Works by Everett Schmidt

Everett Schmidt is Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for the month of December.

Schmidt’s pastel studies strive to depict the essence of scenes from North Carolina, coastal Maine, New York City, and Europe. He agrees with the artist who said, “We are driven to capture what we know is fading and someday will be lost.”

The Western North Carolina artist paints with vivid colors, expressive style, and understated detail. He says, “My plein air paintings reflect not only the colors I actually see during outdoor studies, but the colors that I see in my mind’s eye. I hope to stir the viewer’s imagination and wonder at the beauty and spirit of a place.”

The Power of Place, works by Everett Schmidt. Opening reception, Friday, December 5, 2014, from 5-8 p.m. The exhibit runs from December 1 through December 31, 2014. The Asheville Gallery of Art is located at 16 College Street in downtown Asheville, across from Pritchard Park.

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
The gallery will be closed from 1:30 p.m. December 24, through December 25. For more information, call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com