Our Art Exhibit at Valdese

This past Monday we hung our show at The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina.

The show includes my work in oil, colored pencil, and watercolor, as well as watercolors by my hubby, Gary Nemcosky. All of the art work that we selected for this exhibit has a coastal theme.

Our exhibition space is fairly large, but we were able to fill it up! I didn't manage to get one clear picture, but these at least give you an idea. We also have many original works matted that are not hanging, but in a rack for display.

If you happen to be in Western North Carolina during the holidays please stop in and see our art exhibit!

all ready to go

I admit that laying art works out on the floor isn't the best method for getting a photo, but at least you can get an idea what my work looks like framed. Sorry about the glare. I am pleased with these simple black frames.

So with the Professor's help, all eight pieces are framed and ready to be shipped to Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh, NC, for their July-August exhibit.

I also had help from my Sam, studio assistant. He loves packing, and unpacking, boxes. And he's awfully cute when he's trying so hard to be good by staying out of my way.

busy days

Shoreline II

watercolor and gouache on cold pressed paper

5.5 x 7.5 inches

©Ann Thompson Nemcosky

This is one of the works I am busy matting and framing for an upcoming show. The exhibit will be on display during July and August at the Pullen Art Center in Raleigh, NC. If you are in the area, please stop by and visit my art works. And say "hello" to Betty for me, too!

Painting #4 and pictures from an exhibition

Summer Tree
oil on canvas
6 x 6 inches
©Ann Thompson Nemcosky
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With all of the cold, snowy weather we have experienced around here lately isn't it nice to think about a warm and sunny summer day? I enjoyed painting this little tree, bathed in warm sunlight and summer wild flowers scattered all around.
Last evening was the reception for our exhibit hosted by our local arts council. The professor had his exhibit scheduled for their main gallery months in advance. At the very last minute the artist they had scheduled for their smaller, upstairs gallery had to cancel so the director asked if I would be able to fill the spot. It took a bit of scrambling but we pulled it off. We liked the wording they used on their sign out front.
Here is one wall of my work in the upstairs gallery. I have 12 pieces on display altogether. Four pastel paintings and 8 colored pencil works. We had a very nice turn out for the reception. It was surprising just how many people had no idea that colored pencil could be a fine art media. I spent a lot of time explaining my process in creating these works.
Kiddo snapped this photo of me standing next to her favorite work of mine that is in the show. We are all longing for warmer temperatures and a little coastal scenery these days.