Oil on canvas
Asheville Gallery of Art’s July show, “Colors of Summer,” will feature the work of Joyce Schlapkohl.
The exhibit will showcase summer flowers, the Carolina landscape, still life and African animals.
Schlapkohl describes her style as, “Painterly realism, with an emphasis on the focal point using light and shadow and their interaction on a variety of subjects.”
Primarily known for her work in oil, the artist started as a watercolor artist, and taught in that medium. Her permanent move to NC changed the way she worked.
“The landscape seemed to call for the texture of oil. I found such freedom with oils and love the buttery feel of applying each stroke. Oils are versatile and forgiving and the texture can vary from thin to impasto using a palette knife,” Schlapkohl said.
oil on canvas
The artist says of her work, “I’m inspired by our beautiful nature and objects that I find aesthetically beautiful. My paintings are to be uplifting and a pleasure for the viewer to enjoy. It is my hope that my talent and acquired skill will provide the viewer an emotional attachment to my painting.”
Schlapkohl is a signature member of the NC Watercolor Society and is showing at Asheville Gallery of Art, Seven Sister’s Gallery in Black Mountain, Twigs and Leaves in Waynesville, and The Cindy Saadeh Gallery of Fine Art in Kingsport, Tennessee.
“Colors of Summer” runs through July 31. The public is cordially invited to a reception on Friday, July 1, 5-8pm. Schlapkohl’s and 31 other gallery members’ work will be on display and for sale through the month during regular hours: Monday – Saturday, 11-6pm and Sunday 1-4pm. The gallery is located at 82 Patton Avenue in Downtown Asheville, across from Pritchard Park.