Fall in Love with Art...a couple upcoming shows

So, I'm really excited...i have two shows coming up in the next week that are bound to get the show season off to a great start...I'm working on lots of fun originals...which is by far my favorite thing to paint...lots of women, trees, some golf course scenes, more cows, some horses, bird nests...along with kids art  and family signs that can be personalized...

Asheboro Folks:
next Thursday night i will be in the Tot Hill Farm old oak barn...which is a slight change of plans...i was going to have it in the old farm house...i will still have a few things over there...partake in wine, beer, snacks, great music (the 2 man band, "our 2 cents" is playing for the first hour or so...then my ipod) and lots of great paintings, its bound to be a great night...hoping lots of folks will come check out the artwork and welcome fall in what is undoubtedly one of the prettiest spots in north carolina...
September 23rd  6:30-10...float on in and out as you please

Carrboro:
next Sunday, September 26th, i will be @ the 13th annual carrboro music festival...from 1 until dark...
really excited about showcasing my artwork in an area that truly embraces the arts...come see my new work and listen to some great music...
Day long, free festival features music at various indoor and outdoor venues. The outdoor sites present music until dark, while some of the indoor venues go well into the evening.

Free Transportation
A free bio-diesel shuttle bus runs back and forth between the Carrboro Plaza Park & Ride Lot and downtown from noon until 8:00 PM. The Park & Ride Lot is behind the center of the buildings.
A trackless train provided free rides on Weaver Street between Town Hall and Weaver Street Market from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

"One must work and dare if one really wants to live" -Vincent Van Gogh

at the brink of fall...all about dogs lately

its been a while since I've blogged ... a few art shows here and there... lots of paintings finished and sent off into this small world...the leaves are changing color, the return of the pumpkin spice latte and the smell of grapes are a few things that have me inspired today...i have been working on lots of dog paintings...thought i would share just a few...i love painting pooches...finishing up some bridal bouquets as well...those photos to come   

2nd Saturday at the State Capital Building / June 12th, 2010

 I will be at the State Capitol in Raleigh on Saturday, June 12, as part of 2nd Saturdays, which mixes arts, heritage, and family fun at all 37 State Historic Sites and museums. You can find out more about 2nd Saturdays and find other venues around the state at www.ncculture.com.  Come see the ol' possum!

Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:	12:00pm - 4:00pm

 Artist Booths: 1. Lynn Pownell (weaving/textiles/fiber art) 2. Erica Stankwytch Bailey (jewelry/metalsmithing) 3. Patty Speights (clay) 4. Barry Russell (wood) 5. Charles Farrar (wood)1 BandPodium6 72384511106. Cherryl Floyd-Miller (quilting/fiber collage) 7. Rebecca Rousseau (acrylic/watercolors) 8. Deepika Bhatt (henna) 9. Erica King (fiber art)10. Nikki Cherry (oil on canvas) 11. Brandi Gerew (wire/clay jewelry)

Arts on Sunday Festival Winston-Salem, NC May 30, 2010

ARTS ON SUNDAY FESTIVAL

The AFAS Group announces their Arts on Sunday Festival Series for spring. Each Sunday in May, from 1PM to 5PM a fun-packed festival is held on Trade Street in the Arts District of Winston-Salem. Enjoy ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE ARTS and the ever popular "KID'S CORNER". Each weekly event will have a different theme...Great for the whole family! (See website www.theafasgroup.com for details.) FREE to the public.


Sunday, May 30, 2010
Downtown Winston-Salem Art's District
Trade Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101

Come on out and visit the ol' possum!

Carolina Folk Art Festival

the preppy possum had a good ol' time in huntersville @ birkdale village for the carolina folk art festival...sold some art, have a few dogs to paint and gained lots of new fans...not bad for an old possum

Carolina Folk Art Festival ... Birkdale Village ... Huntersville, NC

Join us for the 6th Annual Carolina Folk Art Festival hosted by Maddi's Gallery. Saturday May 15th & Sunday May 16th 
Saturday 10am-6pm   Sunday 11am-6pm


The site is “the Green” at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC.
Huntersville is 20 miles north of Charlotte,
exit 25 off I-77 and convenient to I-85.

