Things Artists Hear at Art Festivals (And What We’re Actually Thinking) After years of selling artwork at art fairs and festivals, there are a few comments I hear over and over again. Some are flattering. Some are awkward. Some make artists quietly question their life choices while standing in a tent during a thunderstorm warning….
The 159th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and competitive watercolor exhibitions in the world. Artists from around the globe submit their finest work each year, and acceptance into this exhibition is considered a hallmark of professional achievement and artistic excellence in the…
Anchorlights Spring Open House Only open to the public twice a year- do not miss Anchorlight’s Spring Open House. All the studios will be open to the public. Lots of artwork available from some of the best artists in North Carolina working in a variety of mediums. Join me in Studio 1407-5 for lots of…
Lots of new opportunities to buy artwork- original paintings, prints, and cards Join me at an upcoming art market for a selection of prints, small unframed originals, and cards. Great market deals only available during the market. In addition, my studio at Anchorlight will be open on December 2nd from 4-7pm. Anchorlight (the entire building(s))…
Both this weekend! I will be downtown for the Artsplosure Art Event. With an average of 54k attendees- Artsplosure is one of the most popular art markets in the South. I have a large collection of original paintings (unframed and framed) available. Stop in early before they are gone. Artsplosure is Sat. and Sunday May…
Anchorlight Semi-Annual Open House. 1401 and 1407 S. Bloodworth St. near downtown Raleigh. Anchorlight opens it’s doors twice a year to the public (by appointment otherwise). Join my studio in the buildings. Lots of new artwork on the walls and bins. Unframed and framed paintings. There is construction on the surrounding streets- you might have…
Landed in Raleigh after returning from a wonderful week with the Watercolor Art Society of Houston (WASH) and received this email: Congratulations, Ryan! I’m very pleased to inform you that your painting, Amsterdam Skyline, has won Second Place in this year’s Watermedia Showcase competition. In recognition of this, you’ll receive a prize award of $____ + free Artists Network Membership for 1 year ($__…
Centerfest returns this weekend! Join me at my booth for a (hopefully) beautiful weekend. Lots of new artwork available for sale- original paintings (framed and unframed) as well as a selection of prints and cards from around the world. Come to beautiful downtown Durham this weekend as Centerfest takes over the streets. 100+ vendors. Music….
Raleigh Night Market. Thursday June 16th 5-9pm Join me at booth #10 inside City Market in downtown Raleigh. Pick up some art for your home/office. Prints available in various sizes. Buy 2- get the 3rd FREE. Cards also available. Lots of parking nearby on Moore Square and Davie St. Come out and enjoy all the…
Just in time for graduation (and the recent NCAA March Madness tournament- I have been working on a bunch of UNC Old Well and Duke Chapel watercolor paintings. I have recently wrapped up a few of my Beginning Watercolor and Watercolor. Again! classes in Wake Forest and Cary. I am still teaching in Durham and…
