Open House at John Kah's Studio H this Weekend

March 15 at John Mac Kah's Studio H in the Cotton Mill Studios at The River Arts District, Asheville NC - Annual Open House and Anniversary Sale from 10 AM - 5 PM in celebration of the Studio's twelfth Anniversary. Meet Asheville artists John Mac Kah, Alisa Lumbreras and Jason Rafferty and view their works.

NC Artist John Mac Kah

Expressive Arts Roundtable at BRAHM

March 10 at The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - Expressive Arts Roundtable  "Coffee and Conversation" in conjunction with The Painted Song exhibition. BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art and History Museum) is hosting this roundtable 10 AM - 12 PM in the Community Meeting Room in conjunction with the current exhibition, The Painted Song: Art of Wiili Armstrong.

The discussion will be facilitated by Katrina Plato, Jimmy Poplin, Kelly Baruth, Joey Dickson, and Deborah Tallarico through Appalachian State University's Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling. Free and open to the public.

Jodi Ohl Mixed Media Workshop this weekend at Random Arts

March 7-9 at Random Arts, 481 Louisiana Avenue in Saluda NC: Jodi Ohl teaches 3 special workshops this weekend:

March 7, 1 PM - 4 PM    Angelic Inspirations   Summon your Guardian Angel, your muse, you most trusted source of inspiration during this paint and collage mini class. Using limited color palettes, texture, and simple yet layered designs, participants will create 2 6x12 "Angelic Inspiration" works during this 3 hour session. Come play and have fun and walk away with great pieces to keep or give as inspirational gifts to those you love. $65 fee.

March 8, 10 AM - 4 PM    Podabilities   Re-discover your inner child with doodles and playful finger painting as you layer your way to abstract windows to our world of "Pods-Abilities". Create colorful abstracts that are a touch on the side of whimsical, full of playful marks (you will even make own stamps and stencils), and truly deep layers of fun scribbles, doodles, and little windows of fun. This is a full day of class where you will explore many painting techniques that you can carry forward in a variety of ways, not just for this amazing project. Some painting knowledge helpful but more important, your willingness to explore and let go of what you 'know' and discover a whole new world of mixed media art and fun. $110 fee.

March 9, 10 AM - 4 PM  Texturize This Live!    Are you ready to be immersed in color and luscious texture, or looking for something new to add to your work?  Are you willing to let go, experiment and be open to possibilities, even happy accidents?   You'll dive into a world of shimmering color, tantalizing texture and mysterious layers during this full day of experimenting on a surface that will make your paintings sing with intensity. Be a painterly scientist as you uncover ways to work with contemporary abstract compositions that employ exciting textural designs and layers.  By manipulating the surface with heat, glazes and 3D mediums, you will be creating work that is truly unique and fascinating. Your work will amaze everyone. $110 fee.

  

Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed media artist, originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she is has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations, often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature.  Her art appeals to those that seem to be young at heart and who appreciate the positive side of life whether communicated through words, colors, or composition.    

Published in a variety of international mixed media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as a contributor to two mixed media books, Art at the Speed of Life by Pam Carriker and Cloth Paper Scissors, The Book by Barbara Delaney, Jodi enjoys writing about her art and sharing the love of healing and motivation through creativity.  She is represented by regional galleries in North Carolina  and in her home state of NY.  In addition, Jodi is a popular mixed media art teacher online and in person, teaching at both large and small local and national workshops around the US.  When not painting, she enjoys time with her two sons, Josh, 12 and Zach, 18 as well as other friends and family.  

Jodi welcomes visitors to her blog, Sweet Repeats  where you can find a full listing of classes, weekly musings, and additional artwork for sale.

Philip Moose Exhibit at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

March 4 - April 30 at The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, 159 Chestnut Street in Blowing Rock NC:  High Country Landscapes: Philip Moose exhibit opened on March 4 in the Community Meeting Room and will be on display through April.

This collection of art highlights a bequest to the Museum from Dan and Jane Wolfe of Charlotte, who summered for many years in Blowing Rock. BRAHM acknowledges their contributions to the Museum and the community. 

Phillip Moose Exhibit