Something about the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival feels especially warm and fuzzy. Perhaps it’s the fact that 100% of the proceeds from the festival supports individuals with developmental disabilities via the Hope House Foundation. Perhaps it’s the kind locals and friendly fellow artists. Whatever the underlying cause, Stockley Gardens Art Festival has a way of lifting the spirits.
Read MoreThis weekend at Arts in the Park in Richmond, Virginia, I couldn’t believe the steady stream of art lovers who came out to bask in the beautiful weather and shop for fine art. It was a sight to see 350+ artists’ tents dotting the stretches of grassy knolls underneath towering oak trees and the droves of people who came out, nearly selling us out of our art prints.
Read MoreMagic City Art Connection lived up to its name this weekend. Between the sunny weather, the cool venue, the kind people, and the obvious enthusiasm for original fine art, our first trip to Birmingham, Alabama left us feeling charmed. 10 original paintings found their homes this weekend, and we found a new favorite place to visit in Birmingham.
Read MoreAt the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, we were astounded by the talent from every artist and the quality of every booth display. Thank you so much to my new collectors in Chattanooga for welcoming my work into your beautiful homes and lives and thank you to the Association of Visual Artists for putting on one of the highest quality art fairs we’ve exhibited in yet!
Read MoreThe 3/11 Metropolitan Market in Charlotte, NC, hosted by the Starving Artist Market, was the beautiful, sunny start we needed to kick off our Spring event season. Every time we show in Charlotte, I’m always delighted by the friendly, enthusiastic people and the warm reception my work receives. I finished up my latest painting “Charlotte Sunflower Moonrise” just in time for this market.
Read MoreThe Southbound Craft Fair at the Cobblestone Farmer's Market in Historic Old Salem, with its incredible lineup of art vendors, its twinkling lights, and its festive holiday energy, was the perfect way to wrap up this year’s art events. Thank you to everyone who came out to shop holiday art gifts with us and share in the magic of the evening.
Read MoreWe had an absolutely magical evening at ChristmasFest, presented by the Moravian Music Foundation in Old Salem this past weekend. The evening chill was warmed by the twinkle lights in the trees, the aromatic mulled cider, and the smiles of each person attending. Members of the Moravian Music Foundation delighted everyone by playing Christmas symphonies throughout the evening.
Read MoreMy beloved Winston Salem community came out in droves for Sayso & Friends Winter Market and showed such enthusiasm and support for small businesses . This holiday season, the best gift I’ve received has been the affirmation of what an incredible community I have here in my corner. Thank you all so much for being a part of that.
Read MoreLast weekend was an art trifecta: an art exhibition opening, an artist reception, and an art market all at the same time.This perfect colliding of events was courtesy of 311 Gallery in downtown Raleigh and their new exhibition “Something for Everyone [Squared].” I’m honored to have my latest piece “White Winter Hymnal” accepted into this juried exhibition, on display from Dec 2nd-30th in Raleigh.
Read MoreAfter our first year traveling on the art fair circuit, Holiday Ardmore Art Walk was like a homecoming for my husband and me. Last year’s Ardmore Art Walk was the event that first introduced us to us to the world of art fairs and inspired us to pursue art fair exhibiting. We'll never forget that we have Ardmore Art Walk to thank for all of the incredible art event experiences we’ve had this year.
Read MoreThere are few things that pair so elegantly together as fine wine and fine art. This weekend, I had the opportunity to display my artwork on Raylen Vineyard and Winery’s beautiful estate for their Fall Market event. High up on the hill, we had a sweeping view of the surrounding mountains on one side and sunlit vineyards on the other. It was an absolutely breathtaking backdrop for a fall market.
Read MorePhew, Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, we are impressed! This weekend at the Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival in Norfolk, VA, the weather was absolutely splendid, the collectors were warm and enthusiastic, and the artists were unbelievably talented.
Read MoreOf all the weekends in the year, I cannot imagine a more perfect one to be in the Shenandoah Valley than last weekend at the Virginia Fall Foliage Art Show. It was everything that makes Fall in the mountains absolutely magic. Within that sublime setting we set up for the Virginia Fall Foliage Art Show.
Read MoreIt’s enough for me to be in the mountains with my little family, finding connection with others through art. Adding an award onto that is just more than I could ever dream of. Thank you so much, Hendersonville, for such an encouraging start to our fall art fair season! It was such a joy to chat with you all about the art that I love to create.
Read MoreWow, Charlotte, you blew us away! Thank you to everyone who came out to share in this glorious, blue bird weekend full of art and fun. We’re still reeling off of all of your wonderful, contagiously cheerful energy and are so grateful for this encouraging start to this fall’s art fair schedule. You all helped to make the Festival in the Park our best show to date!
Read MoreThis Friday’s all women-owned and operated pop-up event at Wise Man Brewing was such a blast. Chatting with fellow Winston Salem locals about art and the places we love, with cold ciders and rosé slushies in hand, is just about the most enjoyable way to spend a Friday that I can think of.
Read MoreThis had to be the most beautiful venue for an art fair yet! Setting up my art fair tent at the Arts at Sutherland this weekend felt like setting up in a fairytale land. The perfectly manicured gardens, the brick archways, the rose bushes, the flickering lanterns, and the beautiful historic estate made for the most magical backdrop for an art fair.
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend than with an impromptu family vacation to the mountains? Thanks to the Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival, we had the perfect excuse to escape to the mountains to take in beautiful views, sip wine, listen to Bluegrass music, and…sell art!
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