October 8 & 9th will mark the Kenilworth Studio Art Tour in Asheville, NC. I participate in this show each year and have great fun meeting people who are interested in my art. Here are a few pieces that will be up for sale that weekend….
A new series of animal creations …collage and acrylic painting …8 x 8
Berry Picking, Sweet Endings
Inspired by spirit animals and nature this little collection combines original acrylic paintings with collage papers, dried botanicals, and textured lace and veil.
A showing of my art at local Asheville Salon & Gallery @lolasalon went up this past week. I am featuring a large painting of a Koala – the proceeds of this sale will be donated to Humane Society International to aid the rescue of animals injured in the wildfires in Australia. (Sales go through Lola’s Salon & Gallery) #humanesocietyinternational #avlartists #localart #avl #mixedmedia #koalabear #localartists #ashevilleartist
This piece along with 20 others will be up until April 13. If you are visiting Asheville, NC or a local, stop by and check it our. Lola’s is a friendly place right next to the delicious “City Bakery” coffee shop and bakery.
Memorial Weekend is the date for the Kenilworth Artists Studio Tour in Asheville, NC. My work will be at Studio Stop #5 Check out the Kenilworth Artists Association site for lots more info and maps – www.kenilworthartists.org
Here are a few brand new pieces that will be in with other pieces from the past year.
Stop By!! Studio Stop #5 will host three artists this year – Me! …and Marianne Soufas an incredible artist that does pottery, pet portraits and custom designed mailboxes…and a visiting out of state artist Brien Bianchi – a extrordinary craftsman doing knitting and weaving storytelling into each piece!
Getting a few pieces ready to show at a local shop – Lola’s Salon and Gallery. My work will be up through January. Asheville, NC. #mixedmedia #painting #ashevilleartscene #ashevilleartist 
Having fun with cyanoprints – perfect summertime project on a sunny day!
Memorial weekend- if you’re in Asheville, NC make a stop in this historic neighborhood and get a taste of local artisans who create amazing art in their homes and home studios. For more information on the artists and map please go to : Kenilworth Art Studio Tour
Just finished swapping postcards via Kat Sloma’s
“liberate your art” project. As usual it is a lot of fun. I sent out the card below and recieved five from artists from all over the country as well as England!
Just posting a few pieces from the end of 2017 –
Lisa Murphy ~ Art 