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

On the Walls: Alexandra Bloch Oil Paintings

Featured artist at Eclipse Salon. This installation showcases gorgeously rendered still-life oil paintings. Delicate, subtle meditations on light, shadow, and form.

https://www.abloch-artanddesign.com/

On the Walls: Brian Serway's Neo Appalachia

My name is Brian! I am an East-Tennessee based folk illustrator. My work is heavily influenced by my Appalachian home, exploring themes of folklore, mysticism, cosmology, occultism, and the natural world. I started illustrating full-time at the start of 2018 and have been doing my own printmaking ever since!

On the Walls: Rita Peters : Moonkritter

While the Flowers Were Sleeping. Oil on panel.

Eclipse is excited to show the ethereal paintings of Rita Peters also known as Moonkritter.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Moonkritter

On the Walls: Casi Fordham

Former Eclipse Salon stylist, Casi Fordham has installed a gorgeous selection of watercolors and giclee prints featuring WNC landscapes and detailed animal portraits.

Casi’s watercolors bring the charm of the natural world indoors. The artist has always had a strong connection to the woodland life, and its treasures; to capture their uniqueness is the gift that defines her art. Casi hopes to inspire others to see the magic in fauna and flora with my work, and to give a renewed appreciation for the greatness we call nature in The Blue Ridge Mountains.
Casi Fordham is a long time resident of Asheville, North Carolina, and member of the downtown community. She is a self taught artist with a knack for working with her hands. If she isn’t painting or knitting, she’s chasing her young son, Wilder, the inspiration for much of her work.

https://www.casigailart.com/

On the Walls: Amy Massey

Beautiful watercolor and gouache paintings. https://www.amygmassey.com/

On the Walls: Amanda Clayton

We are pleased to welcome the mixed media art of Amanda Clayton.

On the Walls: Jessica Lee Sanders Art

Artist Statement: My work is charged by emotions.

Everyone is going through something. I aim to portray the internal struggle of living in society and unveil repressed sentiments that people are resistant to share. The strong emotional content of my portraits and dramatic use of light & shadow create contemporary statements on the human condition. 

On the Walls: Caitlin O'Neill

Lovely selection of mixed media drawings and collage work from Caitlin O’Neill.

King of Birds $160

Maude $65 framed.

On the Walls: Hannah Bunzey

We are delighted to have the work of Hannah Bunzey in the salon. Bright colors, psychedelic style, and delightful dancing characters, they are a joy to behold. See her work online at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BunzeyWorks

On the Walls: Lost Mountain

March 21, 2021-April 25, 2021

Lost Mountain makes small batch serigraph prints and visual narratives that are rooted in Southern Appalachian landscapes. They seek to document curious explorations of this ancient region, and the human experience within it. This collection of work features scenes of lush high country peppered with rhododendron, hidden wells, and a milky way of butterflies.
All silk screen prints are hand pulled by Rosy and her partner Matt in their East Asheville home.
https://www.lostmountainprints.com

On the Walls: Greta Ashworth "Conscious Inquiry"

Artist Statement:

I see art as an introspective adventure that enables me to play, to wonder, and to understand my experiences. As an aritst, I work primarily in watercolor and gouache.

For the past few years, my art has revolved around the theme of the duality of mind and body. I hope to convey and gain insight into the wisdom of both these cerebral and material realms. As is evident in my work, I experience their intersection as both magical and spiritual. I find myself especially drawn to the subjects of egoic narrative, sensory perception, empowerment, peace, and our relationship with nature. Most recently the themes of relationship, connection, and empathy have become prominent in my work.

Before anything else, I am a curious and passionate human being dedicated to a life of discovery and growth. I have traditionally served in the field of youth development. When not analyzing my personal life philosophy, I am also a freelance writer, illustration and creative generalist living in Asheville, NC. I deeply enjoy traveling in Latin America, drinking coffee, soaking up nature, and reading about psychology and philosophy.

https://consciousinquiry.org/

On the Walls: Suzanne Saunders

Beauty in Turmoil

It is trying times for the world right now, and we all need a break; a haircut, a new painting, whatever it takes to bring some peace of mind and good feels. I like to share my visions with the world and create some inspiration and wonder.

I am an Asheville native who has worked in New Orleans as a full-time artist since 993. I am so happy to be back painting in the mountains and sharing my work locally. My work can be found in many homes, galleries, restaurants, and event spaces around the world.

You can find my work online at suzannesaundersartwork.com and on facebook at suzannesaundersartwork and instagram at sesaun