| Jim
Bisbee stoneware potter |
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Jim
has been making wheel thrown stoneware pottery for 12 years, and
recently moved to New Bern. His work centers on functional household
utensils, like bowls, pitchers, casseroles, pie plates, and serving
trays. His designs are simple and call to mind pottery used in the
18th century. He will be demonstrating throwing, decorating, and
firing pottery in his studio. |
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| Robert
Hennon still life painter |
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The
current basis for my work is the still-life genre. Interestingly,
the still life was once considered the lowest form of objective
painting, with the ultimate pictorial achievement being the grand
historical painting. I've poked about with figures, cityscapes and
abstraction and always came back to the still life. When it was
not convenient to paint nudes, or go outside to paint, I would arrange
a still life in a studio corner. As I worked more and more with
the still life, the more enamored I became with the solidity of
the objects on a table. I became fascinated with the close depiction
of observed reality as it is interpreted at the time.—Robert
Hennon |
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| Michael
& Janet Francoeur pottery
& painting |
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Janet
and Michael Francoeur will be demonstrating their pottery making
and Janet will have some new paintings on display. Janet has a BA
in drawing and printmaking and worked in commercial art for 20 years
before they had Carolina Creations, their fine art and contemporary
craft gallery, in downtown New Bern. Janet works in watercolor,
ink, oil and clay. Michael has been making pots for 5 years and
has studied with Elizabeth Priddy and Stephen Jepson. Much
of their work is a collaboration. Michael throws the functional
ware which Janet decorates with underglazes.—The
Francoeur's |
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| Ed
Macomber water
colorist |
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Watercolors
are a popular medium and Ed pushes them to the maximum. Brightness,
color, and full value range make his watercolors both winners of
many juried awards, and the centerpiece of private collections.
He teaches classes privately and through Craven Community College. Email Ed: edtinker@earthlink.net |
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| Barbara
Brown jewerly |
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Barbara Brown started working with hot glass when she took a bead-making class about 6 years ago. She had been stringing necklaces since she was in her teens, but that was the extent of her jewelry making experience. Several workshops with a silversmith added forming and enamels to her line. Her Baubles are an affordable mix of colorful, sometimes fanciful glass beads, freshwater pearls, enamels, semi-precious stones, formed silver and gold-fill. She’ll be exhibiting and doing demos at Art & Materials on Middle Street. Email Barbara: baubles@bbrownjewelry.com |
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| Kathleen
Meyer handweaver |
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Realizing
a life long dream of weaving, Kathleen was the proud owner of her
first loom five years ago. Since then, hundreds of woven yards (and
three looms) later the items she creates are one of a kind. Being
the senior weaver at Tryon Palace in New Bern allows her to teach
the wonderful art of spinning and weaving to a new generation of
handweavers. Email Kathleen: rickath2001@earthlink.net |
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| Gary
Gowans oil
painter |
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My goal is to produce the best oil paintings that I possibly can. It seems however, that no matter how well I do a painting, I always know it should be better. In order to do that I find myself looking at the work that I admire and asking myself, "Why do I like their work, and how can I get there?" I have discovered that the improvement is to be found in the "eye" and not in the hand.—Gary Gowans Email Gary: sgowans895@earthkink.net |
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| Charles
Hines oil
painter |
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Charles' background as a charter sailing skipper in the Bahamas and Caribbean is reflected in much of his work. He works in traditional oils and watercolors and produces wonderful landscapes and seascapes. His work comes to life with figures and frequently, dancers. His work is popular in the area and is also available in prints. He will be demonstrating his work at the newly opened gallery & studio. Email Charles: gallerycafe28560@earthlink.net |
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| Cindy
Ridlon pastelist |
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Cindy and Audrey Smith will be co-exhibiting together. Audrey has been painting for over 30 years and works in oils, acrylics and watercolor. Her favorite subjects are landscapes, seascapes and florals. Cindy has been painting for 12 years and works primarily in pastels. Her favorite subject matter is depicting the activity and emotionsof children. Email Cindy: artmaterials@earthlink.net |
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| Audrey
Smith oil
& acrylic painter |
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Email Audrey: paintbrush@clis.com |
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| Michaelé
Watson mixed
media (sculpture) |
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I've been an artist all my life. Looking to the earth for inspiration. I look forward to sharing my current works in progress.—Michaele Watson Email Michaele: crystallady@always-online.com |
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