Stroll the Village and see painting, pottery, jewelry, gourds, glass mosaics, metal work and wood. A fun outing for the entire family!

Come see new artwork by Nikki Cherry (the preppy possum)!  Lots in 12" x 12" size perfect for any space and they look awesome in groupings!  

This year’s Festival logo was created by Bailey Jack, a folk artist from Georgia. You can meet her and see her work at this year’s Festival.

Spring Fest in Southern Pines, NC

Saturday was a great day...sold some art, have lots of new commissions to work on, picked up an awesome  gallery(details to come)...and the list goes on and on...I could live in southern pines...I love that place!

SpringFest in Southern Pines, NC

April 24, 2010     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Booth #150 (in front of monkees shoe store, great spot!)

Come see tons of new artwork and meet the artist...lots of 12"x12" size...perfect for any nook or gift...should be a great day in a gorgeous town...

a little about the festival:

Held the last Saturday in April from 10am to 4pm – free to attend, both sides of Broad Street is blocked off for 2 blocks. Join us for arts, crafts, games, rides, food, entertainment, and more! We host over 160 vendors from all around North Carolina and the country. Enjoy beautiful artwork and crafts including paintings, jewelry, metal art, photography, woodwork, designs from nature, and other amazing creations. This event is held in conjunction with Tour de Moore, an annual bicyle race in Moore County, and is co-sponsored by the Town of Southern Pines.

Masters Tourney followed by wine/beer tasting and yummy food and art

Tot Hill Farm hosted a little fun in honor of the masters, that started with some golf and ended in a beer/wine tasting and some great food and art.  Here are a few pictures before the event took place...I just love the old oak barn and the strawberry blonde beer was so yummy!  http://www.tothillfarm.com/

wine, food, and darn good art

a few photos i took before the crowd arrived...a nice spread of frank rowland and nikki cherry art along with wonderful wines and tasty eats...

yummy wine, food and art

"small town...big city...mostly small town" is now on display at the Randolph Hospital Outpatient Cancer Center. Cancer sucks and I hope that my new show will help patients and their families through the tough times. This world has too much darkness...so I use bright colors in my paintings in the hopes that they will add some light....

Nikki Cherry, a North Carolina native, comes from a long line of strong and talented women. Before Nikki could walk, her Grandmother Cherry introduced her to the wild and wonderful world of paint. Her exposure to creating at such a young age had a profound impact. In school, she could be found taking as many art and design classes as she could fit into her schedule. Nikki takes risks with her art, and she is always willing to try a new subject or a new medium. She has left her mark on Dr. Scholl’s sandals, flowerpots, old floors, and pieces of furniture in need of a makeover. Nikki’s philosophy is that almost anything can be improved upon with some paint and the right touch.

While at Appalachian State University, she began to re-visit painting on canvas. She was commissioned by locals to paint their favorite mountain places, and her work began popping up on gallery, home, and shop walls across the state.

On a regular afternoon, Nikki might be found sipping a warm vanilla latte while flipping through magazines for ideas and inspiration, while listening to NPR and sitting on a vintage glider. Often, she is seen scoping out wares at antique stores or bargain shops, but most hours are consumed by her passion for her work. Those hours are spent in her “paint shack.” There she brings canvas to life with her bright, vibrant, and playful brushstrokes.

*Nikki’s main professional artist mentor is George Thompson, who took the time to teach and inspire her. He is a native of the Bronx, N.Y. and taught for 15 years at the pastel society of America and now resides in Statesville, N.C. Please check out his work HYPERLINK "http://www.artisfineart.com/Gallery" http://www.artisfineart.com/Gallery

HYPERLINK "http://georgeethompson.com" http://georgeethompson.com