Artist Currently Showing at Studio 180 Salon: Matthew Mahler

Studio 180 Salon and Lucid Element Multimedia are proud to support our local arts community by serving as a host venue for 2012 Cary Art Loop Final Friday events. On the final Friday of select months, we feature a local artist with a reception and cocktail from 6-9 pm. So, come join us at the studio for great works, wine and hors de’ oeuvres and get in the Loop

This month through April 2012, we are welcome local artist Matt Mahler for his second engagement at the Studio. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Louisiana State University. He has attended various fine arts painting and sculpture courses since his first course with Mrs. Carolyn Pellegrin in 1994. He has studied painting at the Baton Rouge Academy of Art and the Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has also studied sculpture in Pietrasanta, Italy with Artida Arts, Inc. and in Rutland, Vermont with the Vermont Carving Studio. His works are noted for the attention to detail and bold architectural and seascape images.

He currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, Luisa Mahler and children, Nicholas and Emily.

Matthew Mahler is the 2012 Signature Artist of the Triangle Chapter of the American Red Cross’ Carolina Nights Ball being held at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh.

For commissioned art inquiries, please contact Matt at mattsartjourney.com; email him at: mattsartjourney@mac.com or call direct to: 919.880.1737

Studio 180 Salon supports the 2012 Cary Art Loop. Artist’s works will be featured at our Final Friday show and reception on February 24th from 6 – 9pm.

 

Art Opening at Cary Gallery May 28, 6-9pm

Cary Gallery of Artists will hold a reception for local featured artists Winnie Ferguson, “Cat’n Around” (paintings), and Monica Hunter, “The Brite and the Beautiful” (jewelry) on May 28, 6-9 p.m., during Cary’s Artloop Final Friday. Show runs through June 22. 200 S. Academy St., Ashworth Village, Cary. 462-2035, www.carygalleryofartists.org

Winnie Ferguson: ‘Cat’n Around’
Cats have always been a part of my life but since the death of our old
friend “Milton” (at the age of 21), I began to add more cats to my
paintings. I have used cats I have loved and known, incorporating them
into many settings. I hope viewers can recall their own feline friends
as they enjoy my show this year.
Acrylic and oil are my media of choice for this show. Although I enjoy
palette knife for some work, these pieces are all painted with the
traditional brushes and paint. I have incorporated a sitting kitty on
a stone fence watching a grazing sheep in an Irish field, and my own red
tabby, Eubie, overseeing the sales at the Farmer’s Market in Raleigh.
I’m just cat’n around.

‘Peppers’ by Winnie Ferguson

Monica Hunter: ‘The Brite and the Beautiful’

I was asked to make earrings to be presented as a gift to Vice President Joe Biden during his visit to Cree headquarters on March 18th, 2010 . The earrings showcase one of the LED products manufactured by Cree, located in Durham, North Carolina.

Here is a photo of one of the pairs that I fabricated from sterling silver, 22kt gold overlay, and Cree LEDs.

Earrings are “Brite Lites” in honor of the Cree LED .

 

Diana Coidan and Donna Slade at Cary Gallery of Artists

Cary Gallery of Artists is hosting Art Loop Final Friday and featuring local artists Diana Coidan and Donna Slade.
See www.carygallery.org/events