123 Art Studios proudly features the original paintings and drawings of North Carolina artist, Emma Skurnick, along with original creations of her students in the Open Studios Group and the artists of 123 Art Studios. The Spring Art Show hosts over a dozen local artists, wondrously varied in media, personality, and artistic process. Featured artist Emma Skurnick is a full-time artist, illustrator, and teacher of illustration and design. Her paintings have been exhibited nationally and published internationally. She received her undergraduate degree in Fine Art from Binghamton University, New York, and her graduate certification in Science Illustration from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Emma began hosting Open Studio classes at her home in Bynum over 10 years ago. Since then, a creative, supportive community of artists has coalesced around her little gray studio with a bright green door. Artists who work in media as diverse as oil, watercolor and acrylic, botanical illustration, children’s books, jewelry making, porcelain painting, and digital art gather on a weekly basis to receive feedback, renew their ambition, and share their studies with one another.
A diverse group of artists from the Open Studio Group will be participating in the Spring Art Show, including: Hollie Taylor (jewelry), Faye Rogan (porcelain painting), Karen Sapir (botanical illustration), Marian Wall (nature scenes in acrylic), CathyLee Mahin (painted furniture) and Emma Skurnick (watercolors).
Artists from 123 Art Studios who will have their latest creations on display include: Zoe Allison, Joseph Asterita, RJ Dobs, Sarah Graham, Cat Manolis, William Moore and Nathalie Worthington. These works encompass a variety of media including acrylic and oil paintings, metal, stone sculpture, encaustic wax, jewelry, and others that defy categorization.
In addition to original artwork, prints, note cards, plates, and other items will be available for sale – friendly for any budget!
Wind your way through beautiful hardwood forest to Pittsboro’s most hidden surprise – 123 Art Studios – for the spring installment of this semi-annual art show. Meet the artists, enjoy a bit of inspiration, refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere. For more information about the event, the artists, or for a sneak peek of their art, visit: www.123artstudios.com and www.emmaskurnick.com.
