Recently, I had the pleasure of viewing Immersed in Light: Studio Drift at the Mint. The exhibition is truly special and so impressive that, after attending the morning media preview, I went back the same night for the opening reception. …
Art + Architecture
In the Studio with Wendy Bilas
Written By Laura Thompson Vibrant, fluid, yet detailed paintings of finches, wrens, and chickadees line the hallway leading to the light-filled studio. A James Taylor song plays at a low volume. Paints and canvases are spread about on easels and along the walls in various stages of work. This is the sedate workspace of Charlotte-based artist Wendy Bilas. An established, and much-loved, painter who has been honing her craft over the past 20 years, Bilas has found the right light and touch to …
What Inspires Artist Christy Kinard?
Christy Kinard’s art just makes you feel better. Focusing on floral still lifes that burst with color, Christy layers her work with fabric and paper and life. She shares with us the sources of her inspiration…travelling and living abroad, favorite artists, and a life well-lived. …
What Inspires Artist Kim Schuessler?
It’s no secret…we are huge Kim Schuessler fans at Peachy. So we were very keen to find out what inspires one of the most popular figurative painters in the Southeast. Find out more about what keeps Kim's creativity flowing below. And if you’re in the Charlotte area this week, don't miss the Pop-Up Trunk Show featuring her amazing hand-painted skirt collection at Shain Gallery on Thursday, October 11. …
