mars.  I have been living in Asheville area since 2017.  I live out in the woods processing existential ennui into creative work- so go ahead and lay yours down, I’ve got that covered for you. All of the pieces showcased on the walls here were made this year. 

I have been re-exploring gouache as a medium, and I began the year by making paper out of junk mail.  The pieces painted on homemade paper are framed without a matte, to showcase the paper itself. 

·      May your interaction with these artifacts offer you an opportunity to question and gain insight into what you really value,

·      May you explore inventive ways to be closer to the objects you use and interact with.

·      May you see broader connections in our many intertwining systems at large without the hassle of nervous system overwhelm.”

You can also see Mars at Sacred Lotus Tattoo. https://www.sacredlotustattoo.com/mars-luren

On the Walls Liz Niemeyer

Artist Statement:

“The pieces here at Eclipse Salon are a collection of work I’ve completed over the last several years and hope you enjoy the variety. I love creating landscapes with cosmic qualities and equally love the complex and challenging nature of painting portraits.

My landscapes are painted from memories and moments in my life that hold emotional significance. I deeply feel the significant energies that being in nature provides us as humans. How we don’t just go out into nature, but we are nature. I try to allow these feelings to permeate into my work.

I teach intuitive painting classes and give color readings, more information on both can be found at lizniemeyer.com

On the Walls: Aaron Tucker

December 18, 2023- January 29, 2024.

Aaron Tucker, an American printmaker and painter born in the Southern US, infuses his work with a delightful charm that belies deeper and richer undertones. His artistic approach is marked by a playful spirit, skillfully weaving layers of meaning beneath the surface. With two distinct studios- one meticulously crafted for printing and the other embracing the free-flowing world of painting- Tucker’s dual studio practice speaks to his dynamic engagement with both mediums. This approach enables his creativity to unfold across a spectrum of expressions, resulting in a body of work that resonates with nuanced artistry.

On the Walls: Casi Fordham's Golden Hour

Artist Statement: My watercolors bring the charm of the natural world indoors. I’ve always had a strong connection to our Blue Ridge mountains, and its treasures. I capture their uniqueness and I hope to inspire others to see the magic in flora and fauna with my work.

On the Walls: Adam Hutchins

Experience the large scale abstract world of painter, Adam Hutchins. Through layering, patterning, and heavy black shapes, Hutchins’ paintings dance on their surfaces and radiate an emotional vibration.

Hutchins work can be seen locally at La Rumba restaurant and on his instagram page @adamhutchins.art

On the Walls: Rachel Klecker Clegg

Artist Statement:

“I started painting tree portraits 15-years ago inspired by a family of giant sycamores that lined the bridle paths where I have worked. The trees stood so stately stopping me in my tracks to take in their bare winter branches against the crisp blue sky. It had me spellbound.

Painting with oil preserves and a smooth consistency of depth and color, the medium captures the beauty of the trees perfectly. My paintings start as a drawing over graphite. I will brush on a thin underpainting with warm tones followed by layers of saturated color.”

See more of Rachel’s work at the Wedge Studios in the River Arts District in Asheville or online at RachelClegg.com

On the Walls: Kevin Andrew

Wanted to be artist all my life, pursued Civil Engineering instead because it was the right path. 

Finally questioned my life, left corporate America, and opened a coworking space focused on community and empowerment called Advent Coworking.

Pandemic, Kid, and More Life Questioning = New Life in Asheville, NC.

I want to make a difference in this world and searching for how. I paint, write, and collaborate to force myself to self reflect and grow.

My art is an extension of my thoughts, emotions, and biases (conscious + unconscious).

Welcome to the chaos, let’s chat!

CONTACT KEVIN ANDREW:

EMAIL: info@creativekevin.com

CELL: ‪(828) 351-9690‬

STUDIO: WEDGE Studios - Studio 2B7     129 Roberts St. - Asheville, NC 28801

On the Walls: Jacqueline Maloney

“My current work has become more colorful, ecologically complex, and is myceliated with messages for our species in a time when, I believe, we all need the medicine of reconnection to place. I often depict humans finding intimacy with our landscape, through acts of paying attention, reciprocity, or conscious resourcefulness. I offer my art as an invitation toward deeper belonging with the living, sentient, intricately connected world around us— as a prayer for our belonging here.”

See more work in town at Horse and Hero Gallery or online at https://www.jacquelinemaloneyart.com/

On the Walls: Clare Beumer-Hill

Currently on exhibit are the lovely works of Clare Beumer-Hill, also known as, INtheRUSHIES. Clare’s botanicals and still-life paintings will be on display April 10th- May 22nd. See more of her art at Horse and Hero Gallery in downtown Asheville and her etsy store: In the Rushies

On the Walls: Harper Leich oil paintings

Harper Leich is an artist, mother, and natural healer living in Asheville, NC.

She studied extensively with the Shanti school under Daisy Marquis in the crafts of energy healing, meditation, plant spirit medicine, flower essences, and herbalism. Her newest show at Eclipse Salon features a brand new gorgeous series based on botanical portraiture titled “Plant Spirit Portraits.”

Additionally, Harper Leich has included a few small bird studies sweetly capturing the birdfeeder stars of WNC.

www.HarperLeich.com

On the Walls: Julie Armbruster ART

Open your imagination to the strange, vibrant paintings of NC based artist, Julie Armbruster!  Her work focuses on narratives that celebrate weirdness and idiosyncrasy through depictions of cartoonish hybrid characters painted in a colorful, graphic style. All original works are brush painted with acrylic and ink and are based on creative problem solving and intuitive drawing. More work can be found on her website JulieArmbrusterART.com and in downtown Asheville at Horse and Hero gallery.

On the Walls: Kyndra Sweep's "Fly With Sparrow Art"

Kyndra Sweep grew up in Palmer, Alaska and moved to Asheville in 2020. She creates whimsical illustrations full of texture and color in a variety of mediums including watercolor, digital, ceramic, and paper mache. Her favorite subject material often includes silly monsters, talking fish people, and a humanoid frog or two. When she’s not in her studio, you can find her playing a board game, painting a mural around town, or going on an adventure with her wonderful partner and pups.

Follow Kyndra on Instagram: @flywithsparrowart

Show will be up at Eclipse Salon October 24-December 5.

On the Walls: Anna Bryant

Anna Bryant is an Asheville, NC-based artist and illustrator working primarily in print media and painting.

Each of her relief printed pieces are slowly hand-carved into blocks of linoleum leaving the image raised. Ink is then evenly rolled on the raised image and paper is placed and pressed to transfer the image.

The aim of her work is to convey a powerful message using minimal, but intentional elements. Art that fosters and inspires connection- within ourselves, with others and the natural world. A constant reminder that we’re all apart of something greater.

To see more work in Asheville visit Art Garden in the River Arts District, or Horse and Hero Gallery downtown.

Shop online www.annabryantart.com

Instagram @anna.bryant.art