Meet Civil War Artist John Paul Strain at Ashley's Art Gallery Saturday Dec. 11, 2010

Meet the premier American Civil War artist John Paul Strain. Spend 10 to 20 minutes with the artist as he enhances your canvas that you purchase from Ashley's between now and the show. Only a limited number of spaces available.
Also John Paul Strain will be signing his new book "The Historical Art of John Paul Strain" ($50. and 180 pages of spectacular art)if purchased from Ashley's. Visit Ashley's web site at http://www.ashleysartshop.com/servlet/the-John-Paul-Strain-Art/Categories .

John Paul Strain embellishing one of his canvas prints at Ashley's Art Gallery
at his show back in 2009. Meet him this year on Saturday December 11, 2010.
The time of the artist reception will probably be 11:am to 4:pm.
Please call or check back later for the exact time.

Scenes from the Ashley's Art Gallery Luke Buck Show with Jo Gore and the Alternatives

Meet Nationally Renowned Artist Luke Buck with Live Music by Jo Gore and the Alternative

Join us for an Art Show and Sale featuring the art of Luke Buck Saturday October 2 from 2:pm to 6:pm here at Ashley's Art Gallery, Fuquay-Varina, NC. Luke Buck is famous for his paintings of Vanishing Rural America. His portrayal of the local Raleigh landmark Yates Mill Pond will be on display in both the original painting and giclee canvas prints. Luke, an Indiana native, will bring betwen 40 and 45 original paintings ranging in prices from $850. to $12,000. See more of Luke's art at our web site http://www.ashleyartgallery.com/s-59-buck-luke.aspx.

Special morning appearance by Luke Buck! If you can not make the afternoon event, stop by Ashley's between 10:30am and 11:30am to meet Luke and to see his artwork.

Also we will have live Jazz and Blues background music from 3 members of Jo Gore and the Alternative, 2:pm to 5:pm. Listen to some of their music at their web site: Jo Gore and the Alternative .

Musician / SingerJo Gore

Pat Kinkade Visits Ashley's

Thomas Kinkade's brother Patrick visited Ashley's art Gallery on August 7, 2010. He highlighted Thomas Kinkade canvases, told some funny stories, plus brought some rare Thomas Kinkade original paintings and drawings.

Pat Kinkade with collectors

Patrick is a great artists and story teller. He is a perfect ambassador for the Thomas Kinkade Company.

Pat is Chairman of the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Anthropology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He focuses on White-Collar Crime and Organized Crime.