| TWO SHOWS at The Conn-Artist Studios |
J O A N M U R P H Y “Carolina Impressions” May 2008 |
| September 7th, 2007 - The Conn-Artists Studios was the place to be! We celebrated the opening reception for the "79.9" Juried Art Show during Downtown Hendersonville's 1st Friday Gallery Walk. Connie's inspiration to host the show was born through her appreciation of the work many artists do in their "seasoned" years. "They SEE better than any 20- year old" says Connie. it is evident in the work presented. Chloe Boehm- 1st Prize Winner (pictured upper left with juror, Wendy Whitson and Connie Vlahoulis) was presented First Prize for her Mixed Media painting, "Many Moons Ago" Pictured above; Tom Asbury poses with all three winners in front of Mary "Charlie" Griffin's Honorable Mention, "The Edge of the Woods" Far Left; 2nd Place winner, Lorraine "Larry" King, TWSA, SPS with her watercolor, "Winter Cattails IV" Left; 3rd place winner, Lenore Barnett, NOAPS with her painting, "Paros, Greece" |
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| "Retrospective" Kathryn Crutchfield Stein 1947-2007 |
| "Udder-ly Ridiculous" copyright Mike Darras 4'x4' $1,800 SOLD! |
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| * Mike Darras 2009 Taught, Outsider, Impressionistic, Pop-Folk Artist... Tennessee, Mike uses wit and humor in most of his paintings and creations. Using mixed media on wood, his art is rich and deep in color, texture and expression. Mike tends to see outside the normal realm of reality, and this is evident in his signature long legged characters and animals. Subtle messages of peace and love are in most of his works, along with a peace symbol after his signature. These trademarks have given Mike the nickname “Peace-man”. With the constant support and encouragement of his beautiful wife *Beth (who he claims is the real artist in the family), Darras paints every day in his Chattanooga studio, and the close couple is usually at art shows on the weekends. His work is in a number of galleries & shops throughout the South. Mike has had several careers in his life; photographer. Restaurant owner, and antiques dealer to name a few. Painting and art is, and always has been a passion of his. Being of Greek heritage, Mike feels that art has been in his blood for thousands of years. Completely self taught, Mike waited till, “all of his kids were either married, off to school, or out of the house” to pursue this goal. He and Beth reside in Chattanooga and have 6 kids and 3 grandchildren, along with 2 daughter in laws, 4 parents, 4 brothers and sisters, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and 1 very old but very lovable dog. |
| September 2007 "79.9" |
| "It's Good to Be a Wall Flower" Sharon Dietz, "blooming" (emerging) artist First Show |
| OPENING Reception Saturday March 27th 3:00-5:00 PM Meet Kathy's (human) Family and Meet the Artist- Sharon, our Open Studio Artists & Art League Friends of Kathy and Sharon |
| Save The Date! Thursday Evening JUNE 10th, 2010 1st Annual PLEASE MATCH MY SOFA Juried Art Show Call To Artists! |
| We are so proud to offer these two shows which will be available during our gallery hours, Wed & Fri 10-5, during classes & by chance, or by an easy appointment. The shows will run from March 10th- May 15th, 2010 Call Connie 329-2918 or Barbara 774-2720 Good to Be a Wall Flower- Sharon Dietz Retrospective- Kathryn Crutchfield Stein We do not offer Credit Cards at this time but welcome Lay-A-Way purchases Most of the artwork in the show is offered for sale from $150-$300 We offer delivery and installation at no charge within 30 Miles |
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