August 3rd Friday Artwalk Happenings

I can't leave out Joan at Courtyard Coffee and Soda Shop....with out her and her coffee I don't know if I could get through the 3rd Fridays...but we survived another one. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Downtown Siler City efforts....








Here is another photo of some of Luke's work!










Birch Alley Artist, Jamie Munn discussing her art with 3rd Friday patrons.







Luke is another of the Birch Alley Artists...he demonstrated how he creates some of his paintings










This is Stacey....she was one of the Birch Alley Artists last night...her jewelry is awesome!










A new artist to Raleigh Street Gallery came on board with us last night...Mary Bryson from Pinehurst, NC....the poppy painting next to her is just one of several she brought in to display here.









Here's our own local bubble of Sunshine, Libby...hamming it up with Vance and a friend!
This is Denise...she helps me behind the desk. I don't know what I'd do without her help!
Blaine and her husband, Andrew...take a break from the weaving.









Stop by sometime and check out the necktie wall hanging she's working on...

Raleigh Street Gallery guest during our August 3rd Friday Artwalk.

Alcohol Inks workshop classroom at the NC Arts Incubator by Sandy Scott.









Doing great Donna....we'd like to get you signed up to teach some of our classes!





















This is awesome, Denise!



















Way to go, Mary Lee....this is looking great. Can't wait to see what you do tomorrow!






















Sandy working one on one with Annette!

July 17th 3rd Friday Artwalk

We've been busy this month and survived, once again, our 3rd Friday Artwalk. Here at Raleigh Street Gallery...Sandy Scott demonstrated how she works her alcohol ink paintings. Check out her photos of the work in progress...

New this week June 21 - July 4, 2009

Artist, Vance Dunn is re-introducing an old art...macrame!

New art by Justin Holdren.....

New art by Sandy Scott....also the featured artist at Raleigh Street Gallery in July 2009..

Welcome artist, Deborah Motter, to Raleigh Street Gallery.

New Project in the works...Tie Chatham County Together

In the front window of Raleigh Street Gallery is an unusual site....it's an antique Barn Loon. Fiber Artist, Blaine Harkins, is setting up her loom in the window and will be making and demonstrating how to weave neck ties into floor rugs.... Siler City was once a leader in the textile industry. Lets bring it back! If you have any old out of style neck ties, please donate them to this project.

Goldston United Methodist Church Youth

Yesterday, that GUMC kids visited Raleigh Street Gallery to paint pottery before heading off to the pool.

wow...this is great for Siler City

www.northcarolinatravels.com/siler-city/index.htm This is an article Linda Person from the "Other Person Gallery" just brought to my attention. I didn't have an opportunity to meet this writer and he didn't have a chance to see my gallery, but I think it's awesome that he wrote an article about Siler City and what we have going on here. By the way....I have heard that there is a cute little eatery in Saxapahaw that serves a delicious goat burger (if your into that!).

Recent happenings of Raleigh Street Gallery

Ok....it's time to catch you up on what Raleigh Street Gallery has been up to the last couple of months. It's been very busy....

I finished the floor cloth for Mrs. Smith. It's difficult to get a good photo. My studio ceiling height is just barely 6'. This floor cloth is 12' x 8' with an oriental theme. It was fun to paint. I love the challenge!

Also, painted an 7 x 7 round floor cloth for Mrs. Haith.
Still.....2 more to go!


In addition to the floor art, the latest commissions are for custom hand painted tiles.....this has been so much fun. I've painted 3 for a customer and hope to do more of these.....



The is a 24x16 tile back splash....(24 tiles)









This is a 20"x20" tile back splash for a shower.










No. 3 another 20"x20" back splash for another bathroom...










This is a 24"x16" tile back splash I painted just because I liked it....it's still for sell if you know anyone remodeling their kitchen and looking for custom tiles!







Meanwhile...Raleigh Street Gallery has been swamped with visitors, birthday parties, paint your own pottery artists, etc.......


Happy Birthday Holly!










Happy Birthday, Gray!



Did I mention we survived another Artwalk...every 3rd Friday historic downtown Siler City opens its doors for visitors to check out the galleries, studios, eateries,......we have live music, wine tastings...Birch Alley Arts....more more more. We survived June and preparations are in the works for the July 17th Artwalk...


OK...let me think for a moment....to see what else has happened recently....I'll be back!

Smith Floor Art Progress

OK OK OK....so I'm not so good at doing this everyday....soooo this is what has been going on with the Smith Floor Art. Here is a photo of the center of the floor art. It's larger than my table so I'm having to work on the floor. Normally, I work in layers, but with this one I'm having to finish it from the center out. It's a challenge, but it's fun! Next I'll paint in the dragons and Phynix...than more red.....etc....

Raleigh Street Gallery 3rd Friday Artwalk night was a huge success. Here are photo's of my featured artists...first is Bob Lawrence, he demonstrated how he makes his "fresh fish"...his website is http://www.bobsfreshfish.com/eshfish.com/ Next is Amy Konency with her "People Pens and finally my musical performer....Alex English!"

Starting the Smith Floor Cloth

Today, I finally started on a floor cloth I have on commission. It's 8x12. It's a re-do. This first one was painted a few years ago and just went through a flood. The first step was to cut it to size and prime it. Tomorrow I will start with the design. It has an oriental theme. The second one will be a different size so it will not be identical to the first one (even if I could paint the sane thing twice...I can't...no two are every alike)! To the left is the original....next, is step 1: Before I can start drawing my design on the vinyl it has to be primed and ready...today I started the drawing, but I didn't get very far...it was one of those day's with lots of interuptions! That's it for today...we'll see how far I get tomorrow. Thanks, chana

April 2, 2009 Chana at Raleigh Street Gallery

I've been planning on starting this for some time....so let me just introduce myself first. My name is Chana and I'm an artist at Raleigh Street Gallery in Siler City, NC. My studio is here and I sell incredible artwork for more than 50 other artists! I plan to use this blog to share with you "my day"....