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William Jameson to debut book and new works on Friday, October 15th

The artist will be on hand to discuss his paintings and sign copies of "Blue Ridge Textures"

One of the region's most collected painters,
William Jameson has completed several new paintings in preparation for the release of his new book, Blue Ridge Textures. Please join us in welcoming Bill, and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about his extraordinary paintings and the process of creating them.
Enjoy a night of fine art, refreshments and the music of guitarist James Barr.
Take away a personalized copy of his new book - a perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the Blue Ridge.

See more of William Jameson's work here. New works will be posted to the website after the opening night reception.

...thanks to the generous donors who participated and to the following artists who gave of themselves:
Julia Burr, Linda Vickers Elsegood, Drew Findley, Todd Fowler,
Phil DeAngelo, Susan Garriques,
Anne Jameson, William Jameson,
Beverly Kies, Kaaren Lundeen, Tracy Martin, Laurie McCarrier,
Lisa Ringelspaugh, Bee Sieburg,
Alisha Silver, Greg Vineyard, Fran Welch
And Drew Findley of Subject Matter Studio, for creating a special show poster (more info at right)
Brother Wolf is a no-kill animal shelter, part of the Save a Life campaign that seeks to find homes for all of Buncombe County's adoptable companion animals.
We appreciate all the assistance received from Brother Wolf's staff to ensure this was a successful event.

In July, we were honored to host Lisa Ringelspaugh's show of inventive and entertaining works interpreting Asheville as it might have been painted by some great artists of the past. If you have lived in Asheville for any length of time you have most likely heard Asheville compared to Paris. Who knows? Maybe there is something to it... Lisa's series of paintings explores that notion with a good deal of wit and a great deal more talent and expertise.
Lisa Ringelspaugh is a longtime resident and professional painter known for her lively and masterful watercolor interpretations of local landmarks. Inspired by turn-of-the-century Paris, Lisa asked herself, If those artists visited Asheville, then what would happen? Through Lisas brush, Matisse, Gauguin, Chagall and Dali have finally come to visit our fair city and have reinterpreted their favorite works in a new southern Appalachian light. Seen here, "Busking for Rubles", on which Lisa comments, "Often there's a classical musician playing in this storefront. Who better to join in than Chagall's blue and purple violinists? Oh yes, I know Chagall was Russian, not French."
Paris of the South? is a fun, artistic romp through the city of Asheville, from Kims Wig Shop to the S&W Cafeteria. Some of these delightful paintings remain available at BlackBird. Stop by to see!

to 365 Merrimon Avenue, just 3/4 mile north of downtown Asheville (for 30 years the home of Merrimon Galleries).

The new shop offers expanded gallery space, lots of free parking, and a framing design area that is unmatched in WNC.
With the improved parking & access, plus the larger gallery space, we can offer you the best possible service & selection. Framing choices include a greater offering of hand-gilded and carved period reproductions, WNC's largest assortment of fun, colorful inlays, fabric mats & liners, and more. Experience the largest selection and most experienced staff, in a design space unrivaled in WNC.
Our display of art now includes work from many local painters and artisans, some of the finest work being produced in Western North Carolina.
Please visit the ART section of this website to sample some of their remarkable offerings.

At BlackBird Frame & Art we are expert framers, designers & consultants offering quality Custom Framing for art, objects and memorabilia. We have Asheville and Western North Carolinas largest selection of picture frame designs.

The following local artists show their work in our new Merrimon Avenue gallery (click underlined links to pages on this website):

Debbie Arnold (acrylics), Jenny Boudreault (mixed media), Jerry Cram (acrylics), Philip DeAngelo (oils), Dave Goldman (oils), William Jameson (oils), Peter Loewer (illustration), Said Osio (mixed media), Gayle Paul (oils), Lisa Ringelspaugh (watercolor), Susan Sinyai (oil pastels), Terri Walton (oils), Karen Weihs (oils)

Joe Cunningham (turned wood), Dawn D'Alto (ceramics), Jesse Lee (metals), Les Powell (pottery)

Giclees and Reproduction Prints (Local Interest)
John Mac Kah, Robert Tino, Ann Vasilik (many of the artists displaying originals also offer giclee reproductions of their work)

We carry a large selection of decorative prints and posters, and have extensive catalog and on-line resources. We provide professional assistance with searches for art to decorate any style of home or office.

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Drew Findley of Subject Matter Studio, generously donated his time and talent to create this special screen-printed poster for our September event in support of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Only 50 posters were made, and each is accompanied by a $30 certificate toward framing. The total cost is only $75 with 100% of the proceeds donated to BWAR. Drew is a local graphic artist known particularly for his work on behalf of performers like The Avett Brothers and his covers of Mountain Xpress. His work was recently featured at the SXSW music festival in Austin. Many thanks, Drew!

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THERE ONCE WAS...A LIMERICK
Inspired by the wit evident in her Asheville Dream Series, Lisa Ringelspaugh's friend, Amos, of Austin, Texas has graciously endowed each painting with a charming limerick. Here's a sample, pertaining to Lisa's take on Kim's Wig Shop:
OFF WITH HER HEAD!

It's all in fun, folks. Lisa's an artist with loads of talent, and a lot to say, but mainly she wants to make you smile.

WOMEN ON WINE (WOW)
Women on Wine (WOW) gathered at BlackBird recently for an evening of fine wine and friendship amidst Karen Weihs' beautiful new paintings. WOW is a pay-as-you-attend group open to women of all ages who simply enjoy good company and want to learn more about wines. Chris Poulos of Castle Rock Winery (CA) presented several of the vineyard's fine affordable wines.

Door proceeds went to Arts for Life, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults facing serious illnesses. Through art education, Arts for Life enriches patients lives and encourage positive healthcare experiences for more than 4,500 patients annually. See their website for more information, an organization worthy of your support: Arts for Life.