Category — NC

Happy Wednesday all! Be sure to check out my Design Tuesday post over on Savor NC Magazine. I had the chance to sit down with the Janelle Howington who is the new Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence at Artspace in Raleigh NC. She is a very talented painter who creates fabulous paintings of birds and magical portraits. To read all about Janelle, check out her interview here.

Happy Friday all! It’s pretty rainy and cold here in Raleigh but if you are looking for something fun to do tonight be sure to stop by Artspace. It’s First Friday and they have a ton of art to take in plus you get the chance to visit the artists’ studios and talk with them directly about their work.

The talented Eric McRay with his 100 Heart Inspired Paintings

If you happen to be looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift why not give art to someone you love this year? Eric McRay of McRay Studios is another fabulous artist who is upstairs in Artspace. He has an opening tonight for his sweet series of paintings -  100 Hearts: Art is for Lovers.

All of his heart themed designs are available until February 14th and $75 for one or $100 for two. They are on a first come first served basis, so if you see something you like, hurry over to his studio since several have already sold!

A peek inside Janelle Howington’s studio and her lovely bird paintings

Not only is Artspace full of local talent from North Carolina but tonight is pretty special! It is the first official First Friday for Janelle Howington. She was recently awarded the Regional Emerging Artist in Residence and will be working in her new studio (#108)! I was lucky enough to get a chance to sit down and talk with Janelle about her amazing artwork! You’ll get to learn more about her on my Design Tuesday post for Savor NC Magazine this coming Tuesday!

One of my favorite artists Garrett Scales, who you might remember from my interview last year, has a couple of his gorgeous paintings on exhibit. He was the last Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence at Artspace and this is his follow up show titled Where The Wyld Things Are. If you have never seen his work up close and in person, you have to! It’s quite extraordinary and I’ve promised myself I will have own of his originals in my home at some point – I just have to find the wall space since they are quite large.

One of Garrett Scales gorgeous painted ladies on exhibit at Artspace

So there you have it! Get out and support local artists and buy some art for your Valentine this year! Artspace will be open for First Friday tonight until 10PM. Happy weekend all!

(All Photos taken by Brandi Moody | Ever So Lovely)

This past First Friday, I was a participating designer at the 2nd Annual LoPop Shop inside of Artspace. I had so much fun meeting all of the people that came out plus the other vendors that were showcasing their wares. I had a few minutes in between customers to snap some photos of LoPop’s designers. Enjoy!

Handmade posters by Plastic Flame Press

Pretty handmade cards by artist Hannah Costner

Loved the prints by artist David Eichenberger

Pretty jewelry by Haden Designs

Super sweet cupcakes by Sweet T
(LOVED the diamond cupcake and tiara – soo cute!)

Pretty Necklaces and Bags made from recycled kimonos by Yumi Okita

Super cute plush animals by Peculiar Pets

Pretty pottery by Cephalopod Ink

Here is my booth featuring new jewelry from my line Creativ*Bee

Happy Friday everyone! Tonight is First Friday here in Raleigh and I am so so excited to be a participating designer at the Second Annual LoPop Shop at Artspace! There are so many fabulous artists and designers that will be taking part in tonight’s event. Not only is it going to be a great time but the fact that this is located inside of Artspace is even more special! If you are not familiar with Artspace they are Raleigh’s heart and soul of working art studios located in downtown Raleigh. If you are out, please stop by Gallery 2 where the LoPop Shop will be held and say hello!

LoPop Shop will be featuring the work of:
ABAT Dragons, Elena Bodnar, Brandi Bowen (that’s me!), Cephalopod Ink, Hannah Costner, David Eichenberger, Haden Designs, Judah Ross, Knockabout, Kuri Kuri, Paula MacLeod, Nyla Elise, Old Broom Street, Yumi Okita, Plastic Flame Press, Mary Storms, Rhonda Strickland, Sweet T, a cakery, & Amy Yeager.

I’ll be posting pictures on Monday from the show so stay tuned!